Job summary Please note, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this role due to the required Skill Level and salary threshold. Ward 230 are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join their busy work family. We specialise in Gastroenterology and Hepatology which is a fast paced, ever changing speciality that requires team members who are dedicated to providing high standards of care. Our patients conditions are very complex in nature and require individuals who are empathetic, caring and non judgemental. Main duties of the job Main duties of the role are to organise and provide a programme of appropriate social, person centred activities in order to build confidence, promote self-esteem and aid the rehabilitation process. To act as a link person between the ward area and voluntary community based agencies.Undertake assigned duties involving direct patient care under the supervision of the qualified nurse. To assist the staff to meet the physical, psychological and spiritual needs of the patient. Within this role, the aim would be to assist in health promotion activities to aid their recovery and psychological well-being. About us 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. Date posted 17 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 205-7055486 Job locations Ward 230 RSUH, Newcastle Road Newcastle under Lyme ST4 6QG Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description for a detailed overview of the responsibilities for this position. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description for a detailed overview of the responsibilities for this position. Person Specification Essential Essential Experience in a caring environment Desirable Experience in acute care Desirable Essential Willing to undertake further training Desirable NVQ Level Qualification Person Specification Essential Essential Experience in a caring environment Desirable Experience in acute care Desirable Essential Willing to undertake further training Desirable NVQ Level Qualification Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust Address Ward 230 RSUH, Newcastle Road Newcastle under Lyme ST4 6QG Employer's website https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)