Bank Healthcare Assistant

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in London seeks a Band 3 Bank Healthcare Assistant to deliver patient-centred care under the supervision of nursing staff. Responsibilities include conducting clinical assessments, monitoring vital signs, and supporting patient independence. Ideal candidates will have relevant healthcare qualifications and experience working in health settings, along with a commitment to patient care.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction

Flexible working options

Annual travel card loan

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a health or social care setting.
• Experience of working as part of a team.
• Experience with various databases.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ongoing assessments of patients and report on clinical information.
• Undertake delegated clinical activities such as vital signs monitoring.
• Facilitate effective communication with patients and carers.

Skills

Knowledge of NHS

Numeracy and literacy

Multi-agency services awareness

Risk management awareness

Understanding of ageing process

Education

Higher Professional Diploma in Health and Wellbeing (NVQ/QCF – Level 3)

Recognised equivalent course

GCSE grade A–C or equivalent in English and Maths

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Central London Community Healthcare – Band 3 Bank Healthcare Assistant

The Clinical Support Worker (CSW) will provide a combination of general and specific care to a group of patients under the guidance and supervision of a registered nurse or allied health professional. The post holder is expected to develop proficiency and competence in their area of practice through competency assessments specific to their clinical area. The CSW will promote optimum independence and deliver individualised, patient‑centred care to a delegated caseload. Additionally, the post holder will support the Community Nursing/Rehabilitation Team in achieving key performance indicators and maintaining the quality of service delivery.

Main Duties of the Job

• To contribute to the on‑going assessment of a patient by completing the appropriate paperwork for allocated patients, recording and reporting all clinical and behavioural information to the nurse/therapist for action and planning purposes.
• To undertake, and report back on delegated clinical activities that have previously been signed competent. Eg: vital signs, routine urinalysis, glucose monitoring, gait/mobility training, falls prevention awareness groups, increasing independence through activities of daily living.
• To enable patients/carers to make most effective use of resources within the service by ensuring they receive up‑to‑date information sheets, responding to any questions constructively.
• To pass onto/seek assistance from other colleagues, promptly, any questions that you are unable to resolve.
• To liaise and refer patients to the MDT team as appropriate in accordance with local procedures.
• To assist with errands and general duties appropriate to the clinical area as required.
• To prescribe appropriate equipment and educate carers and patients in the safe use of this equipment, after being deemed competent to do so.
• To use clinical judgement and skills to report any untoward changes in patients or clients’ health status immediately to the relevant team member, GP, District Nurse or emergency services if appropriate.

About Us

Just as we care about our patients’ well‑being, we care about yours!

We Can Offer You

• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role.
• Car lease scheme (only available for Band 5 and up).
• Flexible working options.
• Annual travel card loan.
• Training, support and development in your career.

To have a full look at our benefits and what it’s like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Job Details

Date posted: 29 October 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 3

Salary: £14.26 an hour (Weekly pay will include: Basic pay + HCAS + 12.07% Holiday pay)

Contract: Bank

Working pattern: Full‑time

Reference number: 824-BANK-LIT1484

Job locations: Marjory Warren ward, Finchley Memorial Hospital, Granville Road, London, N12 0JE

Person Specification

Education/Qualification – Essential

• Higher Professional Diploma in Health and Wellbeing (NVQ/QCF – Level 3)
• A recognised equivalent course

Education/Qualification – Desirable

• GCSE grade A–C or equivalent in English and Maths; ECDL certificate
• Registration with the national regulatory body (when it becomes available)

Experience – Essential

• Experience of working in a health or social care setting
• Experience of working as part of a team
• Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of databases

Experience – Desirable

• Experience with the NHS patient information database (Rio, CIS)

Skills & Knowledge – Essential

• Knowledge of NHS, demonstrate an acceptable level of numeracy and literacy
• Knowledge of multi‑agency services available and processes for referral
• An awareness of risk management
• Knowledge of the effects of the ageing process and needs of vulnerable adults in relation to their health and well‑being

Skills & Knowledge – Desirable

• Knowledge of local health needs strategies

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here: Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (opens in a new tab).

Employer Details

Employer: Central London Community Health Trust

Address: Marjory Warren ward, Finchley Memorial Hospital, Granville Road, London, N12 0JE

Website: https://clch.nhs.uk/