Bank Healthcare Assistant
- Part-time
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 and 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 and 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 Isle of Wight 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.
Details
Date posted: 23 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 2
Salary: £12.92 an hour
Contract: Bank
Working pattern: Flexible working
Closing date: 06 November 2026
Person Specification
Essential
- 6 months paid NHS experience in the last 3 years as a Healthcare Assistant
- 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.
Employer contact details
Contact: Onboarding Administrator, Charli Martin
Email: iwt.recruitment@bankpartners.co.uk
Phone: 03308284362
Apply through our website.