Band 2 – Healthcare Assistant – Portsmouth

Hampshire, UK
Nursing
Temporary
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Posted 1 day ago
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Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust are recruiting for a motivated Healthcare Assistant to join their team.

At Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care.

We are here for our local population of about 675,000 residents across Portsmouth and south east Hampshire and care for many people beyond.

The Role:

As a Healthcare Assistant, you will work under the guidance of registered nurses or senior staff to provide hands-on physical and emotional care to patients.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

  • Personal Care: Help patients with washing, bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, and using the toilet or commode.

  • Nutrition & Hydration: Serve meals, help feed patients who need assistance, and monitor fluid intake.

  • Mobility & Safety: Help patients move around safely, use mobility aids, or use equipment like hoists.

  • Vital Signs & Observations: Monitor and record temperatures, pulse, respiration, weight, and blood pressure as instructed.

  • Clinical Support (Varies by Setting): Assist with basic clinical tasks such as changing bed linens, restocking supplies, collecting lab samples (e.g., urine or stool), or preparing treatment rooms.

  • Communication & Record Keeping: Update patient notes, report changes in a patient’s condition to nurses, and reassure families.

Requirements:

  • At least 6 months experience as a HCA at the NHS within the last 3 years.
  • Good standard of literacy and numeracy.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Clear verbal and written English skills to report patient changes, document care notes, and liaise with nurses and families.
  • Basic understanding of monitoring vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure), personal hygiene assistance, and mobility support.
  • Ability to prioritise tasks and cope with the fast-paced or fluctuating demands of a clinical environment.
  • Treating patients, residents, and visitors with dignity, respect, and courtesy.

As a thank you to all our invaluable Bank Staff, we are happy to offer the following advantages:

  • Flexible working hours
  • Access to free Bank Partners Core Skills training
  • Weekly salary
  • Opportunity to work across multiple specialties to gain invaluable experience in various specialities
  • Priority of shifts over all agency workers
  • Competitive pay

Apply now for this exciting opportunity by attaching you CV, and one of our recruitment team members will be in touch shortly.

Bank Partners is an employment agency/employment business (as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003) and is acting on behalf of its client in relation to this vacancy.

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What specialism are you applying for?

Admin & Clerical
Allied Health Professionals
Doctors
Nursing & Midwifery
HCA

Are you currently substantive and wish to work extra bank shifts?

If you hold a permanent or fixed-term contract with the trust and have not resigned in post, you will be eligible to join via another route.
Yes
No

You are eligible to join via another route

If you are currently substantive and wish to work extra bank shifts, please continue your application through the substantive candidate form.

Email the onsite team

Have you recently left your substantive position at the trust (within the last 6 weeks)?

If you have recently left your substantive position you will be eligible to join via another route.
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No

You are eligible to join via another route

If you have left your substantive position, please continue your application through the substantive candidate form.

Continue your application

Do you currently work or have you worked for any agencies at the Trust you are applying to within the last 12 weeks?

Should you currently hold an agency assignment with our Trust you will be eligible to join via another route.
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No

You are eligible to join via another route

If you currently hold an agency assignment with our Trust, please continue your application through the agency consent form.

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Are you eligible to work in the UK?

By law, we can only work with those who are authorised to work in the UK.
Yes
No

We’re unable to proceed with your application

Sadly, we are only able to recruit bank workers who are authorised to work in the UK.

If you would be interested in work opportunities outside of the UK, please contact our sister company, Espirita.

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Will we be able to obtain references from your line manager at your current/previous employer(s) to cover the past 3 years?

We must obtain a minimum of 2 references covering 3 years relevant to the specialty/discipline in which you are applying to work to satisfy your pre-employment checks.
Yes
No

We’re unable to proceed with your application

Sadly, we are only able to recruit bank workers who are able to provide referencing.

Will you be able to provide or be willing to obtain relevant immunisation history?

We must obtain an occupational health check to support your bank registration, should you be unable to obtain your immunisation history we will not be able to support your registration.
Yes
No

We’re unable to proceed with your application

Sadly, we are only able to recruit bank workers who are able to provide immunisation records. Please consult with your GP for more information on how to obtain these.

As part of the application process you will be expected to complete or provide online and practical core training module and a DBS. Are you happy to proceed?

We must obtain a DBS for patient facing roles and core skills training must be completed to support your bank registration.
Yes
No

We’re unable to proceed with your application

Sadly, we are only able to recruit bank workers who can complete / provide Training & DBS Certification.

Are you currently substantive and wish to work extra bank shifts?

If you hold a permanent or fixed-term contract with the trust and have not resigned in post, you will be eligible to join via another route.
Yes
No

You are eligible to join via another route

If you are currently substantive and wish to work extra bank shifts, please continue your application through the substantive candidate form.

Email the onsite team

Have you recently left your substantive position at the trust (within the last 6 weeks)?

If you have recently left your substantive position you will be eligible to join via another route.
Yes
No

You are eligible to join via another route

If you have left your substantive position, please continue your application through the substantive candidate form.

Continue your application

Do you currently work or have you worked for any agencies at the Trust you are applying to within the last 12 weeks?

Should you currently hold an agency assignment with our Trust you will be eligible to join via another route.
Yes
No

You are eligible to join via another route

If you currently hold an agency assignment with our Trust, please continue your application through the agency consent form.

Continue your application

Are you eligible to work in the UK?

By law, we can only work with those who are authorised to work in the UK.
Yes
No

We’re unable to proceed with your application

Sadly, we are only able to recruit bank workers who are authorised to work in the UK.

If you would be interested in work opportunities outside of the UK, please contact our sister company, Espirita.

Visit Espirita

Will we be able to obtain references from your line manager at your current/previous employer(s) to cover the past 3 years?

We must obtain a minimum of 2 references covering 3 years relevant to the specialty/discipline in which you are applying to work to satisfy your pre-employment checks.
Yes
No

We’re unable to proceed with your application

Sadly, we are only able to recruit bank workers who are able to provide referencing.

Will you be able to provide or be willing to obtain relevant immunisation history?

We must obtain an occupational health check to support your bank registration, should you be unable to obtain your immunisation history we will not be able to support your registration.
Yes
No

We’re unable to proceed with your application

Sadly, we are only able to recruit bank workers who are able to provide immunisation records. Please consult with your GP for more information on how to obtain these.

As part of the application process you will be expected to complete or provide online and practical core training module and a DBS. Are you happy to proceed?

We must obtain a DBS for patient facing roles and core skills training must be completed to support your bank registration.
Yes
No

We’re unable to proceed with your application

Sadly, we are only able to recruit bank workers who can complete / provide Training & DBS Certification.

Are you currently substantive and wish to work extra bank shifts?

If you hold a permanent or fixed-term contract with the trust and have not resigned in post, you will be eligible to join via another route.
Yes
No

You are eligible to join via another route

If you are currently substantive and wish to work extra bank shifts, please continue your application through the substantive candidate form.

Email the onsite team

Have you recently left your substantive position at the trust (within the last 6 weeks)?

If you have recently left your substantive position you will be eligible to join via another route.
Yes
No

You are eligible to join via another route

If you have left your substantive position, please continue your application through the substantive candidate form.

Continue your application

Do you currently work or have you worked for any agencies at the Trust you are applying to within the last 12 weeks?

Should you currently hold an agency assignment with our Trust you will be eligible to join via another route.
Yes
No

You are eligible to join via another route

If you currently hold an agency assignment with our Trust, please continue your application through the agency consent form.

Continue your application

Are you eligible to work in the UK?

By law, we can only work with those who are authorised to work in the UK.
Yes
No

We’re unable to proceed with your application

Sadly, we are only able to recruit bank workers who are authorised to work in the UK.

If you would be interested in work opportunities outside of the UK, please contact our sister company, Espirita.

Visit Espirita

Are you registered with the GMC/GDC and do you hold a license to practice?

All bank Medics must must hold registration with the appropriate professional body.
Yes
No

We’re unable to proceed with your application

Sadly, we are only able to recruit bank workers who do not hold current & valid certification.

Do you hold 6 months NHS experience within the last 3 years in the grade and specialty that you are applying for?

All bank Medics must hold the appropriate experience in the specialty that they are applying for.
Yes
No

We’re unable to proceed with your application

Sadly, we are only able to recruit bank workers who do not hold current NHS experience.

Will we be able to obtain references from your line manager at your current/previous employer(s) to cover the past 3 years?

We must obtain a minimum of 2 references covering 3 years relevant to the specialty/discipline in which you are applying to work to satisfy your pre-employment checks.
Yes
No

We’re unable to proceed with your application

Sadly, we are only able to recruit bank workers who are able to provide referencing.

Will you be able to provide or be willing to obtain relevant immunisation history?

We must obtain an occupational health check to support your bank registration, should you be unable to obtain your immunisation history we will not be able to support your registration.
Yes
No

We’re unable to proceed with your application

Sadly, we are only able to recruit bank workers who are able to provide immunisation records. Please consult with your GP for more information on how to obtain these.

As part of the application process you will be expected to complete or provide online and practical core training module and a DBS. Are you happy to proceed?

We must obtain a DBS for patient facing roles and core skills training must be completed to support your bank registration.
Yes
No

We’re unable to proceed with your application

Sadly, we are only able to recruit bank workers who can complete / provide Training & DBS Certification.

Are you currently substantive and wish to work extra bank shifts?

If you hold a permanent or fixed-term contract with the trust and have not resigned in post, you will be eligible to join via another route.
Yes
No

You are eligible to join via another route

If you are currently substantive and wish to work extra bank shifts, please continue your application through the substantive candidate form.

Email the onsite team

Have you recently left your substantive position at the trust (within the last 6 weeks)?

If you have recently left your substantive position you will be eligible to join via another route.
Yes
No

You are eligible to join via another route

If you have left your substantive position, please continue your application through the substantive candidate form.

Continue your application

Do you currently work or have you worked for any agencies at the Trust you are applying to within the last 12 weeks?

Should you currently hold an agency assignment with our Trust you will be eligible to join via another route.
Yes
No

You are eligible to join via another route

If you currently hold an agency assignment with our Trust, please continue your application through the agency consent form.

Continue your application

Are you eligible to work in the UK?

By law, we can only work with those who are authorised to work in the UK.
Yes
No

We’re unable to proceed with your application

Sadly, we are only able to recruit bank workers who are authorised to work in the UK.

If you would be interested in work opportunities outside of the UK, please contact our sister company, Espirita.

Visit Espirita

Are you registered with the NMC/HCPC?

All qualified nurses & midwifes must hold a current valid NMC / HCPC in line with their role.
Yes
No

We’re unable to proceed with your application

Sadly, we are only able to recruit bank workers who hold current & valid certification.

Have you successfully passed your Nursing Preceptorship and hold 6 months post preceptorship experience?

All qualified nurses & midwifes must have completed their preceptorship and hold 6 months post preceptorship experience prior to joining the bank.
Yes
No

We’re unable to proceed with your application

Sadly, we are only able to recruit bank workers who hold post preceptorship experience.

Do you hold 6 months NHS experience within the last 3 years in your band and specialty?

All qualified nurses & midwifes must hold 6 months NHS experience in the same role and band they are applying for.
Yes
No

We’re unable to proceed with your application

Sadly, we are only able to recruit bank workers who have current NHS experience.

Will we be able to obtain references from your line manager at your current/previous employer(s) to cover the past 3 years?

We must obtain a minimum of 2 references covering 3 years relevant to the specialty/discipline in which you are applying to work to satisfy your pre-employment checks.
Yes
No

We’re unable to proceed with your application

Sadly, we are only able to recruit bank workers who are able to provide referencing.

Will you be able to provide or be willing to obtain relevant immunisation history?

We must obtain an occupational health check to support your bank registration, should you be unable to obtain your immunisation history we will not be able to support your registration.
Yes
No

We’re unable to proceed with your application

Sadly, we are only able to recruit bank workers who are able to provide immunisation records. Please consult with your GP for more information on how to obtain these.

As part of the application process you will be expected to complete or provide online and practical core training module and a DBS. Are you happy to proceed?

We must obtain a DBS for patient facing roles and core skills training must be completed to support your bank registration.
Yes
No

We’re unable to proceed with your application

Sadly, we are only able to recruit bank workers who can complete / provide Training & DBS Certification.

Are you currently substantive and wish to work extra bank shifts?

If you hold a permanent or fixed-term contract with the trust and have not resigned in post, you will be eligible to join via another route.
Yes
No

You are eligible to join via another route

If you are currently substantive and wish to work extra bank shifts, please continue your application through the substantive candidate form.

Email the onsite team

Have you recently left your substantive position at the trust (within the last 6 weeks)?

If you have recently left your substantive position you will be eligible to join via another route.
Yes
No

You are eligible to join via another route

If you have left your substantive position, please continue your application through the substantive candidate form.

Continue your application

Do you currently work or have you worked for any agencies at the Trust you are applying to within the last 12 weeks?

Should you currently hold an agency assignment with our Trust you will be eligible to join via another route.
Yes
No

You are eligible to join via another route

If you currently hold an agency assignment with our Trust, please continue your application through the agency consent form.

Continue your application

Are you eligible to work in the UK?

By law, we can only work with those who are authorised to work in the UK.
Yes
No

We’re unable to proceed with your application

Sadly, we are only able to recruit bank workers who are authorised to work in the UK.

If you would be interested in work opportunities outside of the UK, please contact our sister company, Espirita.

Visit Espirita

Do you hold 6 months NHS acute ward-based experience within the last 3 years in your band and specialty?

All unqualified nursing staff must hold 6 months NHS experience to be eligible to join the bank.
Yes
No

We’re unable to proceed with your application

Sadly, we are only able to recruit bank workers who do not hold current NHS experience. If you are a student nurse who has completed at least a 16-week placement with the trust you are applying for please obtain a referral from your placement tutor or ward supervisor.

Will we be able to obtain references from your line manager at your current/previous employer(s) to cover the past 3 years?

We must obtain a minimum of 2 references covering 3 years relevant to the specialty/discipline in which you are applying to work to satisfy your pre-employment checks.
Yes
No

We’re unable to proceed with your application

Sadly, we are only able to recruit bank workers who are able to provide referencing.

Will you be able to provide or be willing to obtain relevant immunisation history?

We must obtain an occupational health check to support your bank registration, should you be unable to obtain your immunisation history we will not be able to support your registration.
Yes
No

We’re unable to proceed with your application

Sadly, we are only able to recruit bank workers who are able to provide immunisation records. Please consult with your GP for more information on how to obtain these.

As part of the application process you will be expected to complete or provide online and practical core training module and a DBS. Are you happy to proceed?

We must obtain a DBS for patient facing roles and core skills training must be completed to support your bank registration.
Yes
No

We’re unable to proceed with your application

Sadly, we are only able to recruit bank workers who can complete / provide Training & DBS Certification.

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