Band 2 Healthcare Assistant Jobs in the NHS
Band 2 is the entry point for most NHS support roles. Posts typically involve supervised, task-based work such as patient care, cleaning, portering, or reception. No formal qualifications are usually required to apply.
175 live vacancies at this grade · 87 NHS employers · salary £25,272
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£24k - £30k
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What to expect from Band 2 Healthcare Assistant roles
Band 2 is the entry point for most NHS support roles. Posts typically involve supervised, task-based work such as patient care, cleaning, portering, or reception. No formal qualifications are usually required to apply. For healthcare assistant candidates, this usually means matching the advertised responsibilities to your evidence before applying: the same band can cover different service settings, rota patterns, and levels of supervision across NHS employers.
Job Clerk is currently tracking 175 live band 2 healthcare assistant vacancies across 87 NHS employers. Use this page to compare the broad market, then narrow into a city page when you need local salary expectations, employers, and closing-date pressure.
Recent salary data for band 2 healthcare assistant roles ranges from about £23,874 to £30,142 per year, depending on employer, setting, rota pattern, and high-cost area supplements.
Band expectations
- Literacy and numeracy at a level to record observations and follow written procedures
- Willingness to complete the Care Certificate within 12 weeks
- Ability to follow infection prevention, manual handling, and safety protocols
- Flexibility for shift work including nights, weekends, and bank holidays
Role evidence to prepare
- Recording and escalating vital signs observations (NEWS2, PEWS)
- Phlebotomy, ECGs, or wound care (where trained and competent)
- Supporting patients with nutrition, hydration, and mealtime assistance
- Infection prevention: hand hygiene, PPE, equipment decontamination
Typical requirements
- Care Certificate (completed within first 12 weeks of starting)
- NVQ/QCF Level 2-3 in Health and Social Care (desirable)
- Previous care, support, or patient-facing experience (desirable)
- Manual handling certification (usually provided on induction)
Hiring locations
Current band 2 healthcare assistant demand is visible in Southampton, Doncaster, Bury St Edmunds, Sheffield, and Liverpool. Location pages help you compare local trusts, travel expectations, and live job counts before applying.
Employer mix
Recent listings include employers such as NHS Highland, NHS Lothian, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, and Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Review each advert for the person specification, application method, and whether the post closes early after enough applications.
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