bank Healthcare Assistant

Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A health care organization is seeking Bank Health Care Assistants for inpatient wards. The ideal candidates should have experience in mental health care, be committed to patient-centred care, and be able to work flexible long shifts. The position requires attending a mandatory training course. This role offers the chance to develop mental health skills while providing compassionate care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Health Care Assistant in a mental health setting is preferred.
• Ability to work flexible long shifts including nights and weekends.
• Commitment to patient-centred care and completion of training.

Responsibilities

• Provide empathetic, person‑centred care to adult and older patients in inpatient wards.
• Assist with mobilization, personal care and therapeutic activities.
• Support nursing staff to meet the needs of service users.

Skills

Empathetic patient care

Ability to assist with personal care

Support for nursing staff

Education

Completion of mandatory training course

Job description

Foss Park Hospital is looking for Bank Health Care Assistants to work within the inpatient wards.

If you are passionate about mental health care and ready for a new challenge, this role provides an exciting opportunity to develop your mental health skills while delivering patient‑centred care in an adult and older people inpatient setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide empathetic, person‑centred care to adult and older patients in inpatient wards.
• Assist with mobilisation, personal care and therapeutic activities.
• Support nursing staff in meeting the needs of service users and promote choice and independence.
• Work flexible long shifts (day and night), including weekdays and weekends, as and when required.
• Attend the mandatory 5‑day consecutive training course and any additional safety training.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Health Care Assistant in a mental health setting is preferred.
• Commitment to patient‑centred care and ability to work flexible long shifts.
• Must be able to attend the mandatory 5‑day training course.
• Bank workers are not regular employees and have no guaranteed employment.

Training and Qualification

• Mandatory 5‑day consecutive training course for all new recruits.
• Completion of this training is a prerequisite for working within the Trust.

Key Values

• Respect – listening, inclusive, working in partnership.
• Compassion – kind, supportive, recognising and celebrating.
• Responsibility – honest, learning, ambitious.

Working Hours

Shifts are typically long days and nights, including weekdays and weekends. Bank workers work as and when required, with no guarantee of continuous employment.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted through the Trust’s hiring portal. We offer two start dates per month on the 1st and 3rd Mondays.