Job summary
University Hospitals of North Midlands is currently unable to provide sponsorship for this role. This is in accordance with UKVI guidelines and legislation, as these roles do not meet the skill nor salary threshold for sponsorship. If you hold a graduate visa, you are welcome to apply for this role; however it is important to note that UHNM will be unable to offer sponsorship at the end of your graduate visa. You must also have at least six months until your graduate visa expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.
Clinical Support Worker, Critical Care Unit, Pods 3-6
Job type: Permanent
Working pattern: 36 hours per week, full rotational post - part-time considered
Staff Group: Nursing/Midwifery
Specialty/Function: Critical Care Unit - Pods 3-6
As a Clinical Support Worker on Critical Care you will be required to provide support in the provision of care for critically ill patients.
Main duties of the job
Providing support to the nursing team who are caring for Level 3 and Level 2 patients and undertaking other appropriate duties as directed by the nurse in charge.
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 are 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 creates and encourages 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 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.
Job details
Date posted: 24 November 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 2
Salary: £24,465 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part‑time
Reference number: 205-7633375
Job locations: Royal Stoke University Hospital, Newcastle Road, Stoke on Trent, ST4 6QG
Job responsibilities
For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications (Essential)
* Evidence of good numeracy and literacy
* Functional Skills Level 1 Math & English
Qualifications (Desirable)
* Hold or be working towards a vocational qualification in a care environment such as NVQ Level 2 qualification
* Functional Skills level 2 or grade C/4 or above GCSE English and Maths
* Care Certificate
Experience (Essential)
* Prior experience in an acute care setting
Experience (Desirable)
* Experience in a Level 2 facility
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.
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.
Employer details
Employer name: University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address: Royal Stoke University Hospital, Newcastle Road, Stoke on Trent, ST4 6QG
Website: https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk
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