We are a 39 bedded Stroke Unit providing care for both hyper‑acute and acute stroke patients. Thrombolysis is an integral part of stroke care within the units and is available 24 hours over seven days a week.
Role Overview
We are looking for experienced Clinical Support Workers; hospital experience is desirable but not essential. A minimum of GCSE English and Maths grade C or 4 or functional skills in English/Maths, Care Certificate and/or NVQ2 in health and social care or equivalent. Your role will be to provide delegated clinical procedures such as insertion/removal of cannula, venepuncture, wound assessment and simple dressings, removal of urinary catheter. Training will be provided. Successful applicants will be required to complete an Induction course, which will include all the Trust statutory/my mandatory training to join our team inviting them to share their knowledge and experience with the ward. You will need to be well motivated and committed to high standards of patient care and personal professional development.
Responsibilities
* Provide delegated clinical procedures: insertion and removal of cannula, venepuncture, wound assessment and simple dressings, removal of urinary catheter.
* Work as part of a multidisciplinary team, using initiative and effective interpersonal and communication skills.
* Engage in mentorship and clinical supervision on the unit, supporting professional development.
Qualifications
* Minimum of GCSE English and Maths grade C or 4 or functional skills in English/Maths; Care Certificate and/or NVQ2 in health and social care or equivalent.
* Experience as a Clinical Support Worker (hospital experience desirable).
* Commitment to high standards of patient care and personal professional development.
Benefits
* Apprenticeships
* Educational support – courses to enhance clinical skills
* Career progression for all.
We expect all staff to share the trust’s values – being excellent, kind, responsible and respectful – and behave in a way that reflects these. Staff benefits include development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto‑enrolment to the temporary workforce service, access to onsite nurseries, staff restaurants and accommodation. All staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
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Please refer to the job description attached. If you have any questions about this position, please do not hesitate to contact us.
This advert closes on Tuesday 27 Jan 2026.
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