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Job summary

Main area
Paediatrics
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Long days and Nights. Weekends and bank holidays.)
Job ref
205-7875833
Employer
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Staffordshire Children's Hospital @Royal Stoke
Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Salary
£24,937 - £26,598 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
09/04/2026 23:59

Employer heading

NHS

Senior Clinical Support Worker

Band 3

Job overview

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.

Do you have a passion for working with children and are looking for a new challenge?

 

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Staffordshire Children's Hospital at Royal Stoke University Hospital, (SCH@RSUH) for Senior Care Support Workers.

 

SCH@RSUH sits within the University Hospital of the North Midlands NHS Trust which serves the population of Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire and beyond providing both local and tertiary services.

 

We are looking for a compassionate, motivated, and patient‑centred Senior Care Support Workers to join our team at SCH@RSUH. You will play a vital role in supporting children, young people, and their families throughout their healthcare journey, ensuring high‑quality, safe, and holistic care.

Main duties of the job

Working under the supervision of registered nurses and other clinicians, you will help deliver hands‑on care, provide emotional reassurance, and contribute to creating a positive experience in our paediatric services.

 

Working in children's services means you’re not just providing care; you’re offering reassurance, building trust, and helping families feel safe in moments that can feel overwhelming. You’ll be part of a team where kindness, teamwork, and compassion are at the heart of everything we do.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Personal Specification or contact Paula Blurton , Senior Sister on the contact information provided. 

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • 12 months experience in a professional contract as a Healthcare Assistant or equivalent
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of professional development activity undertaken in relevant areas.
  • Ability to motivate and support others
  • Able to use own initiative.

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Educated to GSCE level 4/C or Level 2 equivalent, including Maths and English (ECCTIS is required for overseas qualifications)
  • Hold a full Care Certificate or NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (NVQ MUST be from an accredited awarding body)

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Paula Blurton
Job title
Senior Sister
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01782 675121
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