NHS LOTHIAN & BORDERS STAFF BANK – BAND 2 HEALTHCARE ASSISTANTS (Voluntary Services)
Posted 2 weeks ago by NHS Scotland
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Healthcare Assistant within NHS Lothian and Borders Staff Bank involves providing compassionate, person-centred care across various healthcare settings, including hospitals and care homes. Candidates must demonstrate relevant experience and effective communication skills while working flexibly on an as-needed basis. This position is not permanent and requires SSSC registration for care home work within six months. Successful applicants will receive training and support from the onsite team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in all aspects of person-centred care while maintaining comfort and dignity for patients.
- Work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Provide care in various healthcare environments, including acute and community hospitals and care homes.
- Submit availability for shifts and book them online or via phone.
- Participate in initial training shifts and adhere to uniform requirements.
Key Skills:
- Experience in providing care in health or social care environments.
- Effective communication skills.
- Ability to work well in a team.
- Commitment to delivering high-quality, compassionate care.
- Flexibility to work different shift patterns as required.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Edinburgh
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
NHS Lothian and Borders Staff Bank Band 2 - Healthcare Assistants
Please note* This is a closed advert, candidates will be invited to apply and given the required code to proceed with the application.
We are looking for reliable and committed supplementary staff in the field of Healthcare Assistants who work well in a team and who can provide compassionate and high-quality person-centred care. All Staff Bank roles are to cover temporary shortages across NHS Lothian and Borders sites which include Acute + Community Hospitals and Local Authority Care Homes.
Interested candidates are required to evidence on application their awareness of the Staff Bank function and all essential skills they possess for the role.
The Role and You
No two days will be the same, you will assist in all aspects of person-centred care whilst maintaining comfort and dignity for those you are caring for. To be successful in this role you must demonstrate experience of providing care in a health or social care environment. You will have a keen interest in working with people and be dedicated to providing the best care and support for those in your care. You will be an effective communicator and work well as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Work is allocated on an "as and when required basis" with different shift patterns available to suit flexible working. There are no guarantees of a fixed number of hours each week as this is a demand led service. Bank workers can submit their availability in advance and shifts can be booked either online or by telephoning the Staff Bank office.
Benefits Of NHS Lothian Staff Bank
- Competitive hourly rate with enhancements
- Flexible shift options
- Initial training shifts provided
- Uniforms provided
- Supportive onsite team
- Supported development opportunities
Candidates will be asked their preferred area of work at interview. To work in Care Homes, you must be able to achieve SSSC registration within 6 months of your initial shift. Please note that successful candidates will be given a contract for services. This is not a permanent role.
Interviews Within NHS Lothian, Nursing And Midwifery
Interviews Are Linked To Our Nursing & Midwifery Strategic Plan. We Aim To Offer An Equitable Experience And Are Sharing Interview Questions In Advance. You Will Be Asked At Least One Question From Each Section. A Selection Of Our Interview Questions Can Be Found Here
GENERIC FRAMEWORK FOR RATING SCALE
A link to the NHS Lothian Nursing and Midwifery Strategic Plan can be found via the following link:
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We anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage**