Job summary Did you know we pay top of Agenda for Change for our bank workers? Joining our bank also gets you access to Wagestream for free financial support, savings, and the ability to stream your wages ahead of payday We are looking for enthusiastic, reliable, and adaptable Health Care Assistants to join the Trust 'bank' working in our mental and general health units. This includes providing support to service users in Millbrook Mental Health Unit (NG17), Highbury Hospital (NG6), Sherwood Oaks (NG18), rehabilitation units (NG3 & NG18) Hopewood (NG5), Lings Bar Hospital (NG2), Bassetlaw Hospice (DN22) and John Eastwood Hospice (NG17). Bank is a flexible form of working in which you can book shifts as and when you want to work, at locations that best suit you. It also gives you the opportunity to work with a wide variety of teams in different sites and services. Main duties of the job Applicants interviewed for this post within the last 3 months need not apply. Please note: When completing application form, Supporting information is essential. We are looking for enthusiastic, patient-focused healthcare assistants who are committed to working as part of a busy team under the supervision of qualified nurses. You will be providing and maintaining a high standard of care, facilitating therapeutic / meaningful activities for patients on the ward. You will be liaising closely with other health and social care professionals as well as patients, relatives, and carers. Please note: this vacancy is due to close on 9th October 2024, however, we may close early should we reach the required number of applicants. About us TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons. We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health. We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity. The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team. The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment Date posted 11 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £11.45 an hour per hour Contract Bank Working pattern Flexible working Reference number 186-029-24-BR-T Job locations Various Nottingham NG3 6AA Job description Job responsibilities As a bank worker, you will have the opportunity to work in locations and at hours that suit you, fulfilling a variety of short- and longer-term roles dependent on your preference and on service needs. We are recruiting for both mental health and general health care assistants so there are loads of options available for you right now. Youll be eligible for many of the benefits of permanent staff, including: Opportunities to gain experience within a variety of specialist teamsAccess to the NHS pension schemeAn NHS badge entitling you to many NHS benefitsInduction and mandatory trainingMental, physical and financial wellbeing supportFirst pick of shifts across up to 8 different sitesCompetitive pay rates Working on the bank, your roles and responsibilities will vary according to your placement or shifts picked up, giving you the opportunity for a wide variety of experience. See job description for more details. Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa. Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa Job description Job responsibilities As a bank worker, you will have the opportunity to work in locations and at hours that suit you, fulfilling a variety of short- and longer-term roles dependent on your preference and on service needs. We are recruiting for both mental health and general health care assistants so there are loads of options available for you right now. Youll be eligible for many of the benefits of permanent staff, including: Opportunities to gain experience within a variety of specialist teamsAccess to the NHS pension schemeAn NHS badge entitling you to many NHS benefitsInduction and mandatory trainingMental, physical and financial wellbeing supportFirst pick of shifts across up to 8 different sitesCompetitive pay rates Working on the bank, your roles and responsibilities will vary according to your placement or shifts picked up, giving you the opportunity for a wide variety of experience. See job description for more details. Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa. Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa Person Specification Qualification Essential NVQ II in health and social care, care certificate or equivalent. Training Essential Willingness to undertake training that will enhance service delivery. Experience Essential Experience of working within general health services or a mental healthcare setting. Desirable Inpatient Knowledge Essential Basic understanding of the different types of mental health conditions and/or Learning Disababilities/IDD. Good observation skills with the ability to verbalise observations of incidents or events. To have an understanding and caring approach to patients Skills Essential Ability to work as part of a team. Good written and oral communication. Diplomatic, caring and sympathetic. Proven ability to be flexible and adaptable. Understanding of information technology/good keyboard skills. Person Specification Qualification Essential NVQ II in health and social care, care certificate or equivalent. Training Essential Willingness to undertake training that will enhance service delivery. Experience Essential Experience of working within general health services or a mental healthcare setting. Desirable Inpatient Knowledge Essential Basic understanding of the different types of mental health conditions and/or Learning Disababilities/IDD. Good observation skills with the ability to verbalise observations of incidents or events. To have an understanding and caring approach to patients Skills Essential Ability to work as part of a team. Good written and oral communication. Diplomatic, caring and sympathetic. Proven ability to be flexible and adaptable. Understanding of information technology/good keyboard skills. 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 Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Address Various Nottingham NG3 6AA Employer's website https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)