# Band 2 Healthcare Assistant Jobs in the NHS > Band 2 healthcare assistant job landing page from Job Clerk. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/jobs/healthcare-support-worker/band-2 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/jobs/healthcare-support-worker/band-2.md ## Live Market Snapshot - **Live vacancies:** 175 - **NHS employers:** 87 - **New vacancies this week:** 104 - **Filter scope:** Scoped to Band 2 and Healthcare Assistant. - **Observed salary range:** GBP 23,874 to GBP 30,142 ## Role Summary Healthcare assistant and support worker posts provide direct patient care under the guidance of registered nurses and other clinicians. Duties typically include personal care, observations, mobility support, and ward routines. Most posts sit at Band 2 or Band 3, with Band 4 assistant practitioner roles available for experienced staff who complete additional training. ## Typical Responsibilities - 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 - Supporting safe patient transfers and mobility - Recognising and reporting safeguarding concerns - Stocking, restocking, and maintaining a clean clinical environment ## 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) ## Employers Hiring - NHS Highland (10 jobs) - NHS Lothian (6 jobs) - Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (5 jobs) - Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (5 jobs) - Marie Curie (5 jobs) - NHS Lanarkshire (5 jobs) - Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (5 jobs) - East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (4 jobs) ## Locations Hiring - Southampton, South East (5 jobs) - Doncaster, North East and Yorkshire (4 jobs) - Bury St Edmunds, East of England (3 jobs) - Sheffield, North East and Yorkshire (3 jobs) - Liverpool, North West (3 jobs) - Manchester, North West (3 jobs) - Preston, North West (2 jobs) - Brackley, Midlands (2 jobs) - Lancaster, North West (2 jobs) - Leith Community Treatment Centre, East of Scotland (2 jobs) - Coventry, Midlands (2 jobs) - An Acarsaid Community Care Centre, North of Scotland (2 jobs) ## Grade Context 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. Salary guidance: £25,272. ## Grade Requirements 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 Enhanced DBS clearance (arranged by the employer) ## FAQs ### What is the salary for NHS Band 2 roles? NHS Band 2 roles pay £25,272 per year under the 2026/27 Agenda for Change pay scale. Additional allowances may apply for unsocial hours, weekends, or high-cost area supplements. ### What qualifications do I need for NHS Band 2 jobs? Most Band 2 roles do not require specific qualifications. GCSEs in English and maths are often desirable but not essential. Training, including the Care Certificate, is provided on the job. The person specification will list what is essential vs. desirable for each post. ### What jobs are available at NHS Band 2? Band 2 roles include healthcare assistants, domestic staff, porters, catering assistants, admin assistants, and reception staff. These are entry-level positions that provide valuable experience in healthcare. ### What qualifications do I need to become an NHS healthcare support worker? Many trusts accept candidates without formal qualifications and provide the Care Certificate on the job. GCSEs in English and maths, any patient-facing experience, and evidence of caring values will strengthen an application. ### Are healthcare assistant jobs the same as healthcare support worker jobs? Many NHS adverts use healthcare assistant, HCA, clinical support worker, and healthcare support worker for closely related patient-care roles. The exact duties and band depend on the employer and service. ### What is the salary for NHS healthcare support workers? Under the 2026/27 pay scale, NHS healthcare support workers typically work at Band 2-3 (approximately £25,000-£27,000). With additional training and responsibilities, progression to Band 4 (£28,000-£31,000) is possible. ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk SEO landing-page data as the HTML page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Live job counts change as source NHS adverts open and close.