# Bank Healthcare Assistant

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust.

## Canonical URLs

- **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/bank-healthcare-assistant/b4c10463-3fdc-47d7-9af4-0df80e0c1cdb
- **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/bank-healthcare-assistant/b4c10463-3fdc-47d7-9af4-0df80e0c1cdb.md

## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust
- **Location:** Trustwide
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Healthcare support worker
- **Grade:** Band 3
- **Salary:** £25,760 - £27,476 per annum
- **Contract type:** Bank: 0 hour contract
- **Employment type:** Flexible working - 0 hours per week (Various)
- **Closing date:** 2026-09-25T22:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-08-24T00:01:00.451Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/East_Yorkshire/Hull_East_Riding/Humber_Teaching_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Mental_Health_Services/Mental_Health_Services-v8248338
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8248338?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.humber.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

Please note that this advertised vacancy does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa and therefore HTFT would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

To comply with safeguarding regulations we are only able to accept applicants from candidates who are over 18.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Healthcare Assistants to join our Humbelievable bank and support services throughout the Trust.

Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust is seeking experienced Band 3 Healthcare Assistants to join our Bank Workforce.

Primarily the shifts for this service mainly operate within our Mental Health units based at Newbridges, Miranda House, Mill View Court / Lodge, Maister Court, Cottingham Road, Hull.

However, as a member of our bank you will be able to pick up shifts trust wide.

To apply for this position, please ensure that you have the right to work in the UK. This role is NOT eligible for sponsorship as it is a zero hour contract.

### Main duties of the job

As a Band 3 Healthcare Assistant, you will:

- Deliver high-quality personal care and support to patients
- Assist with mobility, nutrition, and hygiene needs
- Monitor and record vital signs and observations
- Support clinical teams in a variety of settings, including inpatient wards and community services
- Provide emotional support to patients and their families
- Work flexibly across shifts to meet service needs

About You

We’re looking for individuals who:

- Have previous experience in a healthcare setting (essential)
- Hold an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent
- Are compassionate, reliable, and adaptable
- Can commit to working flexibly between December and March
- Are passionate about delivering excellent patient care

Why Join Our Trust Bank Workforce?

- Flexible working to suit your availability
- Access to training and development
- Supportive and inclusive teams
- Opportunity to gain experience across a range of services

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

### Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

## Person Specification

### Experience

**Essential**

- Working knowledge of mental health or learning disability issues including: mental health legislation, medication management, user involvement
- Demonstrable experience of working with young people and/or mental health and/or learning disabilities services

**Desirable**

- Experience of working with young people

### Skills and Competencies

**Essential**

- Ability to communicate and engage with CYPF
- Evidence of inter-personal skills and the ability to form therapeutic relationships with CYPF
- Ability to work in a demanding environment

**Desirable**

- Ability to motivate others

### Qualifications and Knowledge

**Essential**

- NVQ level 3 in mental health / learning disabilities area or significant equivalent experience in providing a range of activities
- To develop a knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and policy drivers, e.g. the Mental Health Act, Vulnerable Adult Policy, the Children’s Act, Valuing People and implications of these to CYPF and their care
- To have an understanding of Safeguarding, Confidentiality and Information Governance
- To have an understanding of mental health or learning disability issues

## Documents

- [being humber (pdf, 1.1mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2687)
- [staff benefits (pdf, 1.4mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2760)
- [recruitment of ex-offenders (pdf, 336.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2269)
- [application guide & interview tips (pdf, 600.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3021)
- [job description and person specification (pdf, 320.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10560292)

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