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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

NHS

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

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Positive about disabled peopleAge positiveArmed Forces Covenant Gold Award

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
Rebecca Wilson
Job title
Senior Sister
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01782672900
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