NHS Lothian and Borders Staff Bank - CATERING ASSISTANTS, BAND 2
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Position Overview & Specifications
NHS Lothian and Borders Staff Bank
Catering Assistant - Band 2
We are looking for reliable and dependable supplementary staff in the role mentioned above who are good team workers and who are able to provide compassionate and high-quality person-centered care.
Work is allocated on an "as and when required basis" with different shift patterns available to suit flexible working. There are no guarantees of a fixed number of hours each week as this is a demand led service. Bank workers can submit their availability in advance and shifts can be booked either online or by telephoning the Staff Bank office.
All Staff Bank roles are to cover temporary shortages across NHS Lothian & Borders. This will cover sites anywhere from the Borders General Hospital, Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, Western General & St Johns in Livingston, and smaller sites in between if required. Bank staff can book shifts that are requested in any area they prefer and have flexibility to work across multiple sites should they choose.
Interested candidates are required to evidence on application, awareness of the Staff Bank function and individual commitment to being part of our supplementary workforce.
Informal Contacts -
Supplementary Staffing Manager - Natalie McIntosh - natalie.mcintosh@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk
Please note that successful candidates will be given a contract for services. These are not permanent roles.
Data Protection Act
During the course of our activities we will collect, store and process personal information about our prospective, current and former staff. The law determines how organisations can use personal information. For further information on the type of data that is handled, what the purpose is of processing the data and where and why we share data, please see the NHS Lothian Staff Privacy Notice, found at -
https://www.nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk/YourRights/DataProtection/Pages/StaffPrivacyNotice.aspx.
For the purposes of this privacy notice, 'staff' includes applicants, employees, workers (including agency, casual and contracted staff), volunteers, trainees and those carrying out work experience.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Healthcare Services & Hospitals
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for NHS Lothian and Borders Staff Bank - CATERING ASSISTANTS, BAND 2 roles across NHS Scotland's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Healthcare Services & Hospitals.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £23,362 - £25,368 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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