NHS LOTHIAN & BORDERS STAFF BANK – BAND 2 & 3 HEALTHCARE ASSISTANTS for Borders General Hospital ONLY
Posted 1 week ago by NHS Lothian
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Melrose, Scotland, United Kingdom
Summary: The role involves working as a Healthcare Assistant within the NHS Lothian and Borders Staff Bank at Borders General Hospital, providing compassionate, person-centred care. Candidates must demonstrate experience in a health or social care environment and be effective communicators within a multi-disciplinary team. The position is flexible, with work allocated on an "as and when required" basis, and does not guarantee fixed hours. This is a temporary role, not permanent, with initial training and supportive development opportunities provided.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in all aspects of person-centred care while maintaining comfort and dignity for patients.
- Demonstrate experience of providing care in a health or social care environment.
- Work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Submit availability in advance for shift allocation.
- Book shifts online or via telephone with the Staff Bank office.
Key Skills:
- Experience in a health or social care environment.
- Effective communication skills.
- Ability to work well in a team.
- Commitment to providing high-quality care.
- Flexibility to work different shift patterns.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Melrose
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
NHS Lothian and Borders Staff Bank Band 2 & 3 - Healthcare Assistants FOR BORDERS GENERAL HOSPITAL
Interviews will take place 29th August
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 for the Borders General Hospital. All Staff Bank roles are to cover temporary shortages Borders General Hospital. 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
Informal Contacts - Supplementary Staffing Manager - Julie Basden - julie.basden@nhs.scot
Please note that successful candidates will be given a contract for services. This is not a permanent role. 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