# Band 5 Healthcare Assistant Jobs in the NHS

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## Live Market Snapshot

- **Live vacancies:** 38
- **NHS employers:** 24
- **New vacancies this week:** 19
- **Filter scope:** Scoped to Band 5 and Healthcare Assistant.
- **Observed salary range:** GBP 31,049 to GBP 48,117

## 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

- Inclusion (5 jobs)
- Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (4 jobs)
- Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (4 jobs)
- Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust (2 jobs)
- Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (2 jobs)
- East London NHS Foundation Trust (2 jobs)
- Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (2 jobs)
- Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (1 jobs)

## Locations Hiring

- Birmingham, Midlands (2 jobs)
- Stafford, Midlands (2 jobs)
- London, London (2 jobs)
- Carlisle, North East and Yorkshire (2 jobs)
- Aylesbury, Midlands (1 jobs)
- South Eastern Corporate Bank, South (1 jobs)
- Gloucester, South West (1 jobs)
- Middlesex, London (1 jobs)
- Newcastle upon Tyne, North East and Yorkshire (1 jobs)
- Bradford, North East and Yorkshire (1 jobs)
- Newport, Midlands (1 jobs)
- Chandlers Ford, South East (1 jobs)

## Grade Context

Band 5 is where most newly qualified registered professionals start: nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, radiographers, dietitians, and others. Posts involve autonomous clinical practice under supervision, with progression to Band 6 typically after 2-4 years. Salary guidance: £32,073 - £39,043.

## Grade Requirements

Professional registration with the relevant body (NMC, HCPC, GPhC)

Degree-level qualification approved by your regulator

Evidence of clinical competence from placements or supervised practice

Readiness to manage an autonomous caseload under supervision

Flexibility for shift work, weekends, and on-call (most clinical posts)

## FAQs

### What is the salary for NHS Band 5 roles?

NHS Band 5 roles pay between £32,073 and £39,043 per year under the 2026/27 Agenda for Change pay scale, plus additional payments for unsocial hours, on-calls, and high-cost area supplements.

### What qualifications do I need for NHS Band 5 jobs?

Band 5 roles require a relevant degree and professional registration (NMC for nurses, HCPC for allied health professionals, etc.). These are the entry-level positions for newly qualified practitioners.

### What jobs are available at NHS Band 5?

Band 5 roles include staff nurses, newly qualified physiotherapists, occupational therapists, radiographers, dietitians, speech therapists, and other registered healthcare professionals in their first posts.

### 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.

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