Bank Healthcare Assistant Level 2

Job overview

• This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.
• We also respectfully request that any previous unsuccessful applicants from the last six months  do not reapply, as your application will not be considered.

Are you an Experienced Level 2 Health Care Assistant* ??

Have you hands on clinical experience within an inpatient environment ??

Are you already trained in Manual Handling and Basic Life Support ??

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

• £12.82 per hour including enhancements for unsociable hours

These are required to cover shifts at Moseley Hall Hospital , West Heath Hospital and Intermediate Care Centres , 24 hours 7 days per week

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.

Detailed job description and main 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!