Job Summary
* This post will close early when sufficient applications are received.
* We also request that any previous unsuccessful applicants from the last six months do not reapply, as your application will not be considered.
* Please note - this post is to predominantly work day shifts. If you are successful in obtaining this role you will only be offered day shifts.
Are you an Experienced Level 2 Health Care Assistant?
Have you hands-on clinical experience within an inpatient environment?
Are you passionate about care and looking for flexible working with weekly pay and NHS pension scheme membership?
Do you want the opportunity to work in a large, diverse organisation that promotes values of being Caring, Open, Respectful, Responsible and Inclusive?
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) are seeking to recruit Level 2 Experienced Bank Healthcare Assistants for flexible working opportunities within Birmingham via Temporary Staffing.
* £13.53 per hour including enhancements for unsociable hours.
These are required to cover shifts at Moseley Hall Hospital, West Heath Hospital and Intermediate Care Centres.
This role would be suitable for student nurses; if you are a student nurse please ensure you add your university as most recent employer and demonstrate a minimum of 1 clinical placement within the area you are applying for.
* This advert is only open to applicants who have had significant experience within an inpatient environment.
Main duties of the job
You will be working with a variety of disciplines within the multidisciplinary team to achieve the best outcomes for patients to ensure their independence and wellbeing. You will work under the supervision and guidance of a registered nurse.
* To assist the patients with their individual activities of daily living as required. This will include washing, dressing, bathing, oral hygiene, food and nutrition, toileting, nail care, grooming, safety and maintaining an environment conducive to sleep.
* To contribute to the moving and handling of patients to maximize their physical comfort and to enhance their rehabilitation and independence.
* To ensure that all visitors to the ward are approached in a helpful and welcoming manner and referred to the most appropriate person to answer their query.
* To respect the diverse cultural, ethnic and religious preferences of patients, to promote equality in care and service delivery.
About us
BCHC provide high quality community and specialist services within Birmingham and the West Midlands. We deliver over 100 clinical services, out in people's homes and in over 200 healthcare settings for adults, children, people with learning disabilities, those with rehabilitation needs and also dental services. One of our key objectives is to be 'a great place to work' enabling everyone within the organisation to be the best that they can be.
IMPORTANT
* Please ensure you check your Trac account regularly as this is how we will communicate with you during the shortlisting and selection process.
Also ensure all sections of the application form are completed fully; particularly that you provide full details of all referees including business email address, telephone contact details and postal address.
Date posted: 14 April 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 2
Salary: £13.53 an hour per hour (inc. WTD pay) + enhancements
Contract: Bank
Working pattern: Flexible working
Reference number: 820-HCA2BANK-ASRd
Job locations: Various, Birmingham, B7 4BN
Job Description
Responsibilities
For further information on the role, please see the attached assignment brief.
Visit our website https://www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/ for further details about Birmingham Community Healthcare including our Trust values which are:
* Caring
* Open
* Respectful
* Responsible
* Inclusive
We look forward to receiving your application!
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training Essential
* Qualifications / Training
Experience Essential
* Experience
Skills/Knowledge/Other Essential
* Skills/Knowledge/Other
Essential - must score Essential
* Without justifiable acknowledgement, no gaps in employment and/or no period of time not in healthcare over 18 months.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
Employer details
Employer name: Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT
Address: Various, Birmingham, B7 4BN
Employer's website: https://www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/
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