Non-Clinical Support Reservist

We are looking for individuals to join our paid Mid and South Essex NHS Reservist team to complement our existing NHS workforce and be part of delivering care to our patients in Mid and South Essex.

Our reservist programme will run across the whole of Mid and South Essex, which will mean that you will have the opportunity to be deployed across acute, mental health or community services, based on your skills and preferences across a range of organisations. You will however be employed for the purpose of your contractual terms and conditions with Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) who are running the programme operationally on behalf of our Integrated Care System.

EPUT are running the scheme on behalf of;

• Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT)
• Mid and South Essex University NHS Foundation Trust (MSEFT)
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• North East London University NHS Foundation Trust (NELFT)

As the programme expands we will expect to broaden our programme to our additional partner providers across Social and Primary Care and Local Hospices

As a Reservist in Mid and South Essex you will be required to fulfil 15 paid shifts per year, plus 3 paid training days and/or ‘keep in touch sessions’ depending upon your role.

A Reservist is someone who is passionate about patient care, working with diverse teams and can help the NHS during peak times and emergencies.

You may be a former healthcare professional, working in healthcare outside of the NHS or are currently working as part of a vaccination team or hub and keen to continue supporting your local clinic or hospital. You may even have no healthcare experience but be keen to develop these skills.

You might be considering a career change and interested in a NHS career and becoming a Reservist is a great way to experience the range of NHS career opportunities that suits your lifestyle and circumstances.

Currently we are recruiting for Non-Clinical Support Reservists to provide general non-clinical support to the team or ward whilst under the direction of the Nurse or line manager on duty.

Duties may include the following, however please note that this is not an exhaustive list (for more information please review the Job Summary document attached to this advert):

• General administration
• Dealing with telephone queries from the general public, patients, and workers, and to ensure the accurate recording and passing of telephone messages
• Checking, tidying and replenishing stock and supplies e.g. soap, sanitiser, gloves, equipment, pharmacy
• If the Housekeeper unavailable during shift, maintain linen stocks
• Running errands, collecting and delivering equipment, stock, medicines etc. as required
• Supporting to serve and collect meal trays to bedside and keeping water jugs topped up and available to patients
• Supporting patients to contact relatives and friends via telephone or tablet.

We are looking for motivated individuals who are passionate about patient care, working with diverse teams to assist the NHS during peak times and emergencies.

In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;

• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent training facilities and opportunities to progress in your career
• The opportunity to pursue regular, flexible work by joining the Trust’s Bank Bureau
• Access to numerous staff support networks and health & wellbeing resources

Please refer to the Job Summary and FAQ documents attached for more information.

Should you have any further questions or have any issues accessing/completing the application form online, please contact the Recruitment Team directly atepunft.msereservists@nhs.net

***Please note this vacancy may close early should a sufficient number of applications be received***