Job summary

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Main duties of the job

Are you a Student Nurse currently studying BSCNursing at Bournemouth University?

We are recruiting student nurses to work as Bank Healthcare Support Workers (HCSW) in order for them to gain valuable knowledge and experience whilst they are studying for their nursing degree. You will be working with and supporting qualified nursing staff to provide high standards of dignified care to all of our patients every day across all our sites.

You Must:

Be currently studying at university toward a degree in Adult Nursing .

Have completed at least one placement in an acute hospital setting (or previous HCSW experience in a hospital could be considered)

Be committed to delivering high standards of dignified patient care

Be highly motivated & able to demonstrate excellent communication skills

Be enthusiastic and passionate about providing the best possible care for clients

Please provide details of how you meet the above criteria, and make sure you provide your university tutor and at least one placement mentor as your referees (mandatory). Failure to provide this information may result in your application being rejected as the shortlisting stage.

In return, you will get the following benefits:

Flexibility to self-book shifts around your studies

Choice of available shifts

Hourly rates, with unsocial hours uplifts where applicable

Paid annual leave entitlement

Weekly pay

NHS Pension Scheme

Bank shifts are available across all UHD sites.

About us

UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently.

UHD has active networks including Women's, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.

AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.