Role: Bank Healthcare Assistant
Location: Birmingham, The Harborne Hospital
Contract Type: Bank
Salary: Competitive
If you’re a Student Nurse looking to build confidence, develop your clinical skills and stay connected to acute care alongside your studies, or someone with strong experience as a Healthcare Assistant in an acute hospital, this role is designed with you in mind. At The Harborne Hospital, you’ll have the flexibility to work around your commitments while continuing to grow, gaining hands on experience in a modern clinical environment that supports your learning and development.
We’re looking for a Bank Healthcare Assistant to join our team at The Harborne Hospital, a purpose built facility delivering specialist care across cardiac, cancer, orthopaedic and complex surgical services. Opened in 2024, the hospital brings together advanced technology, specialist teams and a collaborative way of working, all designed to improve patient outcomes and experience. As part of HCA Healthcare UK’s flagship hospital in the Midlands, you’ll be working in a setting that prioritises innovation, efficiency and high standards of patient care.
As a Bank Healthcare Assistant, you’ll work closely with experienced nurses and multidisciplinary teams across a range of specialties. You’ll gain exposure to different patient pathways, helping you build confidence and bridge the gap between theory and practice. Each shift offers something new, from supporting with patient care and clinical observations to assisting with procedures and ensuring the ward runs smoothly. With the ability to choose shifts that work for you, you’ll have the flexibility to shape your experience while developing the practical skills that will support your future career.
At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.
What you’ll do:
- Support nursing and medical teams with patient care, including observations and accurate clinical documentation
- Provide personal care with dignity and respect, ensuring patients feel safe, comfortable and informed
- Assist with chaperoning and supporting a range of clinical procedures
- Help maintain a well organised ward, including stock management and equipment readiness
- Communicate clearly with patients and colleagues, escalating concerns and supporting infection prevention practices
What you’ll bring:
- Currently studying towards a Nursing degree or hold an NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care
- Care Certificate
- Experience working in an acute hospital or general ward setting
- Clear and confident communication skills in English
- A compassionate and reliable approach with a strong commitment to patient care
Why HCA UK?
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.
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 as we know 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, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:
- Unique and Individual We recognise 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 to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, 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 that needs them.
