Therapy Technical instructor - BANK

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking compassionate nurses to join the Nurse Bank, offering flexible shifts under the Agenda for Change pay scheme. Applicants must have 6 months of care experience, a Care Certificate, and Level 1 Maths and English, with certificates to be provided before interview.

UHNM provides a full corporate induction, local area induction, and supernumerary shifts to help you settle in.

Qualifications

• 6 months experience in a care environment (nursing home etc) within last 5 years.
• Care Certificate required.
• Level 1 Maths and English must be identified in your application and certificates produced before interview.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care and support to patients.
• Assist nursing staff and work across shifts as required.
• Adhere to UHNM values, infection control, and escalation procedures.

Skills

Compassionate care

Patient-focused

Team collaboration

Education

Care Certificate

Maths Level 1

English Level 1

Job description

Job type: FLEXIBLE (Workers Agreement apply)

Working pattern: Flexible

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Specialty/Function: NURSE BANK

At present, University Hospitals of North Midlands is unable to offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 to Band 4 roles, as these positions do not meet the minimum salary and skill thresholds required under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations.

Important information for applicants: To ensure clarity of accountability, scope of practice and professional responsibilities, the Trust does not normally appoint individuals holding active NMC or HCPC registration into Band 2 Clinical/AHP Support Worker, Band 3 Senior Clinical/AHP Support Worker or Band 4 AHP Support Worker/Technician roles. Registered nurses and Allied Health Professionals interested in joining UHNM are encouraged to explore our registered professional opportunities, which are advertised regularly across the Trust.

We are looking for people who are compassionate and feel passionately about providing a level of care they would wish for their family and friends.

Successful applicants who fulfil the essential qualifications/skills on the person specification/job description will be shortlisted and offered an interview for the Nurse Bank.

Candidates must have 6 months experience working in a care environment (nursing home etc within the last 5 years) with a Care Certificate and you must have level 1 in Maths and English, please ensure this is identified in your application form and you will be required to produce your certificates prior to booking an interview.

We provide a full corporate induction, local area induction and supernumerary shifts to help you settle in if you have not worked in an acute trust for some time. Lots of in-house training is available for your personal development.

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Stephanie Allbutt Job title: Nurse Bank Manager Email address: [e-mail]