Clinical Support Worker - Ward 31

Transformation Unit; Sutton-in-Ashfield; Hybrid; GBP 26.000 - 27.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Clinical Support Worker for Ward 31. You will support Registered Nurses to deliver compassionate, personalised care for patients with cerebrovascular needs in a busy ward setting.

Join a supportive NHS team; part-time hours (30 per week) include long days and nights across 7 days, with Bank Holidays. Applicants should have strong English communication and a caring, team-focused approach.

Qualifikationen

• Clear and robust verbal and written English communication.
• Experience of working as part of a team.
• Previous care work experience.
• Previous experience in a hospital setting.

Aufgaben

• Support Registered Nurses to provide personalised patient care.
• Assist patients with daily activities such as personal care, feeding and hydration.
• Monitor vital observations and ensure patient comfort, dignity and safety.
• Help maintain ward organisation and contribute to a caring environment.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Teamwork

Care experience

Ausbildung

GCSE Maths and English

Care Certificate

Apprenticeship Level 3 in Care

Jobbeschreibung

Main area Surgery Grade NHS AfC: Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 30 hours per week (Long days and nights over 7 days, including Bank Holidays) Job ref 214-SRG-8235711

Employer Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site King's Mill Hospital Town Sutton-In-Ashfield Salary £25,760 - £27,476 pro rata per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 15/11/2026 23:59

Clinical Support Worker - Ward 31

NHS AfC: Band 3

Thank you for your interest in this role, we would be delighted to welcome you to Sherwood Forest Hospitals.

Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here and know that happy colleagues deliver better care.

Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients, we also care for you.

At Sherwood Forest Hospitals, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. As such, we particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, or Disabled. We believe that a diverse team better represents the communities we serve and brings a wealth of perspectives and experiences to our work.

Job overview

Join a dedicated team delivering compassionate, high-quality care to patients in a busy and rewarding ward environment. As a Clinical Support Worker on Ward 31, you will play a vital role in supporting Registered Nurses to provide personalised care for patients, particularly those with cerebrovascular conditions.

In this hands-on role, you will assist patients with daily activities such as personal care, feeding, hydration, and monitoring vital observations, helping ensure their comfort, dignity, and safety throughout their hospital stay. You’ll also support clinical tasks, maintain ward organisation, and contribute to a positive, caring environment for patients and their families.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about healthcare who enjoys working as part of a multidisciplinary team, thrives in a fast-paced setting, and is committed to making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives every day.

Main duties of the job

To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

Working for our organisation

We are an award-winning NHS Foundation Trust working alongside health and social care colleagues across the county to provide acute and community healthcare services to more than 420,000 people across Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark and Sherwood, and parts of Derbyshire and Lincolnshire.

We put the patient at the heart of everything that we do and it is our aim to make sure that every patient is treated as we would want a member of our own family to be treated. At the same time, we expect our staff to be caring, kind and courteous to each other and to look out for each other. We believe that we are truly a clinically-led organisation.

We are proud that our Trust colleagues have voted us the best acute Trust to work for in the East Midlands for seven years running in the National NHS Staff Survey, while the Care Quality Commission has rated our Trust as 'outstanding' for care and our King's Mill Hospital as the only 'outstanding' NHS-run hospital in the East Midlands.

Not all of our roles are eligible for visa sponsorship. To find out which roles are eligible, please refer to the shortage occupation list found here:

Home Office guidance has changed as of 9th April. Anyone that requires switching visa type may not be eligible for sponsorship even if the role is on the shortage occupation list.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

Person specification

Contractual Requirements

• Flexible approach
• Able to work flexibly on a varied shift pattern according to the roster including nights and weekends

Experience

• Able to demonstrate clear and robust verbal and written English communication skills
• Experience of working as a team
• Previous care work experience
• Previous experience in a hospital setting

Further Training

• Ability to attend 3 day clinical induction
• Committed to attending further training and development as identified

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English or equivalent
• Care Certificate
• Apprenticeship Level 3 in Care or equivalent vocational experience

Knowledge Requirements

• Must understand basic requirements for personalised and individualised care.
• Recognition of a person’s right for privacy and dignity.
• Awareness of Safeguarding issues

Not all of our roles are eligible for visa sponsorship. To find out which roles are eligible, please refer to the shortage occupation list found here:

Home Office guidance has changed. Anyone that requires switching visa type may not be eligible for sponsorship even if the role is on the shortage occupation list.

We as a Trust support the use of AI and other tools to support your application. However, all personal statements and behavioural examples must be truthful and factually accurate. Your application should reflect your own personal/professional experiences and qualifications to ensure authenticity and credibility.

For the avoidance of doubt, plagiarism includes presenting the ideas or experiences of others or content generated by artificial intelligence as your own. We review all applications carefully to ensure that the information provided in your supporting statement aligns with your qualifications, work history and the duties undertaken within those roles. Your experience will also be explored further during the interview process.

If you would like this information in an alternative format or in a different language please contact us on 01623 622515 ext 3271.

Please note that we no longer accept handwritten/paper applicationsand that the email address given on your application will be used for all correspondence regarding this post.
We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications have been received. Priority for vacancies at the Trust will be given to existing employees of Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust whose roles are currently at risk of redundancy due to organisational change. If a high number of applications are received, a longlisting exercise will be conducted prior to shortlisting.

Only applications received on or before the closing date will be considered for short listing. This is to ensure that the Trust meets its commitment to Equality of Opportunity.