Bank Healthcare Assistant

Job Title

Central London Community Healthcare is currently seeking a Band 4 Bank Healthcare Assistant.

Edgware Community Hospital, Edgware HA, 8 0AD.

Bank contract – Full‑time, Part‑time, Flexible working.

£16.47 per hour (inclusive of HACS).

Agenda for change.

26 February 2026.

• Provide a mixture of general and specific care to patients under the guidance of a registered nurse or allied health professional.
• Develop proficiency and competence in the area of practice through competency assessments.
• Promote optimum independence and client‑centred care for a delegated caseload.
• Support the Community Diabetes Team to deliver against key performance indicators and maintain service quality.
• Assist the Consultant, Diabetes Specialist Nurses and Specialist Dietician with clinic activities, including blood test preparation and result review.
• Deliver Desmond Education Training programmes for people with type 2 diabetes and obtain required accreditation.
• Monitor patient blood glucose using new technology, interpret results, and support management decisions.
• Check vital signs and weight, and support clinicians with clinic preparation such as blood test results.

Education / Qualification (Essential)

• Higher Professional Diploma in Health and Wellbeing (NVQ/QCF – Level 3) or equivalent.
• Willingness to undertake further training as appropriate.

Education / Qualification (Desirable)

• GCSE grade A–C or equivalent in English and Maths.
• ECDL Certificate.
• Registration with the national regulatory body (when available).
• Experience working in a health or social care setting.

Skills & Knowledge (Essential)

• Knowledge of NHS policies and procedures.
• Acceptable numeracy and literacy levels.
• Understanding of multi‑agency services and referral processes.
• Risk management awareness.
• Awareness of the ageing process and needs of vulnerable adults.

Skills & Knowledge (Desirable)

• Knowledge of local health needs strategies.
• Experience with NHS patient information databases such as Rio, CIS.

Key Attributes (Essential)

• Ability to work effectively in a team and supervise the work of others.
• Analytical skills – interpret and record data clearly and succinctly.

Central London Community Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer.