From January 9th, 2023, all Bank Members who work with 24/7 inpatient or residential services will need to have successfully completed Surrey & Borders VRT or a Refresher Course to work there. Previously Bank Members were able to work as long as the training had been booked. This is no longer the case; Bank Members must now have completed the training should they wish to work at the locations listed below:
24 7 Juniper
24 7 Magnolia
24 7 Mulberry
24 7 Rowan
24 7 Victoria
24 7 New Spenser
24 7 Meadows
24 7 Assessment Suite FRH
Deacon Unit St Ebbas Intensive Support LD
Care Home Oakwood
An initial VRT course is 5 days (9:30 – 16:30 each day). A 3-day refresher is then required annually, which must be completed before the previous year expires. VRT takes place at Surrey & Borders dedicated training suite: Burnham, West Park, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 8PB.
The course is provided free of charge to NHSP Bank Members. NHSP Bank Members will be paid for the time spent completing the course.
Places on the courses are specifically for NHSP Surrey & Borders Bank Members who currently work shifts in the relevant services or those new Bank Members who intend to work shift. Please only enrol on the course if this applies.
To book a course please contact the Surrey & Borders VRT Team at VRT@sabp.nhs.uk.
Also contact this email address if you have any further questions or queries.