NHS LOTHIAN & BORDERS STAFF BANK – Band 3 - Healthcare Assistants for Mental Health and Learning Disabilities inEdinburgh inEdinburgh PUBLISHED
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Band 3 - Healthcare Assistants for Mental Health and Learning Disabilities
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Band 3 - Healthcare Assistants for Mental Health and Learning Disabilities
NHS Lothian Supplementary Staffing service is looking for reliable and committed individuals who are keen to provide care in the field of Mental Health and or Learning Disabilities. Areas offering these services are based in community hospitals across Lothian and also The Royal Edinburgh Hospital, RHCYP CAMHS and St John's Hospital, Livingston. Applicants need to be able to work well in a team and provide compassionate and high-quality person-centred care. For more information on where your nearest community hospital is please do not hesitate to contact us on the details below.
Please note that you must have eligibility and entitlement to work in the UK which is required to be maintained throughout your period of employment and previous Band 3 NRN experience.
All Staff Bank roles are to cover temporary shortages across NHS Lothian sites, Local Authority Care Homes across Edinburgh, the Lothians. 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 will have a minimum of 6 months experience providing care ideally 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 - Julie Basden -
Supplementary Staffing Manager - Joey Phillipson -
Candidates will be asked of their preferred area of work at interview.
Please note that successful candidates will be given a contract for services. These are not permanent roles.
NHS Lothian Supplementary Staffing service is looking for reliable and committed individuals who are keen to provide care in the field of Mental Health and or Learning Disabilities. Areas offering these services are based in community hospitals across Lothian and also The Royal Edinburgh Hospital, RHCYP CAMHS and St John's Hospital, Livingston. Applicants need to be able to work well in a team and provide compassionate and high-quality person-centred care. For more information on where your nearest community hospital is please do not hesitate to contact us on the details below.
Please note that you must have eligibility and entitlement to work in the UK which is required to be maintained throughout your period of employment and previous Band 3 NRN experience.
All Staff Bank roles are to cover temporary shortages across NHS Lothian sites, Local Authority Care Homes across Edinburgh, the Lothians. 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 will have a minimum of 6 months experience providing care ideally 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 - Julie Basden -
Supplementary Staffing Manager - Joey Phillipson -
Candidates will be asked of their preferred area of work at interview.
Please note that successful candidates will be given a contract for services. These are not permanent roles.
Band 3 - Healthcare Assistants for Mental Health and Learning Disabilities
NHS Lothian Supplementary Staffing service is looking for reliable and committed individuals who are keen to provide care in the field of Mental Health and or Learning Disabilities. Areas offering these services are based in community hospitals across Lothian and also The Royal Edinburgh Hospital, RHCYP CAMHS and St John's Hospital, Livingston. Applicants need to be able to work well in a team and provide compassionate and high-quality person-centred care. For more information on where your nearest community hospital is please do not hesitate to contact us on the details below.
Please note that you must have eligibility and entitlement to work in the UK which is required to be maintained throughout your period of employment and previous Band 3 NRN experience.
All Staff Bank roles are to cover temporary shortages across NHS Lothian sites, Local Authority Care Homes across Edinburgh, the Lothians. 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 will have a minimum of 6 months experience providing care ideally 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 - Julie Basden -
Supplementary Staffing Manager - Joey Phillipson -
Candidates will be asked of their preferred area of work at interview.
Please note that successful candidates will be given a contract for services. These are not permanent roles.
NHS Lothian Supplementary Staffing service is looking for reliable and committed individuals who are keen to provide care in the field of Mental Health and or Learning Disabilities. Areas offering these services are based in community hospitals across Lothian and also The Royal Edinburgh Hospital, RHCYP CAMHS and St John's Hospital, Livingston. Applicants need to be able to work well in a team and provide compassionate and high-quality person-centred care. For more information on where your nearest community hospital is please do not hesitate to contact us on the details below.
Please note that you must have eligibility and entitlement to work in the UK which is required to be maintained throughout your period of employment and previous Band 3 NRN experience.
All Staff Bank roles are to cover temporary shortages across NHS Lothian sites, Local Authority Care Homes across Edinburgh, the Lothians. 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 will have a minimum of 6 months experience providing care ideally 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 - Julie Basden -
Supplementary Staffing Manager - Joey Phillipson -
Candidates will be asked of their preferred area of work at interview.
Please note that successful candidates will be given a contract for services. These are not permanent roles.
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