Clinical Support Worker(UK Visa Sponsorship)

Job Description

About the Role

This position offers a meaningful opportunity to become part of a dedicated out-of-hours hospital team, where your contribution directly supports patient care during critical periods.

As a Clinical Support Worker, you’ll assist nursing staff and doctors by delivering timely, safe, and compassionate care to patients across inpatient wards. Working mainly outside standard hours, you’ll help ensure essential clinical tasks are completed efficiently, supporting the smooth operation of urgent and emergency services.

What You’ll Be Doing

In this role, your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Supporting nurses and clinicians in delivering high-quality patient care
  Responding to clinical task requests via internal hospital systems
  Assisting with routine patient observations and comfort needs
  Helping maintain a safe, clean, and organised clinical environment
  Communicating effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams
  Contributing to a responsive service that supports urgent care delivery

You’ll play an important part in ensuring patients receive consistent care, especially during evenings, nights, and weekends.

What We’re Looking For

Essential Requirements

• Basic qualifications in Maths and English (GCSE or equivalent)
  Care Certificate or Level 3 Care qualification (or equivalent experience)
  Previous experience in  care or customer-facing role
  Strong communication skills (spoken and written English)
  Ability to work well within a team environment
  Flexible approach to shift patterns, including nights and weekends

Desirable Skills

• Experience working in a hospital or healthcare setting
  Awareness of safeguarding and patient safety principles

Training & Development

• You’ll receive structured induction training, including a 3-day clinical induction, along with ongoing development opportunities to build your clinical and professional skills.

Working Environment

At Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, staff wellbeing is a priority. You’ll be joining a supportive, inclusive workplace that values teamwork, respect, and continuous improvement. The Trust is recognised for high staff satisfaction and outstanding patient care standards.

• Not all roles qualify for visa sponsorship. 
• Review eligible healthcare roles under the shortage occupation list
  Guidance on working legally in the UK
• Criminal record (DBS) requirements
• Safeguarding responsibilities in healthcare roles

Additional Notes

• This role may require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
  Flexibility to work across different hospital sites may be needed
  Applications may close early if a high number is received
  All applications must reflect your own experience and knowledge

Why Apply?

If you are compassionate, reliable, and ready to support patients during some of their most vulnerable moments, this role offers a rewarding pathway into NHS clinical care with real opportunities for growth.