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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Who we are:
NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.
In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way. To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)
Position:
This post is open to current Nursing and Midwifery or AHP students and HNC (Health and Social Care) or SWAP students studying a health related subject - please note the course you are currently studying must include clinical placements in a healthcare setting. Applications will be considered from students studying at Ayrshire colleges, UWS, University of Glasgow, Glasgow Caledonian University, Stirling University, Edinburgh Napier, Queen Margaret, Robert Gordon and Open University. Please do not apply if you do not meet the criteria above, as your application will not be considered.
Students who do not have previous experience of working in a healthcare setting in a Health Care Worker Role will not be able to commence in post until after you have completed a clinical placement as part of your course. This will be discussed and agreed on appointment.
What you will do:
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within the staff bank at NHS Ayrshire and Arran. Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team are highly desired qualities for this post.
Joining our staff bank may be great option for you if you are currently looking for work to fit round your lifestyle, personal commitments or just looking to work additional hours in your spare time.
We can offer a range of work patterns and varying hours on an as and when basis to fit in with your availability, including day, evenings, nightshifts and weekends.
Shifts can be booked through an electronic booking system allowing you to have the flexibility to book the shifts you want and in the location you prefer.
Please note that our correspondence method is by email; therefore, please ensure you enter your email address accurately. Please check your email regularly, (including junkmail) and also your JobTrain account for updates.
You must only provide one reference (including email address) on your application this must be your current college or university lecturer. If you do not provide this information your application will not be considered. Do not provide work or character references.
For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification.
Hours:
Bank - as and when required
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR OVERSEAS CANDIDATES
To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This
permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack
It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form.
The Recruitment Team are unable to answer individual queries at application stage about this, please visit here for further information.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR ALL CANDIDATES
You should apply for this post by completing the application process on JobTrain.
· DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.
· Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. Late applications will not be accepted.
· For help to complete an application on JobTrain, please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/
· To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/
· Please note that our correspondence method is by email, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately.
· Please check your email regularly (including junk folders) and also your JobTrain account for updates.
· Please contact JobTrain Candidate Support Hub: https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home - for advice and support with any system issues.
· We recommend using the Internet Browser “Google Chrome” or “Microsoft Edge” when using JobTrain.
· Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.
· Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a staff member, please ensure you update your JobTrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Ayrshire and Arran.
· Please note, for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.
NHS Ayrshire and Arran has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is, without exception, granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk
We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.