Bank Lifeguard

Bank Lifeguard

The closing date is 20 February 2026.

This post is based in the therapeutic hydrotherapy pool working as a lifeguard, providing lifeguard services for all users of the pool maintaining safe and effective running of the hydrotherapy pool service including providing constant supervision of all users of the therapeutic pool whilst in the hydrotherapy pool building during use of the pool, use of the shower facilities and whilst using the changing cubicles and changing rooms.

The post holder will maintain safety in the therapeutic pool environment reacting immediately to accidents or incidents, enacting pool rescue or emergency evacuation from the pool or providing assistance poolside or in any areas of the building. The post holder will also maintain compliance with cleanliness standards for the Hydrotherapy pool and undertake cleaning duties as this role requires.

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt maintains a register of Temporary Workers "The Bank" Joining the Trust's Bank does not constitute a contract of employment between the bank member and the Trust. The Trust will notify bank members when a suitable assignment arises, and members will be able to choose whether or not to accept it. The bank worker is under no obligation to accept an offer of an assignment.

• To ensure health and safety of all pool users, their carers/relatives and RJAH staff at all times.
• To provide constant supervision to all users of the hydrotherapy pool in all areas of the pool building.
• To recognise and lead on management of an emergency situation including undertaking an emergency evacuation or rescue from the therapeutic pool, as per the emergency evacuation plan.
• To manage medical emergencies in the pool building including administering effective first aid or basic life support if required as per the emergency action plan.
• To monitor pool user behaviour and ensure compliance with expected conduct/behaviour.
• To obtain and maintain recognised lifeguarding qualifications up to date and attend regular training updates locally.
• To undertake cleaning tasks as outlined in the pool operating procedures for the lifeguard role.
• To report any equipment issues or incidents/malfunctions via the required process immediately including liaising with Estates department.
• To report any infection prevention control issues immediately as per the operating procedures.
• To comply with professional conduct.
• To record attendance of pool users via the required system.

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH) is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation.

In the National Staff Survey, 74% of our staff would recommend the Trust as a place to work and 92% would recommend the hospital to a friend or relative for treatment.

Joining RJAH is more than just a job - we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role. We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to outstanding professional development opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities - including our recently-opened £6 million Headley Court Veterans  Orthopaedic Centre (the first unit of its kind in the UK).

RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham. The hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry in Oswestry, just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital. The station is part of the Chester to Birmingham line. We are based in North Shropshire, close to the border with North and Mid Wales.

It is one of the most attractive parts of the country, with a rich historic culture and excellent transport links. It offers outstanding opportunities for anyone who enjoys an outdoor lifestyle or is looking to raise a family.

Additional Information

Physical Skills and Effort

The role requires physical effort with assisting with the pool hoist in and out of the pool, assisting patients in submersible hydrotherapy pool chairs or shower chairs, moving large changing plinths, carrying laundry bags of towels, hosing down flooring or equipment, cleaning pool equipment, mopping poolside flooring to reduce standing water, using machines to remove water from the flooring. This role includes long periods of standing or sitting.

The role can also include long periods of sustained concentration to ensure safety of all pool users.

• Working conditions

The therapeutic hydrotherapy pool has an air temperature of between 28-32 degrees, the water temperature is between 30-35 degrees. The working environment can be consistently hot to work in. The nature of the pool setting has inherent risks of a slippery floor and people moving around the environment with slippery wet surfaces.

• Risk Management involves all staff identifying…