About the Trust: Rated Good in their most recent CQC report, Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust provides a wide range of acute, surgical and specialist services (including cancer, dialysis and eye surgery) to Reading, Wokingham and Berkshire. As one of the largest general hospital foundation trusts in the country, the Trust offers staff a range of benefits including local discount schemes, a free shuttle bus from Reading train station and more. Based in and around Reading, there is plenty of leisure activities to get involved in, with excellent transport to surrounding areas and London. Why might this job interest you? This position allows you to make a significant impact on patients' lives by providing essential support and compassionate care, all while having the freedom to choose your own working hours. The flexibility of a bank role enables care assistants to balance their professional responsibilities with personal commitments, promoting a healthy work-life balance. The ability to contribute to patient care on a flexible schedule makes this role both rewarding and accommodating. What you can add: Monitoring patients' conditions by taking temperatures, pulse, respirations and weight Assisting in the delivery of patient care as directed by the Registered Nurse Ensuring that the patient is the prime focus when making decisions about their care and well being Assisting patients with compassion when undertaking normal activities of daily living whilst ensuring that privacy, dignity, and human rights are respected. The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above. What you'll need: Minimum of 6 months Acute HCSW UK (Private, NHS or Armed Forces) hospital/hospice experience within the last 2 years OR Currently studying General/Adult Nursing (Student Nurse) and completed a minimum of 12 weeks clinical placements. Depending on the Trust, you may require variable additional certification and skills. The benefits we can offer you in return: Putting People in Places to Care: be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life. Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly. Blue Light Card: NHS Discount Provider First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies. Our team is always happy to help: access our support line any time. Working options to suit your lifestyle: being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements. Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSP's own academy. Explore different wards: keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience. Being part of the NHSP Community means you'll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more. Who are NHS Professionals? NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements. Apply Today By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: £13.13-£22.19 per hour Benefits: Company pension Employee discount Shift: 10 hour shift 12 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Night shift Work days: Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate: Reading, Berkshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred) Education: GCSE or equivalent (preferred) Experience: Home care: 1 year (preferred) Language: English (preferred) Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (preferred) Work Location: In person