About this role
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.
In relation to Band 3 Senior Clinical Support Worker roles, we are currently able to recruit successfully from the domestic labour market and have a sufficient pool of suitably qualified and appointable candidates. As a result, visa sponsorship is not available for this role at this time. This position is kept under regular review and may change in the future should labour market conditions or service requirements alter.
Employers should note that visa applications are assessed against the Immigration Rules in force at the time of application. There is no guarantee that roles meeting current eligibility or salary thresholds will continue to do so in future.
Important information for applicants: To ensure clarity of accountability, scope of practice and professional responsibilities, the Trust does not appoint individuals holding active NMC or HCPC registration into Band 2 Clinical/AHP Support Worker or Band 3 Senior Clinical/AHP Support Worker roles. Registered nurses and Allied Health Professionals interested in joining UHNM are encouraged to explore our registered professional opportunities, which are advertised regularly across the Trust.
Main duties of the job
Please see the below before applying for this vacancy:
Please apply for EITHER Royal Stoke or County, duplicate applications will be withdrawn. To be eligible for this role you MUST be able to provide evidence of Maths and English GCSE (Grade 2-3, D-F) or Functional Skills Level 1. If you studied your Maths and English qualifications overseas, you MUST provide a valid ECCTIS report alongside copies of your original certificate. Due to the pressures of this role we are unable to wait for your to request an ECCTIS report if you are successful in the role. Therefore if you do not have one already we ask that you withdraw your application. We are unable to accept higher qualifications such as Masters or Bachelors degrees studied in or outside of the UK for this requirement Alongside the above qualification requirements you MUST have one year's care experience on a professional contract. Volunteer work or being a carer for a family member/friend will not be considered.
We are unable to appoint individuals holding active NMC or HCPC registration.
We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role as the position.
If you hold a 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 reason. If you are attending an interview slot, you will be required to sit the UHNM Maths & English test (Total of 6 questions) and need to gain 6/6 to proceed to the formal one to one interview.
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.
Job description Job responsibilities
Are you compassionate, reliable, motivated & ready for a challenge?
If so, we are looking to recruit motivated & enthusiastic Senior Clinical Support Workers 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Numeracy/Literacy skills to Level 1 (GCSE 2-3, D-F or equivalent). We do accept the following in replacement of Level 1 English qualification ONLY if they meet the following grades and results were issued within the last 2 years. Accepted Grades for English replacement: IELTS (6 overall grade), OET (C overall), CEFR (B2/C1/C2).
Desirable
Care Certificate or must complete within 12 weeks of commencing employment NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Care/equivalent qualification or willingness to complete if successful
Experience Essential
12 months contractual care experience
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 County Hospital
Weston Road
Stafford
ST16 3SA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)