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 Chester working every Tuesday, 08:30 to 17:00.
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 clients.
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.
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
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.
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 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 applications that reflect the skills and experience required for the role. We aim to keep it open long enough to ensure a diverse and representative applicant pool, so early applications are strongly encouraged.
If you have any questions about the role, the process, or require adjustments to support your application, please don't hesitate to get in touch were happy to help.
Salary: £25,759 to £31,090 per annum pro rata - depending on
skills and experience. (£13.21to £15.94 per hour)
Hours: Tuesday - 08:30 to 17:00
Location:
BPAS Chester -Concert House, 2 Canal St, Chester CH1 4EJ
Interested so far? Don't delay, apply today!
The Small Print: All applicants must be pro-choice.
If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, unfortunately you will not have been shortlisted on this occasion.
References: All offers of employment are conditional based on satisfactory pre-employment checks. We require applicants to provide 3 years of employment references including information on reasons for leaving and any gaps in employment.
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 applications that reflect the skills and experience required for the role. We aim to keep it open long enough to ensure a diverse and representative applicant pool, so early applications are strongly encouraged.
If you have any questions about the role, the process, or require adjustments to support your application, please don't hesitate to get in touch were happy to help.
Salary: £25,759 to £31,090 per annum pro rata - depending on
skills and experience. (£13.21to £15.94 per hour)
Hours: Tuesday - 08:30 to 17:00
Location:
BPAS Chester -Concert House, 2 Canal St, Chester CH1 4EJ
Interested so far? Don't delay, apply today!
The Small Print: All applicants must be pro-choice.
If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, unfortunately you will not have been shortlisted on this occasion.
References: All offers of employment are conditional based on satisfactory pre-employment checks. We require applicants to provide 3 years of employment references including information on reasons for leaving and 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
- This role is working every Tuesday (08:30-17:00) at our unit in Chester. Can you commit to this working pattern?
Desirable
- Would you like to add any additional information to support your application?
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
- This role is working every Tuesday (08:30-17:00) at our unit in Chester. 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.
