Clinical / Integrated Support Worker Higher Level (Richmond Community)
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Part-time
- Hours / week
- 27
- Posted
- 22/09/2026
- Closes
- 28/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
NHS Trusts cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for part-time, bank, locum, zero-hours, job-share or short fixed-term (under 12 months) contracts under current Home Office rules. This applies even when the wider Trust holds a Skilled Worker licence.
Role summary
This role is for an experienced and enthusiastic Clinical Support Worker (Higher Level) to join the Richmond Community Nursing Team. The successful candidate will support the team, working 27 hours per week, with core service hours typically between 08:00 and 18:00, potentially extending to 20:00. The position requires working independently and as part of a team, promoting patient dignity, privacy, and respect. A vehicle for work purposes is essential.
Essential criteria
- Numeracy and Literacy Level 2 or Maths & English (English Language or English Literature) GCSE A-C/4-9 or ? Maths & English O Level/GCE A-C or ? Maths & English CSE Grade 1 or ? NARIC/ENIC which compares the qualification to UK GCSE (https://www.enic-naric.net/)
- Care Certificate (if you don't hold this certificate, you would be expected to complete this during your first 6 months of employment)
- Level 3 vocational qualification or short courses and completion of competency workbook equivalent to Level 3 in a range of patient and clinical care duties and/or ? Equivalent knowledge and experience in a range of clinical care duties equivalent to Level 3. - Theoretical knowledge - Experience of a range of care and related procedures - clinical observations - knowledge of relevant legislation
- Completion (at the point of start date or within the probationary period) of the WASP competencies and Trust face to face training session related to insulin administration, and/or oral medication administration, following the Trust approved standard operating procedure and policy.
- Experience of working in health or social care.
- Experience of undertaking and recording clinical observations and escalation of changes or findings.
- Knowledge & Skills
- Understanding of the importance of robust, accurate, clear, timely documentation.
- Analytical and judgement skills to make decisions based on patient / service user interactions and observations and metrics.
- Basic IT skills to use electronic patient records and other Trust systems.
- Knowledge of Safeguarding.
- Awareness of GDPR and the need for confidentiality
- Insight into behaviours and skills of a carer and the need for effective teamwork.
- Attention to detail.
- Working knowledge of legislation underpinning care provision.
- Qualifications & Training
- Numeracy and Literacy Level 2 or Maths & English (English Language or English Literature) GCSE A-C/4-9 or ? Maths & English O Level/GCE A-C or ? Maths & English CSE Grade 1 or ? NARIC/ENIC which compares the qualification to UK GCSE (https://www.enic-naric.net/)
- Care Certificate (if you don't hold this certificate, you would be expected to complete this during your first 6 months of employment)
- Level 3 vocational qualification or short courses and completion of competency workbook equivalent to Level 3 in a range of patient and clinical care duties and/or ? Equivalent knowledge and experience in a range of clinical care duties equivalent to Level 3. - Theoretical knowledge - Experience of a range of care and related procedures - clinical observations - knowledge of relevant legislation
- Completion (at the point of start date or within the probationary period) of the WASP competencies and Trust face to face training session related to insulin administration, and/or oral medication administration, following the Trust approved standard operating procedure and policy.
- Experience of working in health or social care.
- Experience of undertaking and recording clinical observations and escalation of changes or findings.
- Knowledge & Skills
- Understanding of the importance of robust, accurate, clear, timely documentation.
- Analytical and judgement skills to make decisions based on patient / service user interactions and observations and metrics.
- Basic IT skills to use electronic patient records and other Trust systems.
- Knowledge of Safeguarding.
- Awareness of GDPR and the need for confidentiality
- Insight into behaviours and skills of a carer and the need for effective teamwork.
- Attention to detail.
- Working knowledge of legislation underpinning care provision.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.
This advert: £25,760 – £27,476 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 1d ago · Closes in 6d
Plenty of time to prepare a strong application.
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South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Clinical / Integrated Support Worker Higher Level (Richmond Community)
The closing date is 28 September 2026
Job summary
27 hours per week
We are looking to recruit an experienced and enthusiastic Clinical Support Worker (Higher Level) to support the Richmond Community Nursing Team based at The Friary Hospital 9 Queens Rd, Richmond DL10 4AJ.
There is an expectation, at times to cover service need, the candidate may be asked to work to support another community nursing team within Hambleton & Richmondshire/MRC locality.
Currently our core service hours are between 0800 - 1800 Monday - Sunday however this is currently under review and potentially our future working hours will be between 0800 hours - 2000 hours.
Successful candidates will be experienced in working in a health care setting however community experience would be an advantage and candidates must have:
- Numeracy and Literacy Level 2
- Care certificate (willing to work towards if already holdsNVQ level 3)
- Level 3 vocational qualificationorShort courses and completion of competency workbookequivalent to Level 3 in a range of patient and clinical careduties and/or Equivalent knowledge and experience in arange of clinical care duties equivalent to Level 3;- Theoretical knowledge- Experience of a range of care and related procedures.- clinical observations- know
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