Senior Clinical Support Worker

NHS; Stafford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is looking for a Band 3 Senior Clinical Support Worker to assist registered nurses and support a multidisciplinary team in delivering patient care. This role involves undertaking clinical tasks, ensuring patient safety, and contributing to the well-being of patients. Candidates should possess a Care Certificate and have prior experience in a care setting, showcasing effective communication and flexibility.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months care experience required.
• Hold a Care Certificate.
• Ability to work variable shifts over 7 days.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support the Registered Nurse in providing patient care.
• Take clinical observations and assist in procedures as needed.
• Report patient conditions accurately and in a timely manner.

Skills

Communication

Compassion

Flexibility

Education

GCSE level or Level 2 equivalent including Maths and English

Care Certificate

Job description

Job summary

University Hospitals of North Midlands is currently unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 and Band 3 roles. This is in accordance with UKVI guidelines and legislation, as these roles do not meet the skill nor salary threshold for sponsorship.The primary role of a Band 3 Senior Clinical Support Worker is to assist, support and work in collaboration with the Registered Nurse and the wider multidisciplinary team; in order to provide a safe and holistic approach to person-centred care.

The Band 3 Senior Clinical Support Worker should actively contribute to the health and well-being of patients, staff and service users and be able to communicate effectively with sensitivity and compassion. They should be able to work independently within their sphere of nursing while under the supervision of registered nurses. Band 3 Senior Clinical Support Workers should demonstrate a level of skill and understanding which enables them to undertake specific skills and tasks delegated by the registered nurse and in accordance with relevant procedures, guidelines and policies at UHNM. They will be required to undertake both routine and specially identified tasks for which they have been trained and assessed as competent.

Key to this role is flexibility with the requirement for staff to work variable shifts over 7 days a week on a week by week basis within agreed limits.in accordance with relevant procedures, guidelines and

Main duties of the job

o Taking Clinical Observations and Recording on Vitals/Papero Venepunctureo Glucose Monitoringo Pregnancy Testingo Urine Analysis (Strip)o Taking Faecal Sampleso Carry out 12 lead ECGo Observing patients for signs of agitation or distress (Clinical holding/Restraint)o Wound Observationo Simple Wound Dressingo Removal of Peripheral Cannulao Take Swabs (e.g. MRSA)o Support and Assist New Staff- Buddy System/Care Certificate Supervisor (Training available via ESR)

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Details Date posted

05 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

205-7244653

Job locations

County

County Hospital

Stafford

ST16 3SA

Job description Job responsibilities

The post holder will be required to undertake as appropriate any training packages relevant to the healthcare setting and do on-going training as determined by the Trust and/or by their line manager.

For all new Health Care staff, it is mandatory that they complete the Care Certificate within 12 weeks off issuance.

All new health care staff are required to complete both Corporate and Care Coach Induction within their first week of employment.

The post holder will work towards completion of a vocational qualification in care as agreed in their PDR.

Have a duty to respond and report patients condition in a timely manner. This will include judgements involving facts.

Hold basic keyboard skills

Dexterity to undertake nursing care procedures as appropriate

Under direct or non-direct supervision of a Registered Nurse as deemed appropriate and will assist with all aspects of essential patient care.

Provision of personal care to patients.

Respects patient privacy and dignity at all times.

Prepares equipment/s for medical and nursing staff to use during procedures.

Assist medical and nursing staff with procedures as required.

Act as a chaperone, supporting patients undergoing examinations or procedures.

Escort patients to other areas of the Trust as directed by the Registered Nurse.

Follows policies and may participate in discussion on proposed changes to procedures.

Demonstrates safe working practices in the use of equipment in the clinical area completion of mandatory training.

Engages with individual training programs and local protocols, checks and cleans equipment/s.

Under the direction and supervision of the sister / Charge nurse order stocks and supplies and ensure they are stored appropriately.

Demonstrates their own duties to new starters and bank / agency staff.

Adheres to Trust Standards of Dress policy.

Completion of relevant patient documentation under direct or non-direct supervision of a Registered Nurse as deemed appropriate.

Job description Job responsibilities

The post holder will be required to undertake as appropriate any training packages relevant to the healthcare setting and do on-going training as determined by the Trust and/or by their line manager.

For all new Health Care staff, it is mandatory that they complete the Care Certificate within 12 weeks off issuance.

All new health care staff are required to complete both Corporate and Care Coach Induction within their first week of employment.

The post holder will work towards completion of a vocational qualification in care as agreed in their PDR.

Have a duty to respond and report patients condition in a timely manner. This will include judgements involving facts.

Hold basic keyboard skills

Dexterity to undertake nursing care procedures as appropriate

Under direct or non-direct supervision of a Registered Nurse as deemed appropriate and will assist with all aspects of essential patient care.

Provision of personal care to patients.

Respects patient privacy and dignity at all times.

Prepares equipment/s for medical and nursing staff to use during procedures.

Assist medical and nursing staff with procedures as required.

Act as a chaperone, supporting patients undergoing examinations or procedures.

Escort patients to other areas of the Trust as directed by the Registered Nurse.

Follows policies and may participate in discussion on proposed changes to procedures.

Demonstrates safe working practices in the use of equipment in the clinical area completion of mandatory training.

Engages with individual training programs and local protocols, checks and cleans equipment/s.

Under the direction and supervision of the sister / Charge nurse order stocks and supplies and ensure they are stored appropriately.

Demonstrates their own duties to new starters and bank / agency staff.

Adheres to Trust Standards of Dress policy.

Completion of relevant patient documentation under direct or non-direct supervision of a Registered Nurse as deemed appropriate.

Person Specification essential Essential

• oEducated to GSCE level or Level 2 equivalent, including Maths and English old a Care Certificate oMinimum of 12 months care experience
• oHold a Care Certificate o
• oMinimum of 12 months care experience

personal Desirable

• oAbility to cover a variety of shifts over 7 days a week including weekends and bank holidays

Person Specification essential Essential

• oEducated to GSCE level or Level 2 equivalent, including Maths and English old a Care Certificate oMinimum of 12 months care experience
• oHold a Care Certificate o
• oMinimum of 12 months care experience

personal Desirable

• oAbility to cover a variety of shifts over 7 days a week including weekends and bank holidays

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

County

County Hospital

Stafford

ST16 3SA

Employer's website

https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

County

County Hospital

Stafford

ST16 3SA

Employer's website

https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)