Job Description

Please note that this advertised vacancy does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa and therefore HTFT would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Healthcare Assistants to join our Humbelievable bank and support services throughout the Trust.
Are you a caring and committed individual looking to make a difference this winter?
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust is seeking experienced Band 3 Healthcare Assistants to join our Bank Workforce in preparation for the winter season. This is a vital opportunity to support our services during a period of increased demand, ensuring our patients receive safe, effective, and compassionate care.
Primarily the shifts for this service mainly operate within our Mental Health units based at Newbridges, Miranda House, Mill View Court / Lodge, Maister Court, Cottingham Road, Hull. However, as a member of our bank you will be able to pick up shifts trust wide.
To apply for this position, please ensure that you have the right to work in the UK. This role is NOT eligible for sponsorship as it is a zero hour contract.
Main duties of the job
As a Band 3 Healthcare Assistant, you will:

• Deliver high-quality personal care and support to patients
• Assist with mobility, nutrition, and hygiene needs
• Monitor and record vital signs and observations
• Support clinical teams in a variety of settings, including inpatient wards and community services
• Provide emotional support to patients and their families
• Work flexibly across shifts to meet service needs

About You
We're looking for individuals who:

• Have previous experience in a healthcare setting (essential)
• Hold an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent
• Are compassionate, reliable, and adaptable
• Can commit to working flexibly between December and March
• Are passionate about delivering excellent patient care

Why Join Our Trust Bank Workforce?

• Flexible working to suit your availability
• Access to training and development
• Supportive and inclusive teams
• Opportunity to gain experience across a range of services

About us
We are an award winning and CQC rated good health and social care Trust delivering integrated services across Hull, East and North Yorkshire. Find out more on our website
We are a forward thinking and dynamic Trust with a real commitment to staff development. We value our colleagues and invest in them to ensure they have the right skills to deliver outstanding care.
We are proud to score above or equal to the average for all NHS People Promise theme areas demonstrating our commitment to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone. Wherever you work we know you will receive a warm welcome and all the support you'll need to get you started.
We recognise the positive value of diversity and promotes equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.
Work life balance is about having influence and flexibility over when, where and how you work. If the work pattern for this role does not meet your needs, we welcome an application and are happy to discuss working arrangements that differ from those advertised.
We offer a unique range of benefits that go above and beyond other NHS Trusts including an enhanced leave package and health and wellbeing support.
From city to countryside, market towns to moors you'll find a place to call home including some of the most affordable places to live in the UK.
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Details
Date posted
18 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
24,937 to 26,598 a year paid per hour
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
338-7472357-25
Job locations
Trustwide
Mental Health areas
Hull & East Riding
HU10 6ED
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached and Person Specification. Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Working knowledge of mental health or learning disability issues including: mental health legislation, medication management, user involvement
• Demonstrable experience of working with young people and/or mental health and/or learning disabilities services

Desirable

• Experience of working with young people

Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential

• NVQ level 3 in mental health / learning disabilities area or significant equivalent experience in providing a range of activities
• To develop a knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and policy drivers, e.g. the Mental Health Act, Vulnerable Adult Policy, the Children's Act, Valuing People and implications of these to CYPF and their care
• To have an understanding of Safeguarding, Confidentiality and Information Governance
• To have an understanding of mental health or learning disability issues

Skills and Competencies
Essential

• Ability to communicate and engage with CYPF
• Evidence of inter-personal skills and the ability to form therapeutic relationships with CYPF
• Ability to work in a demanding environment

Desirable

• Ability to motivate others

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Working knowledge of mental health or learning disability issues including: mental health legislation, medication management, user involvement
• Demonstrable experience of working with young people and/or mental health and/or learning disabilities services

Desirable

• Experience of working with young people

Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential

• NVQ level 3 in mental health / learning disabilities area or significant equivalent experience in providing a range of activities
• To develop a knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and policy drivers, e.g. the Mental Health Act, Vulnerable Adult Policy, the Children's Act, Valuing People and implications of these to CYPF and their care
• To have an understanding of Safeguarding, Confidentiality and Information Governance
• To have an understanding of mental health or learning disability issues

Skills and Competencies
Essential

• Ability to communicate and engage with CYPF
• Evidence of inter-personal skills and the ability to form therapeutic relationships with CYPF
• Ability to work in a demanding environment

Desirable

• Ability to motivate others

Skills Required