Clinical Support Worker - NICU

Thank you for your interest in this role, we would be delighted to welcome you to Sherwood Forest Hospitals.

Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here and know that happy colleagues deliver better care.

Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients, we also care for you.

At Sherwood Forest Hospitals, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. As such, we particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, or Disabled. We believe that a diverse team better represents the communities we serve and brings a wealth of perspectives and experiences to our work.

Are you caring, compassionate and passionate about making a difference to the lives of newborn babies and their families? Join our dedicated Neonatal Unit at King's Mill Hospital, where you will play an important role in supporting the delivery of safe, high-quality and family-centred care to newborn and premature babies.

We are looking for someone with a caring and empathetic approach, excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team. A willingness to learn, develop new skills and provide respectful, individualised care is essential. You should understand the importance of supporting not only our tiniest patients but also their families, offering kindness, reassurance and compassion throughout their experience.

This is a rewarding opportunity to become part of a dedicated team committed to giving every baby the best possible start in life. You will have the opportunity to develop your knowledge and experience while contributing to a supportive environment where patient safety, dignity and family involvement are at the heart of everything we do.

To understand the role in more detail, please read the attached job description and person specification document

Thank you for your interest in this role.

Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here, and we are the Health Service Journal’s Trust of the Year in 2020.

The Care Quality Commission rated King’s Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall, we are rated Outstanding for care.

SFH has been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands.

Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients; we also care for you.

Our culture of learning, compassion and taking a person-centred approach are at the roots of our organisation. We would love you to join us.

To understand the role in more detail, please read the attached job description and person specification document

• Must understand basic requirements for personalised and individualised care.
• Recognition of a person’s right for privacy and dignity.
• Awareness of Safeguarding issues.

• GCSE Maths and English or equivalent.
• Care Certificate
• Apprenticeship Level 3 in Care or equivalent vocational experience

• Ability to attend 3 day clinical induction
• Committed to attending further training and development as identified

• Able to demonstrate clear and robust verbal and written English communication skills
• Experience of…