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 BSC Adult Nursing 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 This advert may be closed early if sufficient applications are received. This is a really exciting time to join UHD We are a three site acute trust with 'university hospital' status, due to our partnership with Bournemouth University, delivering highly regarded health services to the local population, the county of Dorset, and beyond. We employ some 10,000 staff, with an ambitious £250m estates program well on the way to delivering state-of-the-art facilities to meet the current and future healthcare needs of the populations we serve. In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) with over seven miles of sandy beaches along our coastline, you'll find inspirational opportunities to achieve your perfect work/life balance. With the New Forest and the Purbecks on our doorstep, we're also less than three hours from London by road or train. The thriving towns of Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch give way to idyllic villages and unspoilt landscapes just minutes from our hospitals. Date posted 17 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year Pro Rata Contract Bank Working pattern Flexible working Reference number 153-TSB00078 Job locations University Hospitals Dorset (All Sites) Dorset BH7 7DW Job description Job responsibilities To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. Job description Job responsibilities To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Studying BSC Adult Nursing in the UK Experience and Knowledge Essential Completed at least one placement in a hospital setting (or sufficient HCSW experience in a hospital setting) An understanding around basic patient care Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and well-being Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team Desirable Experience working as a healthcare support worker for a minimum of either one year in a UK nursing home or six months in an NHS acute hospital environment Technical Skills, Competencies Essential Understanding of basic physiology e.g. normal vital signs, fluid balance, nutritional requirements etc. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively (to understand and be understood) Ability to follow clear instruction and feed back to senior staff Ability to work as part of a team, as well as on own initiative. IT literate Desirable Experience of basic nursing care (including personal hygiene needs, dietary/nutrition requirements and manual handling assistance. Language Requirement Essential Able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role Other requirements specific to the role Essential Flexibility Adaptability Aware of own limitations Personal Attributes Essential Motivated and forward thinking. Team player proactive. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Studying BSC Adult Nursing in the UK Experience and Knowledge Essential Completed at least one placement in a hospital setting (or sufficient HCSW experience in a hospital setting) An understanding around basic patient care Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and well-being Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team Desirable Experience working as a healthcare support worker for a minimum of either one year in a UK nursing home or six months in an NHS acute hospital environment Technical Skills, Competencies Essential Understanding of basic physiology e.g. normal vital signs, fluid balance, nutritional requirements etc. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively (to understand and be understood) Ability to follow clear instruction and feed back to senior staff Ability to work as part of a team, as well as on own initiative. IT literate Desirable Experience of basic nursing care (including personal hygiene needs, dietary/nutrition requirements and manual handling assistance. Language Requirement Essential Able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role Other requirements specific to the role Essential Flexibility Adaptability Aware of own limitations Personal Attributes Essential Motivated and forward thinking. Team player proactive. 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 University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust Address University Hospitals Dorset (All Sites) Dorset BH7 7DW Employer's website https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)