Bank Healthcare Assistant Level 2 (Year 2/3 Adult Student Nurses only)

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS foundation Trust; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Birmingham is looking for 2nd/3rd Year Adult Student Nurses to support their inpatient care teams. This role offers opportunities to gain practical experience while working flexible shifts that suit your schedule. Responsibilities include assisting patients with daily living activities and supporting nursing staff in providing high-quality care. Candidates must possess the required clinical and communication skills. Competitive pay at £13.53 per hour, with enhancements for unsociable hours.

Benefits

Flexible work hours

Experience in a multidisciplinary team

Competitive pay with enhancements

Qualifications

• Must be a 2nd/3rd Year Adult Student Nurse.
• Ability to support clinical and communication needs of patients.
• Experience in diverse care settings appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Support adult student nurses as Bank Health Care Support Workers.
• Assist patients with daily living activities.
• Help with moving and handling of patients.
• Approach ward visitors and assist as needed.
• Promote equality in care and service delivery.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication skills

Cultural sensitivity

Education

2nd/3rd Year Adult Student Nurse

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. This role is for 2nd/3rd Year Adult Student Nurses only – any other applications will not be considered.

£13.53 per hour plus enhancements for unsociable hours. As a student, do you want to gain clinical experience in a warm and welcoming NHS Trust? Do you want to ‘Earn whilst you Learn’ with our In‑Patients Teams?

Responsibilities

• Support adult student nurses to work as Bank Health Care Support Workers providing care to patients in our inpatient settings.
• Assist patients with individual activities of daily living – washing, dressing, bathing, oral hygiene, food and nutrition, toileting, nail care, grooming, safety and maintaining a sleep‑conducive environment.
• Contribute to the moving and handling of patients to maximise physical comfort and enhance rehabilitation and independence.
• Approach ward visitors in a helpful and welcoming manner and refer them to the most appropriate person to answer their query.
• Respect the diverse cultural, ethnic and religious preferences of patients, promoting equality in care and service delivery.

Qualifications and Requirements

To support your application ensure your university is listed as ‘most recent employer’ and provide placement details. You must be a 2nd/3rd Year Adult Student Nurse and have the clinical and communication skills to support Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in providing ‘Safe High Quality Care’.

Benefits and Working Arrangements

• Work flexibly around your studies/placements – you decide where you would like to work and the shifts that suit your individual needs.
• Shifts will be available at Moseley Hall Hospital, West Heath Hospital and our Intermediate Care Centres, covering 24 hours 7 days per week.
• You will work with a variety of disciplines within the multidisciplinary team under the supervision and guidance of a registered nurse.

Application Notes

Please check your Trac account regularly – this is how we will communicate with you during the shortlisting and selection process. Ensure all sections of the application form are completed fully; particularly that you provide full details of all referees including business email address, telephone contact details and postal address.

For further information on the role, please see the attached assignment brief.

We look forward to receiving your application!

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Advert closes on Friday 21 Nov 2025.