We have a bespoke package of support, guidance and support to help you get settled.
Staff Bank
Are you looking to tailor your shifts to suit your needs? Joining the Staff Bank is a great way to enhance your earnings and your skillset. This is great for those who cannot commit to a regular pattern of working or those who find it difficult to find posts with the hours and times to suit them.
The bank provides an opportunity to experience the majority of wards and departments in the hospital before potentially applying for a substantive contract.
We have three different Staff Banks at the Royal Devon:
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Nursing, Midwifery, Administrative and Clerical Staff Bank (managed for us by NHS Professionals)
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Estates and Facilities Bank
- Allied Health Professionals
What pay and benefits will I get?
All of the Bank Staff employed directly by the Trust are paid in arrears for shifts worked each month according to the National Agenda for Change pay scales. Bank-only workers qualify for the generous NHS Pension alongside 28 days pro-rata annual leave per year. Currently, there is no provision for paid maternity leave or occupational sick pay, but you will be entitled to Statutory Maternity Pay. The amount you'll get depends on the amount of National Insurance contributions you make.
You do need to work at least one bank shift in six months, to remain part of the Bank.
What opportunities are there?
Nursing, Midwifery, Administrative and Clerical Staff Bank (Managed for us by NHS Professionals)
NHS Professionals work with the Trust as an external provider of bank staff. If you fall into one of these groups then your contract will be with NHS Professionals and not with the Trust. NHS Professionals is part of the Department of Health; and is the leading provider of managed flexible worker services to the NHS.
NHS Professionals are looking to register staff in the following staff groups across the RDUH for both Northern and Eastern services:
- Registered Nurses
- Theatre Practitioners
- Health Care Assistants
- Administrative Staff
NHS Professionals bank membership gives you:
- Competitive weekly pay
- First choice of available shifts
- Paid annual leave
- Statutory maternity/paternity (subject to qualifying criteria)
- Access to NHSP pension scheme called 'NHSP Stakeholder pension' for eligible members
- Free training and development opportunities
You can find out more at: Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust | NHS Professionals
Estates and Facilities Bank
The Estates and Facilities Bank is managed internally in our Eastern services and has work opportunities for a wide range of roles including Domestic Services, Catering, Accommodation, Portering and lots more.
Perhaps you are looking to take on more work, or are interested in a few shifts helping us with post, linen or security services, we would love to hear from you.
In our Northern services this is managed externally by Sodexo.
Joining the bank is an excellent way to gain experience in the specialist areas in which you are working.
Allied Health Professionals Bank
The internal central bank in our Eastern services, manages our Bank of Allied Health Professionals in a number of different roles, such as Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists etc. In our Northern services AHPs are managed through the Temp Re system
Your bespoke learning journey
As an added bonus, Trust bank workers are eligible to apply for any study days or courses provided by the Trust’s Learning and Development Centre.
We'll also pay for you to brush up on your skills and update your learning as part of your essential training requirements.
Do I need to have experience and qualifications?
You'll need to have relevant qualifications and experience for Nursing, Midwifery, Allied Health professionals and some Clerical roles as well as an up-to-date registration. There are some roles such as Band 2 Healthcare Support Worker and some Estates roles that provide training on the job, which is a great way to develop your career.
