Job overview

We are looking for current UK Student Nurses and Midwives who are over 6 months into their studies to fill our Bank HCSW shifts.  

• Band 3
• Flexible working 
• Bank agreement
• Various wards

A variety of shifts are available, covering both day and night duties in different wards and departments.

As part of your application, please provide details of how you meet the above criteria, and ensure you provide your university tutor and at least one placement Practice Assessor as your referees (this is mandatory).  We will also require any employers over the last 3 years. Failure to provide this information may result in your application being rejected at the shortlisting stage.

Please be aware that this role is not currently eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants should be aware of the requirement to independently obtain ongoing right to work in the UK beyond the expiry of any temporary or time-limited permissions. Evidence of this will need to be shared with the HR Team to ensure our records remain up to date. 

Main duties of the job

Are you a Student Nurse or Midwife interested in working Bank Healthcare Support Worker shifts? If so, our Temporary Staffing Department needs you!

We are looking to grow our team of Bank Health Care Support Worker (HCSW’s). Working on our bank allows you the flexibility of a zero hours agreement, whilst allowing you to be part of one amazing team. We are looking for current UK Student Nurses or Midwives who are over 6 months into their studies to work Bank HCSW shifts.  You will have a choice of preference when booking shifts but will need to be flexible and reallocated to meet the needs of the hospital and to support safe staffing levels.  

The role of a Healthcare Support Worker provides direct patient care whilst working alongside a multidisciplinary team.

To excel in this role you will need to have:

• Evidence of current student nurse training
• Completed at least one placement at DCH/an Acute hospital setting.
• Have excellent communication skills and be able to work as part of a team.
• Have an eye for detail and be able to maintain accurate documentation.
• Be flexible and willing to work across a variety of wards within DCHFT.

Please note, to help you succeed in your studies, we would not support you working more than 48 hours per week (including placements and theory). This will be monitored to ensure a healthy work-life balance is maintained throughout your education.

Working for our organisation

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for everyone.

Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. 

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.