About this role
Job summary
Do you enjoy helping and caring for others? Are you looking to take on a new challenge?
At BPAS, we have an exciting part-time opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join the theatre team in our Richmond London unit, working on Mondays and Tuesdays. A detailed shift pattern and salary information can be found in the further information section below.
We are looking for someone who by working alongside our Nurses & Midwives will be able provide the best care to our patients.
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.
About You
You will have experience working in healthcare especially in a hospital, GP practice or operating theatre setting. With a positive can do attitude you will enjoy working as a part of a team and be passionate about helping and caring for others.
Candidates will need to be comfortable with terminations of pregnancy and seeing this procedure in theatre.
Main duties of the job
To assist with the care, support and observations of the client before and after treatment, report findings to the Registered PractitionersTo assist in the preparation and serving of refreshmentsHelp check and prepare the operating department environment and equipment prior to use, between clients and at the end of a listUndertake counts of swabs, instruments and needles in conjunction with another trained member of the surgical team, and assist the surgical team during surgical proceduresTo have an understanding of clients' individual needs and to maintain a helpful, courteous approach to clients, visitors and colleaguesWe are also looking for:
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
About us
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.
When you join BPAS, you become part of a values-driven organisation where compassion, professionalism, and choice guide everything we do. You will help remove barriers to safe reproductive care while supporting people to make informed choices about their health and futures.
Working with us - benefits include:
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 MyMindPal mental fitness app and 24/7 counselling support Online discounts, discounted gym membership, and other lifestyle benefits Family-friendly policies to support work-life balanceSafeguarding, Equality & Diversity
BPAS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services, and all staff share this responsibility. Recruitment follows safer-recruitment principles and includes appropriate pre-employment checks.
We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We are proud to be an inclusive employer and will make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair and accessible recruitment process for all candidates.
Job description Job responsibilities
The full job description and terms and conditions can both be found in the additional documents for you to download and review.
Further Information
We may close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications, although we aim to keep it open long enough to ensure a diverse and representative applicant pool.
If you have any questions about the role or require adjustments to support your application, please get in touch, we are happy to help.
Salary £30,567 - £36,032 per annum - Depending on skills and experience. This will be pro rata for part-time hours and includes Outer London Weighting. (£15.68 - £18.48 p/h)
Hours 15per week
Shift Pattern Monday& Tuesday | 7.5 hour flexible shifts
Location BPAS Richmond, Rosslyn Clinic, 15 Rosslyn Road, Twickenham, TW1 2AR
Apply now Interested in making a difference? Apply today to join our team.
Values & eligibility All applicants must be pro choice and support a woman's right to choose, in line with BPAS values and mission.
Application outcomeAll applicants must be pro choice and support a woman's right to choose, in line with BPAS values and mission. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
References & pre-employment checks All offers of employment are conditional on satisfactory pre-employment checks. Applicants must provide three years of employment references, including reasons for leaving and details of any gaps in employment.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
English and Maths qualification either GCSE A to C or Functional Skills Level 2 or GCSE 4* or NVQ level 2
Desirable
NVQ Level 3 in health and social care Diploma in health and support level 3 Care certificate in healthcare
Experience Essential
Experience of working in healthcare especially in a hospital, GP practice or operating theatre setting
Desirable
Experience of working in theatre Experience of working alongside clinicians
Skills Essential
Good interpersonal skills Good communication skills both verbal and written Positive attitude to change Willingness to learn IT skills
General Essential
Do you support a woman's right to choose abortion? Are you the family or friend of a current BPAS employee? If yes, please state the name and nature of the relationship Are you aware we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role? This unit based role is working flexibly over Monday and Tuesday at our unit in Richmond (TW1 2AR). Can you commit to this?
Desirable
Would you like to add any additional information to support your application?
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS)
Address Rosslyn Clinic
15 Rosslyn Road
Twickenham
TW1 2AR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bpas.org (Opens in a new tab)