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 Chester unit, working 8 hours per
week on a Tuesday. We are looking for someone who by working alongside our Nurses & Midwives will be able provide the best patient care.
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.
Main duties of the job
Key
Responsibilities:
As a Healthcare Assistant you will be required to
assist with the care, support and observations of the client before and after
treatment, 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. To be successful in this role you must have an understanding of clients' individual needs and be able 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
British Pregnancy Advisory
Service (BPAS) is the UK's largest independent women's reproductive healthcare
charity. We work mainly on behalf of the NHS across the country providing
abortion, contraception, STI testing & treatment. We specialise in
evidence-based, not-for-profit care reproductive healthcare.
Working with us:
Alongside a supportive and
friendly working environment, BPAS has generous benefits: life assurance cover
at 3 times salary, 34 days annual leave per year & a defined contribution
pension scheme. You will have access to our employee benefits programme through
BHSF which includes special health & wellbeing services & lifestyle
offers for you & your family. This includes various salary sacrifice
schemes, counselling services & free private GP appointments.
For our clinical roles, a full
clinical training package will be provided along with comprehensive support.
Nursing & midwifery colleagues will have the opportunity to train in 1st
& 2nd trimester sonography scanning, contraception fitting & STI
testing. For surgical units you will gain experience in conscious sedation
& general anaesthetic treatment in our operating departments.
BPAS is committed to
safeguarding & promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children &
young people through a safer recruitment framework. This includes a thorough
selection process & a number of pre-employment checks.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description can be found in the additional documents for you to review.
Further Information
Salary: £21,475 to £27,830 a year pro rata - Depending on skills and experience (£11.01 - £14.27 per hour)
Shift Pattern: 8 Hours per week | Tuesday | 08:30-17:00
Location:
BPAS Chester -Concert House, 2 Canal St, Chester CH1 4EJ
Interested so far? Don't delay, apply today!
This job advert may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
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.
COVID-19: BPAS encourages all applicants to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and we invite you to share evidence of your vaccination status. This is in addition to the requirement to provide evidence of vaccination/immunity against the following conditions of Tuberculosis, Hepatitis B, MMR and Varicella for clinical roles directly involved in patient care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description can be found in the additional documents for you to review.
Further Information
Salary: £21,475 to £27,830 a year pro rata - Depending on skills and experience (£11.01 - £14.27 per hour)
Shift Pattern: 8 Hours per week | Tuesday | 08:30-17:00
Location:
BPAS Chester -Concert House, 2 Canal St, Chester CH1 4EJ
Interested so far? Don't delay, apply today!
This job advert may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
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.
COVID-19: BPAS encourages all applicants to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and we invite you to share evidence of your vaccination status. This is in addition to the requirement to provide evidence of vaccination/immunity against the following conditions of Tuberculosis, Hepatitis B, MMR and Varicella for clinical roles directly involved in patient care.
Person Specification
General
Essential
- Do you support a woman's right to choose abortion?
- This role is working Tuesdays, 08:30-17:00. Can you commit to this?
Desirable
- Would you like to add any additional comments to support your application?
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
Person Specification
General
Essential
- Do you support a woman's right to choose abortion?
- This role is working Tuesdays, 08:30-17:00. Can you commit to this?
Desirable
- Would you like to add any additional comments to support your application?
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
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.
