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. 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 - Surgery- Theatres We require enthusiastic and flexible Clinical Support Workers to join our Theatre team at County Hospital site of the University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust. Here we specialise in Orthopaedic, General surgery, Upper GI, Urology, Gynaecology, Plastics, Bariatric, ENT and more specialities. We also have two ambulatory units which are the latest addition to our portfolio. You will need to be a team player with good communication skills and an ability to adapt to new situations with a strong focus on providing excellent quality patient care within the Theatre environment. Are you compassionate, reliable, motivated & ready for a challenge?If so, we are looking to recruit motivated & enthusiastic CSWs to join our dynamic & friendly teams & provide safe & supportive care to patients, relatives & their loved ones. In this post you would be responsible for providing fundamental elements of patient care as directed by the qualified nursing/midwifery team to ensure our patients receive the highest standard of dignified & respectful care, in accordance with their care plans. We are looking for people who are compassionate & feel passionately about providing a level of care they would wish for their family & friends. Collect patients from wards for theatres Assist with transferring patient from bed and trolleys onto operating table. The patients’ dignity is maintained at all times. The patient is offered appropriate support and reassurance during the transfer or move, in a manner sensitive to there needs and concerns. Participate in the surgical safety checklist Complete circulating duties including pre, peri and post operative swab needle and instruments counts Ensures all equipment is maintained and kept clean, stocked up and ready for use, ensuring lean methodology and stock rotation is completed. Cleans and tidies the environment. Prepare equipment for medical and nursing staff for procedures Demonstrates safe working practices in the use of equipment in the clinical area completion of mandatory training. 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. Important information Please note the University Hospitals of North Midlands (NHS) Trust, do not pay travel expenses for candidates. Teams interviews will not be undertaken for this post For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Julie Lehman Job title: Senior Sister / Theatre Manager Email address: julie.lehman@uhnm.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01785886202 sue.allen4@uhnm.nhs.uk PA to Band 7's