Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Bank Healthcare Assistant

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Job summary

We are seeking compassionate, reliable and motivated Bank Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) to join our temporary staffing workforce. This is an excellent opportunity to work flexibly across a variety of clinical areas while supporting the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care.

As a Bank HCA, you will work alongside registered nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team to provide safe, effective and compassionate care to patients across our wards.

Main duties of the job

Your key responsibilities will include:

Patient Care

Deliver direct care and emotional support to patients in line with Trust policies and procedures
Assist patients with activities of daily living such as personal hygiene, nutrition and mobility
Support a patient-centred approach to care delivery
Monitor and record basic observations (e.g., temperature, pulse, blood pressure) once trained
Report any changes in a patients condition to a registered nurse promptly

Supporting Clinical Teams

Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure safe and effective care
Assist in the day-to-day running of the ward as delegated
Attend ward handovers and contribute to care planning

Communication & Documentation

Maintain accurate patient records in line with national and Trust standards
Communicate effectively with patients, relatives and colleagues, adapting your approach to meet individual needs
Maintain patient dignity, privacy and confidentiality at all times

Safety & Compliance

Follow all Trust policies, procedures and infection prevention guidelines
Maintain a safe environment for patients and staff
Complete mandatory training and participate in ongoing professional development

About us

Bank Partners is a UK-based healthcare staffing organisation that specialises in managing NHS staff banks and providing flexible workforce solutions to NHS trusts including Portsmouth NHS Trust. Bank Partners works in partnership to manage staff banks, provide flexible work opportunities for healthcare professionals, and maintain safe staffing levels across hospital wards.

Date posted

15 May 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£12.51 to £22.89 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

C8192-26-0275

Job locations

Queen Alexandra Hospital

Southwick Hill Road

Cosham

Portsmouth

PO6 3LY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Healthcare Assistant (HCA) plays a vital role in supporting registered nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care.

The post holder will assist with basic clinical and non-clinical duties, ensuring patients are cared for safely, respectfully, and with dignity at all times.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Healthcare Assistant (HCA) plays a vital role in supporting registered nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care.

The post holder will assist with basic clinical and non-clinical duties, ensuring patients are cared for safely, respectfully, and with dignity at all times.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

6 months paid experience in the last 3 years
Basic IT skills
Physically able to undertake patient care duties, including manual handling

Desirable

NVQ Level 2 (or willingness to work towards)
Care Certificate (or willingness to complete)

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

6 months paid experience in the last 3 years
Basic IT skills
Physically able to undertake patient care duties, including manual handling

Desirable

NVQ Level 2 (or willingness to work towards)
Care Certificate (or willingness to complete)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.