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Job requirements
Essential
25 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Mobility
For inpatient based roles, there is no mobility requirement outside of getting to your place of work. For community based roles, own transport or suitable alternative is required, and dependence on public transport is not suitable for community based roles.
- Personal Attributes
Physically capable for performing the role and responsibilities expected of the post holder, i.e. manual handling of clients/service users
- Personal Attributes
Willingness to undertake further training and ongoing development
- Personal Attributes
Ability to recognise own limitation and to effectively utilise supervision and support systems to ensure safe and effective delivery of services
- Personal Attributes
Demonstrates an ability to act calmly in emergencies and to respond in a professional manner in occasionally stressful and challenging situations
- Personal Attributes
Willingness to be flexible and part of a team
- Knowledge and Skills
Demonstrates skills in literacy, written, verbal and an ability to effectively use electronic information and computer technology
- Knowledge and Skills
Demonstrates an understanding of the importance of quality of care
- Knowledge and Skills
Demonstrates an understanding of the role of a Senior Healthcare Assistant
- Knowledge and Skills
Able to work under the direction of a registered practitioner
- Knowledge and Skills
Ability to work efficiently, effectively and professionally in a multi-disciplinary team
- Knowledge and Skills
Ability to work under own Initiative
- Knowledge and Skills
Able to carry out routine and non-routine tasks
- Standard Requirements
Commitment to Equality & Valuing Diversity Principles
- Standard Requirements
Understanding of Confidentiality & Data Protection
- Standard Requirements
Understanding of the service users of the Trust (which could include lived experience of conditions the Trust deals with or of receiving services relevant to those the Trust provides)
- Experience (both work and 'life' related)
Prior experience as a support worker
- Experience (both work and 'life' related)
Experience of working in either: a healthcare environment or social care organisation/setting or lived experience of providing care or service industry requiring people contact
- Demonstrates a commitment to the Trust's Values
Compassion
- Demonstrates a commitment to the Trust's Values
Trust
- Demonstrates a commitment to the Trust's Values
Respect
- Demonstrates a commitment to the Trust's Values
Integrity
- Qualifications (Equivalent qualifications will be considered where their equivalency can be demonstrated)
Level 2 qualification in functional skills Maths and English or equivalent qualification
- Qualifications (Equivalent qualifications will be considered where their equivalency can be demonstrated)
Level 3 qualification in Care or equivalent relevant experience
- Qualifications (Equivalent qualifications will be considered where their equivalency can be demonstrated)
Care Certificate or required to successfully complete within 12 weeks
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Job summary
Bank Health Care Assistants (HCAs) are at the core of the NHS. We are looking to add to our pool of Bank HCAs who work at numerous locations across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We are looking for applicants for all locations but would particularly welcome candidates able to work in: Loughborough, Oakham, Melton Mowbray, Market Harborough, Hinckley and Coalville. If you are looking for flexibility and can demonstrate prior experience of working in a healthcare environment, then why not consider joining our bank? We are specifically looking for applicants who can demonstrate working in a Mental Health, Learning Disability or Autism environments as well as general healthcare. An excellent applicant will be able to highlight a significant range of experiences in their application in such environments and will be able to hit the ground running with minimal supervision in whatever team they would be working. This needs to be evidenced in your application. This post may close earlier than the advertised closing date depending on volume of applications received. PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE NOT ABLE TO OFFER SPONSORSHIPS FOR THESE POSITIONS. PLEASE DONT APPLY UNLESS YOU HAVE A CURRENT LEGAL RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK Interviews for shortlisted applicants will be held on Saturday 23rd September
Main duties of the job
As an HCA you will support the healthcare team in the delivery of direct patient care. You will work closely with our nurses, allied health professionals and other healthcare professionals in multi-disciplinary teams. Our patients include people of all ages and we provide both physical and mental health services across our Trust sites or at home/virtually. You'll be joining our team of bank staff who provide cover across all areas of the Trust. You will work under a flexible zero-hour bank agreement and can choose from available shifts to fit round your other commitments. Shifts vary and can cover days, nights, weekends and other shifts patterns. Support and training: On commencement you will attend a trust induction and undertake mandatory classroom-based training such as basic life support, manual handing, infection control, safeguarding and more. Once you have completed the suite of mandatory training provided you will then be able to access booking onto shifts. Our Centralised Staffing Solutions Team will be on hand to support you with any queries or bookings to work on our bank. Please note, although we have some work available within Leicester, we are a separate employer to University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust which manages the three Leicester hospitals. If you are looking for work at the Royal, General or Glenfield hospitals, you need to visit University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust website. We may close the advert early
About us
We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible. About Us Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups. Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents. We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy. For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy). All jobs will require permission to work in the UK. For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started. Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.
Details
- Date posted: 15 September 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 3
- Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 a year
- Contract: Bank
- Working pattern: Flexible working
- Reference number: 007469
- Job locations: County Hall,Penn Lloyd Building, Glenfield, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 8TB, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
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This advert is for Band 3 Bank Healthcare Assistant with Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust in Leicester, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Healthcare assistant role. The advertised salary is £25760.00 to £27476.00. The contract type is Bank. The application deadline is 17 Sep 2026.
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