Bank Clinical Healthcare Support Worker - Band 3

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Staffing Solutions provide motivated, reliable staff to cover temporary vacancies, shortfalls or increased workload at the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust (RUH).

We are looking for EXPERIENCED Clinical Healthcare Support Worker to join our Bank

Bank-Flexible working

As a Bank worker, you can book shifts just a few hours in advance and up to six weeks ahead. While there is no guarantee of work, there are plenty of opportunities with us. RUH is an acute hospital and our Bank staff are in-demand across most wards. We have regular and occasional work to suit your needs and can offer flexible working patterns so you can work around other commitments.

These shifts include:

Early shifts: 0700 -1300 or 0730-1330

Late shifts: 1400-2000

Long days: 0700-1930 or 0730-2000

Night shifts: 1900-0730 or 1930-0800

(we also have 9-5 and twilight shifts available depending on need)

(shift times depends on the ward you are working on).

Main duties of the job

We need staff that are:

  • Able to provide patient centred care
  • self-directed
  • self-motivated
  • able to use their initiative
  • able to fit in to any ward and team
  • organised
  • flexible
  • adaptable
  • friendly
  • aware of the demands of working in an acute hospital and able to meet the challenges of working on the bank

Benefits

  • NHS benefits including pension and 12.07% holiday pay.
  • NHS Discounts in various retails stores, restaurants and online
  • Flexible working patterns to meet your needs.
  • Competitive rates of pay- WEEKLY PAY!
  • Unsociable hours pay.
  • Training and updates (we'll pay for all mandatory training).
  • Support from the Bank Nurse Development Facilitator/ Pool Staff.
  • Paid Orientation shifts.
  • Online shift-booking.
  • A passport system for mandatory training, meaning we accept updates from other NHS providers who are registered with the Core Skills framework including the Care Certificate.
  • The chance to experience other departments.
  • Access to all training equal to permanent staff.
  • Support with the Care Certificate.
  • Regular extra work or occasional shifts to fit around other commitments.

Rate of pay for Clinical Healthcare Support Worker working on the Bank

  • Annual Salary:£23,177
  • Basic: £11.85
  • Plus Annual Leave:£13.28
  • Unsocial/ Saturday/Night: £17.93
  • Sunday/Bank Holiday: £22.45

About us

At the RUH we're proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.

Date posted

29 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,336 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

427-5611741

Job locations

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role.

Person Specification

Evidence of working with people

Essential

  • Experience as a Health Care Assistant or other caring role.
  • Understands and is committed to a caring approach to patients & relatives.
  • Able to demonstrate genuine interest in caring for people.
  • Experience of working with in a team.
  • Understands the need for strict confidentiality.

Desirable

  • Experience of caring for people in hospital or other care settings.

Qualifications and training

Essential

  • Able to demonstrate literacy and numeracy skills.

Desirable

  • Completed Care Certificate
  • IT training/qualification
Person Specification

Evidence of working with people

Essential

  • Experience as a Health Care Assistant or other caring role.
  • Understands and is committed to a caring approach to patients & relatives.
  • Able to demonstrate genuine interest in caring for people.
  • Experience of working with in a team.
  • Understands the need for strict confidentiality.

Desirable

  • Experience of caring for people in hospital or other care settings.

Qualifications and training

Essential

  • Able to demonstrate literacy and numeracy skills.

Desirable

  • Completed Care Certificate
  • IT training/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.

Employer details

Employer name

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG


Employer's website

https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG


Employer's website

https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Bank Nurse Development Facilitator

Clychelle Mann

01225825377

Date posted

29 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,336 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

427-5611741

Job locations

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG


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