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OverviewYork and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | NHSSite: York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals, ScarboroughSalary: 24,465 pro rata (AfC Band 2) | Salary period: YearlyClosing date: 05/10/2025 23:59 | Interview date: 22/10/2025Job overviewAs a Trust, were always on the hunt for skilled staff who want to work flexibly. Our in-house bank provides cover for fluctuating workloads, staffing shortfalls or when there is need for extra support. Whilst regular work is not guaranteed, applicants can give as much or as little availability as they wish. Bank workers are asked to work 45 hours in a rolling 6 month period to maintain an active bank post.BenefitsCompetitive rates (Bank workers receive an additional 4.96% on top of the standard NHS AfC rates)Work within a variety of clinical areasEnhanced pay: 41% nights and Saturday 83% Sundays and Public Holidays12.07% annual leave premium for each shift workedYou can book your own Bank shifts online from homeNo start up costs; the Trust will pay for DBS, uniforms and all required trainingMain duties of the jobAn exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic, motivated Healthcare Assistants to join our bank team. We are looking for caring individuals who have a fully flexible approach to support in line with demand, ideally with experience within a medical or nurse-led service.You should possess excellent communication and organisational skills and be able to adapt to working in different environments. We expect all Bank staff to be reliable, to offer flexibility and to have enthusiasm for the role. Successful applicants must possess excellent communication skills and enjoy working as part of a team.Working for our organisationFor the Nurse Bank it is desirable to have had a minimum of six months paid working experience as a Care Assistant / HCA either in a care home or hospital setting. A minimum of six months voluntary or unpaid care experience will also be considered. Care experience will need to be demonstrated within the application and interview. Duties should include some of those listed in the attached Job Description, with clear experience of providing personal care as part of the role. The six months experience (paid or unpaid) needs to have been completed in the last 3 years and for bank/agency/relief work, evidence must be provided to show you have worked regularly during the period referenced.If you are currently studying BA Hons in Nursing at a UK university, you can contact us on 01723 385080 about applying via the student nurse route.Please note, this vacancy may close earlier than originally advertised due to the volume of applicants. If you are interested in this role, please submit your application as soon as possible.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesFor more information please see the job description attached.Defence and equality statementsArmed Forces Friendly EmployerWe are Gold Award holders from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme and welcome applications from Defence personnel.Disability Confident Employer and Mindful EmployerThe Trust is committed to meeting the needs of employees and applicants with a disability or mental health condition, offering adjustments to make our application process accessible.Person specificationSix months experience for bankFor the Nurse Bank it is desirable to have had a minimum of six months paid working experience as a Care Assistant / HCA either in a care home or hospital setting. A minimum of six months voluntary or unpaid care experience will also be considered. Care experience will need to be demonstrated within the application and interview. (or achieved via suitable number of placements for student nurses).Core assessment areasCare and Compassion: Does the candidate demonstrate care & compassion towards the role and patient?Coping with work pressures: Evidence of ability to cope with emotionally stressful situations, resilience, and willingness to be proactive.Communication: Evidence of good communication skillsTeamwork: Willingness to work as part of a large team and ability to work on own initiativeKnowledge and Skills: Basic literacy, numerical and IT skills or willingness to undertake trainingTrust Values: Demonstration of our Trust Values throughout the applicationOther informationPlease note that some substantive vacancies may be available on a smaller number of hours than advertised. If you are interested in applying on this basis, contact the appointing manager to enquire further.DBS ChecksNew employees starting with us may be charged for DBS checks if required for the role. The cost will be deducted from salary, either in one payment or in instalments. The charges are currently 27.38 for a standard check and 55.38 for an enhanced check. Volunteers and Bank-only staff are not charged.The DBS offers a confidential checking service for transgender applicants under the sensitive applications route, which allows certain information not to be disclosed on the DBS certificate. For details, contact DBS support.Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)Selection processes are designed to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values. You will be required to acknowledge awareness of this before submitting your application.Agile and Flexible WorkingWe are committed to helping all staff balance work with other commitments and offer flexible working from day one for all posts. Discuss any requirements with the recruiting manager at advert.Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)All employees have access to free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support, available 24/7, 365 days a year.Relocation packageThe Trust offers a relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at 18k) to support relocation expenses for hard-to-fill positions. If you would like to discuss relocation, speak to the recruiting manager at interview.A bit more about us and the surrounding areaYork and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves approximately 800,000 people across York, North Yorkshire, North East Yorkshire and Ryedale (area 3,400 square miles). We operate eight hospital sites with a workforce of around 10,000 staff. We are part of the NHS and work to provide a comprehensive range of acute hospital and specialist healthcare services.SponsorshipIf you require sponsorship to work in the UK, check eligibility under the UKVI points-based system. Not all jobs advertised are eligible for sponsorship.Employer certification / accreditation badgesThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2020 and a Disclosure submission may be required to the Disclosure and Barring Service. J-18808-Ljbffr