Finding dependable, experienced healthcare staff can be challenging. Care homes, nursing homes, hospitals, clinics and other healthcare providers need professionals who are appropriately qualified, reliable and ready to deliver safe, compassionate care.

Thema Healthcare supports healthcare organisations across Portsmouth by providing flexible access to:

• Registered Nurses
• Care Assistants
• Senior Care Assistants

Whether you need urgent shift cover, support during staff absence, additional workers during periods of increased demand or longer-term temporary staffing, our recruitment team can help.

Reliable Healthcare Staffing in Portsmouth

Healthcare services depend on having the right people in place at the right time. Staff shortages can place pressure on existing teams, affect continuity of care and make it more difficult to maintain safe staffing levels.

Thema Healthcare provides flexible recruitment support for healthcare organisations in Portsmouth. We take time to understand each client’s staffing requirements and identify suitable workers based on their experience, availability and professional background.

Our aim is to make the recruitment process responsive, straightforward and dependable.

Registered Nurses

Thema Healthcare can support organisations looking for Registered Nurses for temporary assignments.

Depending on the placement, Registered Nurses may be responsible for:

• Monitoring and assessing people’s health
• Administering medication
• Maintaining clinical records
• Supporting care planning
• Responding to changes in a person’s condition
• Working with multidisciplinary teams
• Providing leadership during shifts
• Supporting safe clinical practice

Registered Nurses must work within their professional competence and follow the procedures of the organisation where they are placed.

Care Assistants

Care Assistants provide essential day-to-day support to people using health and social care services.

Their duties may include:

• Personal care
• Mobility support
• Nutrition and hydration
• Supporting daily routines
• Promoting dignity and independence
• Providing companionship
• Recording care provided
• Reporting changes or concerns
• Supporting a safe and comfortable environment

The exact responsibilities will depend on the care setting and the needs of the people receiving support.

Senior Care Assistants

Senior Care Assistants provide direct care while also taking on additional responsibilities within the care team.

Their duties may include:

• Supporting and supervising Care Assistants
• Coordinating tasks during a shift
• Supporting care plan implementation
• Monitoring standards of care
• Completing records and handovers
• Escalating concerns
• Supporting medication processes where trained and authorised
• Assisting with induction and guidance for other workers

Senior Care Assistants should have appropriate experience, training and competence for the responsibilities assigned to them.

Temporary Healthcare Staffing

Temporary staffing gives healthcare providers greater flexibility when responding to changing workforce needs.

Thema Healthcare can help organisations cover:

• Staff sickness
• Annual leave
• Vacant posts
• Night shifts
• Weekend shifts
• Increased demand
• Emergency staffing requirements
• Short-term placements
• Longer-term temporary assignments

Temporary healthcare staff can provide essential cover while permanent recruitment is underway or while existing employees are unavailable.

Supporting Care Homes and Nursing Homes

Care homes and nursing homes require dependable staff who understand dignity, safeguarding, communication and person-centred care.

Thema Healthcare supports providers in Portsmouth seeking Registered Nurses, Care Assistants and Senior Care Assistants who can work effectively within established teams and follow local policies and procedures.

We recognise that every service has different requirements. We therefore consider:

• The type of service
• The responsibilities of the role
• Required experience
• Shift patterns
• Training requirements
• The level of clinical or care responsibility
• The needs of the people receiving care

Supporting Hospitals and Clinical Settings

Hospitals, clinics and other clinical services can experience staffing pressures caused by absence, increased admissions, seasonal demand or recruitment delays.

Thema Healthcare can support organisations requiring Registered Nurses and care staff for planned or unplanned staffing needs.

Before a placement begins, workers should receive clear information about:

• The healthcare setting
• Their duties
• Required qualifications
• Shift times
• Reporting responsibilities
• Local procedures
• Any specialist experience required

Clear communication helps both the client and the worker prepare for a safe and effective assignment.

Recruitment and Compliance

Healthcare recruitment requires careful checks. Thema Healthcare follows recruitment and compliance processes designed to help clients make informed staffing decisions.

Checks may include, where relevant:

• Identity verification
• Right-to-work checks
• Employment history
• Professional references
• Qualifications
• Professional registration
• Disclosure and Barring Service checks
• Mandatory training
• Previous healthcare experience
• Fitness-to-work information
• Role-specific compliance requirements

The exact checks will depend on the role and healthcare setting.

Clients remain responsible for providing appropriate local induction, supervision and competency checks where required.

Why Healthcare Providers Use Flexible Staffing

Flexible staffing can offer several practical advantages.

Access to Additional Staff

Temporary staff can help providers respond to urgent shortages and changes in demand.

Greater Workforce Flexibility

Providers can request staffing support based on their current operational needs.

Support During Permanent Recruitment

Agency staff can help maintain service delivery while permanent vacancies are being filled.

Reduced Pressure on Existing Teams

Additional workers may help reduce excessive overtime and pressure on permanent employees.

Improved Continuity

Maintaining suitable staffing levels can reduce disruption and help services continue delivering safe care.

A Personal Approach to Healthcare Recruitment

Healthcare staffing is not simply about filling a vacancy. The worker must be suitable for the role, the service and the people receiving care.

At Thema Healthcare, we aim to understand:

• The type of organisation
• The role being covered
• The experience required
• The working environment
• Shift expectations
• The client’s preferred staffing arrangements

This helps us identify more suitable placements and provide a more effective recruitment service.

Looking for Healthcare Work in Portsmouth?

Thema Healthcare also works with Registered Nurses, Care Assistants and Senior Care Assistants looking for temporary assignments in Portsmouth and nearby areas.

Agency work may offer:

• Flexible shift choices
• Day, night and weekend work
• Experience across different care settings
• Short-term and longer-term assignments
• Greater control over availability
• Opportunities to build professional experience

Applicants must provide accurate information about their work history, qualifications, training and compliance documents.

All workers are expected to remain within their competence, follow client procedures and report concerns appropriately.

Choosing a Healthcare Recruitment Agency

When selecting a healthcare recruitment agency, providers should consider more than worker availability.

Important factors include:

• Recruitment and screening procedures
• Communication
• Responsiveness
• Understanding of healthcare roles
• Worker reliability
• Compliance documentation
• Availability of suitable staff
• Clear rates and terms
• Management of concerns
• Ongoing client support

A trusted recruitment agency should provide clear information, respond promptly and take staffing concerns seriously.

Healthcare Staffing Support in Portsmouth

Thema Healthcare is committed to supporting healthcare providers with professional and flexible staffing solutions.

Whether you need a Registered Nurse, Care Assistant or Senior Care Assistant for one urgent shift or ongoing temporary cover, our team will work with you to understand your requirements.

Contact Thema Healthcare

To discuss healthcare staffing in Portsmouth or to register for available healthcare work, contact Thema Healthcare.

Email: info@thema-healthcare.co.uk

Thema Healthcare — your trusted healthcare agency in Portsmouth.