Bank HCA Student Nurse
The closing date is 30 October 2025
Job summary
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Main duties of the job
Are you a Student Nurse currently studying BSCNursing in the UK?
We are recruiting student nurses to work as Bank Healthcare Support Workers (HCSW) in order for them to gain valuable knowledge and experience whilst they are studying for their nursing degree. You will be working with and supporting qualified nursing staff to provide high standards of dignified care to all of our patients every day across all our sites.
You Must:
Be currently studying at university toward a degree in Adult Nursing in the UK.
Have completed at least one placement in an acute hospital setting (or previous HCSW experience in a hospital could be considered)
Be committed to delivering high standards of dignified patient care
Be highly motivated & able to demonstrate excellent communication skills
Be enthusiastic and passionate about providing the best possible care for clients
Please provide details of how you meet the above criteria, and make sure you provide your university tutor and at least one placement mentor as your referees (mandatory). Failure to provide this information may result in your application being rejected as the shortlisting stage.
In return, you will get the following benefits:
Flexibility to self-book shifts around your studies
Choice of available shifts
Hourly rates, with unsocial hours uplifts where applicable
Paid annual leave entitlement
Weekly pay
NHS Pension Scheme
Bank shifts are available across all UHD sites.
About us
UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.
If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
UHD has active networks including Women's, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.
AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process
Details
Date posted
16 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
153-TBS00155
Job locations
University Hospitals Dorset
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
BH7 7DW
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University Hospitals Dorset
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
BH7 7DW
Employer's website
Employer contact details
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