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Working on the Bank – Bedford Hospital

Flexible working can be an optional extra or a career choice. Joining our bank means you have the flexibility to choose when and where you wish to work. There are many benefits to joining our staff bank:

Weekly payment for all bank work
First choice of available shifts
Choice and control over when you work and competitive rates of pay
Work with us without committing to a permanent post
Work in a variety of areas
Gain additional experience and keep your skills up to date
Gradual return to work after a career break
The opportunity to work in an area where there are no permanent vacancies

As a member of the hospital bank you will also:

Be treated as an internal applicant if you want to apply for a permanent position with us
Have access to a number of discounts and benefits including NHS Discounts and the NHS Pension Scheme
Have access to training opportunities

All current bank opportunities are also advertised on our jobs section. If you are not currently employed in a substantive post at the L&D and wish to join the staff bank please view our advertised bank vacancies.

Unexpected closure of lifts in Beeden House and reduced lift capacity in the Main Block, Bedford Hospital

Beeden House

We have had to make the difficult decision to close both lifts in Beeden House after finding an unexpected fault during routine maintenance.

This means that there will be disruption to services and appointments on the upper floors of Beeden House.

We are currently contacting patients to find the best individual solution for them, minimise disruption and ensure they continue to receive the care they need. At this point you do not need to contact us, we will contact all affected patients.

The decision to close the lifts was hard, but we felt it was the safest decision to best protect our patients and staff.

Reduced lift capacity in the Main Block

Please be aware our lifts in the Main Block currently have reduced capacity. In order to maintain lift functions and minimise traffic in the remaining lifts, we will be prioritising high priority movements.

Staff, patients and visitors can access the main block lifts if required, but may be asked to wait at main reception while other priority movements are made. A minimum of 4 people will be required before the lift departs. Security staff operating the lifts will be mindful that not all disabilities are visible and make appropriate accommodations for non-ambulant staff and visitors.

We apologise for the inconvenience the closure of lifts and reduced lift capacity will cause.

Thank you to everyone for your patience and support.