Healthcare Assistant - 15 hours

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) Healthcare Assistant - 15 hours The closing date is 29 October 2026 Apply for this job 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 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 clients' individual needs and to maintain a helpful, courteous approach to clients, 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 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 balance Safeguarding, 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