Clinical Support Worker
Join a compassionate, dedicated team at Sherwood Forest Hospitals and play a vital role in delivering outstanding care to women attending our specialist Colposcopy and Hysteroscopy Outpatient Department. This is an exciting opportunity for a caring, motivated, and patient‑focused individual to support clinicians in providing high‑quality diagnostic and treatment services within our Women’s and Children’s Division. As a Clinical Support Worker, you will be at the heart of the patient journey – offering reassurance, dignity and compassionate care to women undergoing sensitive procedures and investigations.
Responsibilities
* Assist with clinical procedures, patient observations, specimen handling, equipment preparation.
* Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment.
* Contribute to the smooth and efficient running of clinics through stock management, patient coordination, and accurate documentation.
* Work closely with nurses, consultants, and multidisciplinary team.
Person Specification
Knowledge Requirements – Essential
* Must understand basic requirements for personalised and individualised care.
* Recognition of a person's right for privacy and dignity.
Knowledge Requirements – Desirable
* Awareness of safeguarding issues.
Qualifications – Essential
* GCSE Maths and English or equivalent.
* Care Certificate.
* Apprenticeship Level 3 in Care or equivalent vocational experience.
Further Training – Essential
* Ability to attend 3‑day clinical induction.
* Committed to attending further training and development as identified.
Experience – Essential
* Able to demonstrate clear and robust verbal and written English communication skills.
* Experience of working as a team.
* Previous care work experience.
* Previous face‑to‑face customer care experience.
Experience – Desirable
* Previous experience in a hospital setting.
Contractual Requirements – Essential
* Flexible approach.
* Able to work flexibly on a varied shift pattern according to the roster including nights and weekends.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
Contact
Department Lead: Jessica Dewberry
Email: jessica.dewberry@nhs.net
Phone: 01623622515
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