Bank Swimming Pool Attendant - Band 2

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Information:

This job is now closed

Job summary

The RUH Swimming Pool is looking for Bank Swimming Pool Attendants (Band 2) for the upcoming season.

You must be a strong swimmer, able to deal confidently with emergency situations including entering the pool to assist a pool user who is in difficulty, be able to work independently and have good interpersonal skills. Resuscitation/Lifeguard or similar experience is desirable, but not essential. Training will be provided.

Please get in touch with James Nania (Swimming Pool Manager) at james.nania@nhs.net if you are interested in applying.

Main duties of the job

The pool is due to open in March through to September opening on weekdays from 8.00am until 7.00pm, extending to 9.00pm in June, July and August. Weekend opening is from 10am. The pool is staffed by a small team of pool attendants. A flexible approach to working hours is essential.

For an informal discussion regarding this role please email James Nania (james.nania@nhs.net) and leave your number and he will call you back for a quick chat.

About us

At the RUH we're proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.

Date posted

13 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

427-6148210

Job locations

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role.

Person Specification

Specific Skills

Essential

  • Must be a strong swimmer
  • The ability to work as part of a team
  • To communicate effectively with all levels of staff and management
  • Good interpersonal skills and able to sensitively deal with pool user issues

Desirable

  • Previous pool attendant/lifeguard experience
  • Good knowledge of Pool Health & Safety issues
  • Holder of life saving certificate
Person Specification

Specific Skills

Essential

  • Must be a strong swimmer
  • The ability to work as part of a team
  • To communicate effectively with all levels of staff and management
  • Good interpersonal skills and able to sensitively deal with pool user issues

Desirable

  • Previous pool attendant/lifeguard experience
  • Good knowledge of Pool Health & Safety issues
  • Holder of life saving certificate

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

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG


Employer's website

https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG


Employer's website

https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Swimming Pool Manager

James Nania

james.nania@nhs.net

01225824043

Date posted

13 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

427-6148210

Job locations

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG


Supporting documents

Privacy notice

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)