Bank Healthcare Assistant

Job summary

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

Job responsibilities

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.