Clinical Support Worker(UK Visa Sponsorship)

Job Description

About the Role

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is inviting applications from enthusiastic, compassionate, and motivated Clinical Support Workers to join our teams across a variety of inpatient wards and clinical departments.

This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy hands-on patient care, thrive in a team environment, and want to make a genuine difference to people’s lives every day. Whether you are new to healthcare or already have relevant experience, you will be supported to grow your skills in a welcoming and professional environment.

Clinical Support Workers play a vital role in delivering safe, respectful, and high-quality care—working closely with nurses, doctors, and allied health professionals to support patients throughout their hospital journey.

What You’ll Be Doing

• As a Clinical Support Worker, your responsibilities will include a mix of clinical and non-clinical tasks, such as:
• Supporting patients with personal care, nutrition, hydration, and mobility
• Assisting with basic clinical observations (e.g. temperature, pulse, blood pressure)
• Helping to maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable ward environment
• Supporting nurses and clinicians with day-to-day patient care
• Contributing to ward administration and patient documentation
• Treating every patient with dignity, compassion, and respect
• You’ll be encouraged to develop your skills, take part in service improvement, and contribute positively to patient experience.

Recruitment Open Days

• Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a Recruitment Open Day at King’s Mill Hospital, where you’ll have the opportunity to:
• Meet members of the clinical teams
• Learn more about the role and working environment
• Ask questions and gain insight into career development opportunities

Open Day Dates:

• Monday 26 January 2026
• Friday 27 February 2026
• Eligibility and Pre-Employment Checks
• If shortlisted, you will be required to provide:
• Valid photo ID
• Evidence of your right to work in the UK
• Proof of any relevant qualifications or training

Please note:
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
If you are unable to demonstrate valid right to work documentation, your interview will not proceed.

UK right to work guidance:
https://www.gov.uk/check-job-applicant-right-to-work

About Sherwood Forest Hospitals

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an award-winning organisation providing acute and community healthcare services to over 420,000 people across Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark and Sherwood, as well as parts of Derbyshire and Lincolnshire.

We are proud to be:

• Rated “Outstanding” for Care by the Care Quality Commission
• Home to King’s Mill Hospital, the only NHS-run hospital in the East Midlands rated “Outstanding”
• Voted the best acute Trust to work for in the East Midlands for seven consecutive years in the NHS Staff Survey

Our Values and Culture

Patients are at the heart of everything we do. We believe care should be delivered as we would wish for our own families. We also place strong emphasis on kindness, teamwork, and looking after one another as colleagues.

We are proud to be a clinically led organisation that listens to its staff and supports their wellbeing and professional development.

Visa and Immigration Information

Not all NHS roles qualify for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants are strongly advised to review the current government guidance before applying.

Skilled Worker visa – eligible roles:
https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Healthcare roles on the shortage occupation list:
 https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-shortage-occupations

Please note that Home Office guidance changed on 9 April, and individuals needing to switch visa categories may not be eligible even if the role appears on the shortage occupation list.