Healthcare Assistant

As a HCA, you will be required to assist with the care, support and observations of the client before & after treatment, and report findings to the Registered Practitioners. You will help check and prepare the operating department environment and equipment prior to use, between clients and at the end of a list.

• Assist with the care, support and observations of the client before and after treatment, reporting findings to the Registered Practitioners.
• Assist in the preparation and serving of refreshments.
• Help check and prepare the operating department environment and equipment prior to use, between clients and at the end of a list.
• Undertake counts of swabs, instruments and needles in conjunction with another trained member of the surgical team, and assist the surgical team during surgical procedures.
• Maintain an understanding of clients' individual needs and a helpful, courteous approach to clients, visitors and colleagues.

• Candidates should be comfortable with terminations of pregnancy and seeing this procedure in theatre.
• Care certificate in healthcare / NVQ Level 3 in health and social care / Diploma in health and support level 3.
• Positive attitude to change.
• Willingness to learn.
• IT skills.

At BPAS, we have an exciting part‑time opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join the theatre team in our Richmond London unit, working over Wednesday to Saturday. A detailed shift pattern and salary information can be found in the further information section below. The British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) is the UK's largest independent reproductive healthcare charity, providing evidence‑based, not‑for‑profit reproductive healthcare.

We work mainly on behalf of the NHS, offering abortion care, contraception, and STI testing and treatment across the country.

• 34 days annual leave (including bank holidays).
• Life assurance at 3 salary.
• Defined contribution pension scheme.
• Access to GP 24/7, 365 days a year.
• My Mind Pal  mental fitness app and 24/7 counselling support.
• Online discounts, discounted gym membership, and other lifestyle benefits.
• Family‑friendly policies to support work‑life balance, £29,923 to £35,254 a year pro rata – depending on skills & experience (includes OLW).