Healthcare Assistant - 15 hours
British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS)
Twickenham, TW1 2ARView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£30,567 to £36,032
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
29 October 2026
9 days leftJob description
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 Healt...
- 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
The full job description and terms and conditions can both be found in the additional documents for you to download and review.
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.
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.
- 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
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.
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?
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
15 October 2026
Last checked
19 October 2026
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