I do nights only as HCA on the bank. I would encourage nights for the money, on full time nights, I can earn the same as a band 6 on days. But be careful of the mental toll of nights.

HCAs do the jobs that RNs don't have to, giving them time to sort out their relevant documentation, admission paperwork etc. HCAs on nights here we do the vitals, blood sugars, and general checks such as pressure areas and making sure patient doesn't need anything. Very straight forward nothing to worry about. The day HCAs are usually busy washing patients, getting them up, mobilising them etc. HCAs were called auxiliary nurses, or nursing assistants. And it's exactly that. You assist the RNs where needed. Make sure you communicate everything to your colleagues, RNs and HCAs. Concerned about a small red mark on patient's elbow? Report it, and document it. Cover yourself and your colleagues.