Job summary
At present, University Hospitals of North Midlands is unable to offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 to Band 4 roles, as these positions do not meet the minimum salary and skill thresholds required under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations.
The cardiothoracic surgical team at the Royal Stoke provide coronary artery bypass grafting, heart valve surgery, aortic surgery, and lung surgery. We also receive patients with chest trauma as part of the regional Trauma Centre status of UHNM.
Cardiothoracic Surgery Ward is 32 bedded with 8 level 1 bed and 3 pre op trolley areas providing pre and post elective and emergency cardiothoracic surgical patients and thoracic chest trauma patients. It is a busy, fast-paced clinical environment with daily turn over of patients. We are looking to recruit a dedicated and enthusiastic support worker to join our team and advance their skills as a Band 2.
Main duties of the job
As a Clinical Support Worker you will be working under the supervision of a registered nurse. You will be able to perform the jobs which are outlined in UHNM job description for Band 2 Clinical Support Worker. You will also be able to perform, setting up chest drain trolley, catheterisation trolley, Negative Pressure Wound therapy trolley.
You will also work with Senior Clinical Clinical Support worker within the team.
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
16 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,465 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
Job locations
Royal Stoke
Hilton road
Stoke-on-Trent
ST4 6QG
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
For more details on the post, please contact Senior Sister Lily Than.
As a Clinical Support Worker, you will also be able to link in with Care Coach team for training.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
For more details on the post, please contact Senior Sister Lily Than.
As a Clinical Support Worker, you will also be able to link in with Care Coach team for training.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Evidence of good numeracy and literacy
* Minimum 6 months care experience
Desirable
* Care Certificate (This is mandatory to undertake in the first 12 weeks of employment commencing)
* oAbility to cover a variety of shifts over 7 days a week including weekends and bank holidays
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Evidence of good numeracy and literacy
* Minimum 6 months care experience
Desirable
* Care Certificate (This is mandatory to undertake in the first 12 weeks of employment commencing)
* 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
Royal Stoke
Hilton road
Stoke-on-Trent
ST4 6QG
Employer's website
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Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
Royal Stoke
Hilton road
Stoke-on-Trent
ST4 6QG
Employer's website
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