Bank Healthcare Assistant, Community Hospitals

Job summary

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust are looking to welcome new HCA colleagues to our bank team to support our community hospitals across Somerset!

This is your opportunity to be part of a passionate team dedicated to exceptional patient care. If you have the heart, skills, and commitment to excel in a dynamic healthcare environment, we want to hear from you.

What are the benefits of bank work?

Flexibility: You can choose shifts that fit your schedule, allowing for a better work life balance.

Variety: Working in different departments and with various teams provides diverse experiences and skill development. Exposure to different situations and environments can enhance your skills and professional growth.

Supplementary Income: Bank work can be a great way to earn extra money in addition to your regular job.

Weekly Pay: We offer a form of weekly pay via Wagestream. The app enables you to securely access up to 50% of your completed bank shift pay earnings when you choose, rather than waiting to receive payment in your pay at the end of the month. It means you don't have to wait until the end of the month for your bank shift pay, giving you more flexibility.

*Please be aware that if you are successful with your application, you will be required to complete an induction package over a 4 to 6 week period, with training that falls on weekdays within office hours.

Main duties of the job

To support and assist Registered Nurses/Midwives as a member of the nursing team and under supervision perform a broad range of activities and assigned tasks as required by the patients individualised care plans.

Full details of duties can be found in the job description.Please be advised - this vacancy may close early if we reach a sufficient amount of applications.

About us

As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, and not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.

We work hard to make sure that inclusion is part of everything we do. We know that true inclusion means we're able to provide the best care for our patients and provide a fulfilling career for all our colleagues.

We have six active and impactful colleague networks. These networks provide a safe space for colleagues to share their experiences and learn from one another, but also influence change across our trust:

Multicultural Network

Women's Network

Armed Forces' Network

LGBTQ+ Network

Lived Experience Network, for colleagues living with disabilities

Autistic Colleague Network

We offer a form of weekly pay via Wagestream. Bank Pay is an easy way to automatically get paid a percentage of the money you've already earned from any bank shifts completed the previous week. It means you don't have to wait until the end of the month for your bank shift pay, giving you more flexibility.

Don't worry - the remaining portion of your pay is set aside to make sure your tax contributions are paid in full and if your tax contributions amount to less than the money set aside you'll receive it all back at the end of each month.