Healthcare Assistant - Bank

HCA Healthcare UK; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Birmingham is seeking qualified Bank Healthcare Assistants for flexible shifts. Candidates will have NVQ Level 2 or 3 and experience in specialisms like Oncology and ITU. The role focuses on patient care in a supportive environment. Join a dynamic team at The Harborne Hospital, enhancing the quality of patient care while enjoying a flexible work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Experience in Oncology, ITU, Surgical and Medical Wards, or Theatres is required.
• Recent experience in one or more specialisms is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to patients in various clinical settings.
• Assist in the delivery of healthcare services as part of a team.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team-focused attitude

Flexible, proactive approach

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent

Job description

Bank Healthcare Assistant
Location: The Harborne Hospital, Birmingham
Salary: Competitive (Bank – Flexible Shifts)
Contract Type: Bank/Flexible working
Specialisms: Oncology, ITU, Surgical/Medical Wards, and Theatres

Join a world-class team at Birmingham’s newest state-of-the-art private hospital.

We are currently seeking qualified and experienced Bank Healthcare Assistants to join our dynamic team at The Harborne Hospital, part of the renowned HCA Healthcare UK group. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a flexible, patient-focused environment that values both clinical excellence and compassionate care.

We are specifically looking for Healthcare Assistants with experience in the following specialisms:
- Oncology
- Intensive Therapy Unit (ITU)
- Surgical and Medical Wards
- Theatres / Operating Department

What you’ll bring:
- A relevant healthcare qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent) – essential
- Recent experience in one or more of the above specialisms
- Excellent communication skills and team-focused attitude
- A flexible, proactive approach and the ability to adapt to different clinical settings

Culture and values

At HCA UK, we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring, knowing that when you feel seen, heard, and supported, you can be at your best for our patients and each other.

Our mission is simple: above all else, we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life. This extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:
- Unique and Individual: We recognize and value everyone as unique and individual
- Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion
- Honesty, integrity, and fairness: We act with absolute honesty, integrity, and fairness
- Loyalty, respect, and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect, and dignity

Reasonable adjustments

We believe everyone should feel comfortable bringing their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organization, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs, as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and in the workplace to anyone who needs them.