About this role
Job summary
Are you looking for a part time opportunity?
Do you have passion for delivering excellent care?
At BPAS, we have an exciting part-time opportunity for an experienced Healthcare Assistant to join our unit in Taunton working 7.5 hours every Wednesday.
You will assist the clinical team to maintain and improve high standards of client care within the operating department and recovery areas of the unit. You will also carry out assigned tasks unsupervised in support of a registered practitioner and care for our patients.
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 patient before and after treatment, report findings to the Registered Practitioners. To 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. To have an understanding of patients' individual needs and to maintain a helpful, courteous approach to patients, visitors and colleagues.We 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 salaryDefined contribution pension schemeAccess to GP 24/7, 365 days a yearMyMindPal mental fitness app and 24/7 counselling supportOnline discounts, discounted gym membership, and other lifestyle benefitsFamily-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 salary information can be found in the supporting documents section on the right hand side. These are available for you to download.
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 £26,403 to £31,868 per annum pro rata - depending on skills and experience. (£13.54 to £16.34 per hour)
Hours 7.5 per week
Working pattern Every Wednesday | 09:00 to 17:00
Location BPAS Taunton - Millstream House, Castle Street, Taunton TA1 4AS
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. 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.
Application outcome If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, unfortunately you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.
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
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
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
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 that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role? This role is working 7.5 hours per week every Wednesday our unit in Taunton. Can you commit to this working pattern?
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 Millstream House
Castle Street
Taunton
TA1 4AS
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bpas.org (Opens in a new tab)