Job summary
- Main area
- Infectious Diseases
- Grade
- Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 36 hours per week
- Job ref
- 205-7927590
- Employer
- University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Stoke University Hospital
- Town
- Stoke on Trent
- Salary
- £25,272 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 28/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Clinical Support Worker
Band 2
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.
An opportunity has arisen to join the team on ward 117 as a band 2 nursing assistant. Ward 117 is a 14 bedded inpatient Infectious Diseases. It is a small friendly team that places a lot of importance on infection control precautions. As a band 2 Nursing Assistant you would work as an integral part of the ward team providing a high standard of care for inpatients with a variety of infection related medical conditions.
Main duties of the job
Please see the attached job description and personal specification for full details of the main duties of the role which include supporting patients with personal care, nutritional support, pressure area care, monitoring safety, use of PPE and Infection prevention precautions.
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 the attached job description and personal specification for full details of the main duties of the role which include supporting patients with personal care, nutritional support, pressure area care, monitoring safety, use of PPE and Infection prevention precautions.
Person specification
essential
Essential criteria
- Evidence of good numeracy and literacy
- Minimum 6 months care experience
Desirable criteria
- Care Certificate (This is mandatory to undertake in the first 12 weeks of employment commencing)
- Ability to cover a variety of shifts over 7 days a week including weekends and bank holidays
Essential
Essential criteria
- Effective communication skills
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience in a care setting
Essential
Essential criteria
- Ability to work as part of a team
Desirable criteria
- Infection prevention knowledge
Essential
Essential criteria
- Ability to use initiative
Desirable criteria
- Experience in a hospital setting
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Rebecca Wilson
- Job title
- Senior Sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01782672900
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