This six-month bank programme, run by NHS Professionals, places trainees with Torbay & South Devon NHS Foundation Trust at Torbay Hospital and surrounding sites. Trainees work through the 15 Care Certificate standards while supporting nurses with patients' daily living needs, from hygiene and comfort to wound care and clinical tasks. Shifts cover earlies, lates and nights, at least 30 hours a week during training, leading to flexible bank work across partner Trusts. Applicants must be over 18 before the classroom week.
What the job involves
- Support nurses and healthcare practitioners in patient care, including hygiene, personal comfort and daily living needs
- Carry out clinical procedures and tasks set by local policy, such as monitoring the effects of medication
- Obtain and test samples and other specimens
- Care for wounds
- Check patients' pain levels and request pain relief on their behalf
- Contribute to the discharge process
- Assist in preparing for clinical procedures and clearing the environment afterwards
- Clear and restock consulting rooms
- Work through the 15 Care Certificate standards during the programme
What’s required
Qualifications
- Basic English and Maths skills
Experience
- At least 3 months healthcare experience within the last 2 years
Skills & knowledge
- Passion for care and ability to demonstrate the six enduring values of compassion in practice
Checks & eligibility
- Aged 18 or over before the classroom training week
Other
- Work at least 30 hours a week across earlies, lates and nights during the programme
- Updated CV reflecting relevant experience
What’s offered
- Weekly pay, with pay received the week after work
- Paid annual leave, building holiday allowance
- Dedicated training and supervised shifts with mentor support
- Career progression, including routes to Senior Healthcare Assistant, Assistant Practitioner or Nursing Associate
- Flexible bank work at partner Trusts after completing the programme
- Free classroom training
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
