About this role
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 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.
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 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 details
Employer name
Isle of Wight NHS Trust
Address
St Mary's Hospital
Parkhurst Road
Newport
Isle of Wight
PO30 5TG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.iow.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)