NHS LOTHIAN & BORDERS STAFF BANK – BAND 2 HEALTHCARE ASSISTANTSinEdinburghinEdinburghPUBLISHED TUE 1 APR 2025
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Are you a caring individual looking to make a real difference in people’s lives? NHS Lothian is seeking dedicated Healthcare Assistants to join our Staff Bank, providing essential person-centred care across various settings, including hospitals and care homes in Edinburgh and the surrounding areas. In this fulfilling role, your compassionate nature and teamwork skills will shine as you support those in need, ensuring their comfort and dignity every step of the way.
With flexible shift options, you’ll have the freedom to choose work that fits around your lifestyle. Whether you're a seasoned carer or new to the field, you’ll be welcomed into a supportive environment where we offer training and ongoing development to enhance your skills. A competitive hourly rate, uniform provision, and a fantastic onsite team are just a few of the benefits awaiting you. We’re excited to meet people who share our passion for care and who are ready to join a rewarding journey with us! Apply today to start making a difference tomorrow!
NHS Lothian and Borders Staff Bank
Band 2 - Healthcare Assistants
We are looking for reliable and committed supplementary staff in the field of Healthcare Assistants who work well in a team and who can provide compassionate and high-quality person-centred care.
All Staff Bank roles are to cover temporary shortages across NHS Lothian and Borders sites which include Acute + Community Hospitals and Local Authority Care Homes. Interested candidates are required to evidence on application their awareness of the Staff Bank function and all essential skills they possess for the role.
The Role and You
No two days will be the same, you will assist in all aspects of person-centred care whilst maintaining comfort and dignity for those you are caring for.
To be successful in this role you must demonstrate experience of providing care in a health or social care environment. You will have a keen interest in working with people and be dedicated to providing the best care and support for those in your care. You will be an effective communicator and work well as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Work is allocated on an "as and when required basis" with different shift patterns available to suit flexible working. There are no guarantees of a fixed number of hours each week as this is a demand led service. Bank workers can submit their availability in advance and shifts can be booked either online or by telephoning the Staff Bank office.
Benefits Of NHS Lothian Staff Bank
Competitive hourly rate with enhancements
Flexible shift options
Initial training shifts provided
Uniforms provided
Supportive onsite team
Supported development opportunities
Informal Contacts -
Supplementary Staffing Manager Joey Phillipson
Supplementary Staffing Manager - Julie Basden -
Supplementary Staffing Manager - Bernadette Hassan -
Candidates will be asked their preferred area of work at interview.
To work in Care Homes, you must be able to achieve SSSC registration within 6 months of your initial shift.
Please note that successful candidates will be given a contract for services. This is not a permanent role.
- We anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage**
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