Bank Healthcare Assistant Level 2

You will be working with a variety of disciplines within the multidisciplinary team to achieve the best outcomes for patients to ensure their independence and wellbeing. You will work under the supervision and guidance of a registered nurse. + To assist the patients with their individual activities of daily living as required. This will include washing, dressing, bathing, oral hygiene, food and nutrition, toileting, nail care, grooming, safety and maintaining an environment conducive to sleep. + To contribute to the moving and handling of patients to maximize their physical comfort and to enhance their rehabilitation and independence + To ensure that all visitors to the ward are approached in a helpful and welcoming manner and referred to the most appropriate person to answer their query. + To respect the diverse cultural, ethnic and religious preferences of patients, to promote equality in care and service delivery., BCHC provide high quality community and specialist services within Birmingham and the West Midlands. We deliver over 100 clinical services, out in people's homes and in over 200 healthcare settings for adults, children, people with learning disabilities, those with rehabilitation needs and also dental services. One of our key objectives is to be 'a great place to work' enabling everyone within the organisation to be the best that they can be. IMPORTANT + Please ensure you check your Trac account regularly as this is how we will communicate with you during the shortlisting and selection process. Also 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.

• This advert is only open to applicants who have had significant experience within an inpatient environment.
  
  Birmingham is a fantastic place to live and we serve a wide range of people and communities. BCHC are an advocate of diversity and strive to mirror the community we serve as much possible.
  
  Have you hands on clinical experience within an inpatient environment ??
Are you already trained in Manual Handling and Basic Life Support ?? Are you passionate about care and looking for flexible working with weekly pay and NHS pension scheme membership?? Do you want the opportunity to work in a large, diverse organisation that promotes values of being Caring, Open, Respectful, Responsible and Inclusive?? Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) are seeking to recruit Level 2 Experienced Bank Healthcare Assistants for flexible working opportunities within Birmingham via Temporary Staffing + £12.82 per hour including enhancements for unsociable hours These are required to cover shifts at Moseley Hall Hospital , West Heath Hospital and Intermediate Care Centres , 24 hours 7 days per week, We are committed to and actively promote equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals from all areas of the community who meet the specific criteria are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage/civil partnerships. Promoting Workforce Equality In response to data held by BCHC which demonstrates that individuals from particular protected characteristics are under-represented, BCHC are striving to redress these imbalances. In order to do this, the Trust is committed to the employment and career development of individuals with these protected characteristics. As part of this commitment and given this under-representation, the Trust guarantees an interview to any applicants from under-represented groups for positions at Band 8a and above whose application meets the essential criteria for the post as detailed on the Person Specification. The Trust is currently under-represented in terms of people who identify as Black, Minority Ethnic (BME) and welcomes applicants from these communities. Selection will be on the basis of merit. In order to ensure the diversity of our workforce and understand the differing needs of our communities, the Trust is committed to the principles of Positive Action. Flexible Working Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) supports a variety of flexible working practices and, where possible (given our range of services and community settings) dependent upon the requirements associated with the role, will actively consider requests made and support these where practically possible. This may include hybrid patterns of working to enable colleagues to request the flexibility of a mixture of home/base working. In accordance with the NHS People Promise, the Trust is committed to facilitating a healthy work/life balance that is essential to health and wellbeing and to making BCHC a 'Great Place to Work'. We will be happy to discuss and consider all requests relating to working patterns and hours at your interview so please do ask! Benefits of working for us: + Full NHS terms and conditions including extensive holidays, Agenda for Change pay with enhancements + Attractive relocation payment if you relocate to the local area. + Discounts for local and national retailers + Dedicated well-being services for all employees + Flexible working where possible