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Band 3
Part-time

Senior Clinical Support Worker

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS TrustRoyal Stoke Hospital, Newcastle Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 6QG, United Kingdom£25,760 - £27,476Closes 17/09/2026

At a glance

Band
Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Pattern
Part-time
Posted
03/09/2026
Closes
17/09/2026

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.

As a result, visa sponsorship is not available for this role at this time.
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Role summary

The Senior Clinical Support Worker assists and supports Registered Nurses and the multi-disciplinary team to provide safe, holistic, person-centred care. This role involves actively contributing to the health and wellbeing of patients and staff, communicating effectively with sensitivity and compassion. They work independently within their sphere of nursing under the supervision of a registered nurse, undertaking delegated tasks for which they are trained and assessed as competent. Flexibility to work variable shifts over 7 days a week is required.

Essential criteria

  • 12 months experience in a professional contract as a Healthcare Assistant or equivalent
  • 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).
  • 12 months experience in a professional contract as a Healthcare Assistant or equivalent
  • 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).

Useful to know

Band 3 pay context

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.

Application window

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University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Senior Clinical Support Worker

The closing date is 17 September 2026

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 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.

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

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