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Bank Healthcare Assistant - Ward

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North East England
Permanent
Exercise Therapist

Posted 10 day(s) ago

Reference: 2420266

Job summary

Assisting the team on the surgical ward in the provision of exemplary patient care Contributing to the support and monitoring of patients Identifying and reporting any significant changes that might affect the patient's health and well-being to the appropriate person Assisting with the movement of patients in line with hospital policies

Main duties of the job

Assisting the team on the surgical ward in the provision of exemplary patient care Contributing to the support and monitoring of patients Identifying and reporting any significant changes that might affect the patient's health and well-being to the appropriate person Assisting with the movement of patients in line with hospital policies

About us

Spire Portsmouth Hospital has an exciting and rewarding opportunity to join the staffing bank as a Healthcare Assistant. This role forms an intrinsic part of our clinical team, working alongside our nursing staff in the surgical ward

Details
Date posted

12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

28624

Job locations

Bartons Rd, Havant PO9 5NP

Portsmouth

PO95NP

United Kingdom


Job description
Job responsibilities

Healthcare Assistant | Surgical ward| Bank- Flexible Working| Havant, Hampshire Spire Portsmouth Hospital has an exciting and rewarding opportunity to join the staffing bank as a Healthcare Assistant. This role forms an intrinsic part of our clinical team, working alongside our nursing staff in the surgical ward *Shifts Monday to Sunday - Long day - 0700-1930 or nights 1900-0730 Spire Portsmouth Hospital offers world-class care within beautiful surroundings and is part of one of the UK's most respected private hospital groups. With a full multidisciplinary medical team, you can get fast access to expert healthcare, from consultations and diagnosis to personalised treatments and as much aftercare as you clinically need. Duties and responsibilities:

  • Assisting the team on the surgical ward in the provision of exemplary patient care
  • Contributing to the support and monitoring of patients
  • Identifying and reporting any significant changes that might affect the patient's health and well-being to the appropriate person
  • Assisting with the movement of patients in line with hospital policies
    • Who we're looking for:
  • Previous experience of working as an HCA (or equivalent) in a clinical environment
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Experience in ECGs, taking blood/blood pressures and patient observations
  • It would be advantageous to hold an NVQ Level 3
    • Benefits * Bank colleagues are paid weekly * We offer competitive rates to our bank colleagues who work on a flexible basis, often to cover busy periods, sickness, or annual leave * Unsocial Enhancements, dependent upon shift pattern worked (won't be applicable for all) * Access to Spire Healthcare pension * Access to Blue Light Card discounts * Smart spending discounts (in addition to Blue Light discounts) via 'Spire for You' * Wellbeing Centre access via 'Spire for You' * Free uniform * Free DBS * Full induction, including mandatory training updates * Opportunities for further training and progression into permanent posts * Knowledge, support and guidance through your recruitment journey from Spire's specialist Resourcing Team * We offer competitive rates to our bank colleagues who work on a flexible basis, often to cover busy periods, sickness or annual leave. Our Values We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation: * Driving clinical excellence * Doing the right thing * Caring is our passion * Keeping it simple * Delivering on our promises * Succeeding and celebrating together * Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart. Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people
    Job description
    Job responsibilities

    Healthcare Assistant | Surgical ward| Bank- Flexible Working| Havant, Hampshire Spire Portsmouth Hospital has an exciting and rewarding opportunity to join the staffing bank as a Healthcare Assistant. This role forms an intrinsic part of our clinical team, working alongside our nursing staff in the surgical ward *Shifts Monday to Sunday - Long day - 0700-1930 or nights 1900-0730 Spire Portsmouth Hospital offers world-class care within beautiful surroundings and is part of one of the UK's most respected private hospital groups. With a full multidisciplinary medical team, you can get fast access to expert healthcare, from consultations and diagnosis to personalised treatments and as much aftercare as you clinically need. Duties and responsibilities:

  • Assisting the team on the surgical ward in the provision of exemplary patient care
  • Contributing to the support and monitoring of patients
  • Identifying and reporting any significant changes that might affect the patient's health and well-being to the appropriate person
  • Assisting with the movement of patients in line with hospital policies
    • Who we're looking for:
  • Previous experience of working as an HCA (or equivalent) in a clinical environment
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Experience in ECGs, taking blood/blood pressures and patient observations
  • It would be advantageous to hold an NVQ Level 3
    • Benefits * Bank colleagues are paid weekly * We offer competitive rates to our bank colleagues who work on a flexible basis, often to cover busy periods, sickness, or annual leave * Unsocial Enhancements, dependent upon shift pattern worked (won't be applicable for all) * Access to Spire Healthcare pension * Access to Blue Light Card discounts * Smart spending discounts (in addition to Blue Light discounts) via 'Spire for You' * Wellbeing Centre access via 'Spire for You' * Free uniform * Free DBS * Full induction, including mandatory training updates * Opportunities for further training and progression into permanent posts * Knowledge, support and guidance through your recruitment journey from Spire's specialist Resourcing Team * We offer competitive rates to our bank colleagues who work on a flexible basis, often to cover busy periods, sickness or annual leave. Our Values We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation: * Driving clinical excellence * Doing the right thing * Caring is our passion * Keeping it simple * Delivering on our promises * Succeeding and celebrating together * Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart. Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people
    Person Specification
    Qualifications
    Essential
    • Previous experience of working as an HCA (or equivalent) in a clinical environment
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
    • Experience in ECGs, taking blood/blood pressures and patient observations
    • It would be advantageous to hold an NVQ Level 3
    Experience
    Essential
    • Previous experience of working as an HCA (or equivalent) in a clinical environment
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
    • Experience in ECGs, taking blood/blood pressures and patient observations
    • It would be advantageous to hold an NVQ Level 3
    Person Specification
    Qualifications
    Essential
    • Previous experience of working as an HCA (or equivalent) in a clinical environment
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
    • Experience in ECGs, taking blood/blood pressures and patient observations
    • It would be advantageous to hold an NVQ Level 3
    Experience
    Essential
    • Previous experience of working as an HCA (or equivalent) in a clinical environment
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
    • Experience in ECGs, taking blood/blood pressures and patient observations
    • It would be advantageous to hold an NVQ Level 3
    Disclosure and Barring Service Check

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

    UK Registration

    Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

    Additional information
    Disclosure and Barring Service Check

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

    UK Registration

    Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

    Employer details
    Employer name

    Spire Healthcare Ltd

    Address

    Bartons Rd, Havant PO9 5NP

    Portsmouth

    PO95NP

    United Kingdom


    Employer's website

    https://www.spirehealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer details
    Employer name

    Spire Healthcare Ltd

    Address

    Bartons Rd, Havant PO9 5NP

    Portsmouth

    PO95NP

    United Kingdom


    Employer's website

    https://www.spirehealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)