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Salary for this roleNot listed
Health and Care route minimum£25,000 a year
Pay basisNational pay scales (NHS bands)
NHS roles fall under the Health and Care Worker route. Salaries set by national pay scales (NHS bands) at or above the relevant band rate typically meet the occupation's requirement.
Closest occupation match: SOC 6135, Care workers and home carers. Home Office going rate for this occupation: £33,400 a year.
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Role description
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
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.
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
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
Interested? Apply while it's open.Closes 13 November · Spire Healthcare Ltd has 70 other sponsored roles if this one goes.
