Surgical Healthcare Assistant
Xyla
London, EC2A 2AP
Salary
£228.35
Contract
Locum
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
4 May 2027
241 days left
Job description
We are looking for a reliable and motivated Vasectomy Surgical Assistant (HCA) to support our clinical team during local anaesthetic vasectomy clinics...
Briefly describe the main duties of the roleThe successful candidate will support the delivery of vasectomy clinics by preparing clinical rooms, equipment and consumables, maintaining a sterile environment, and assisting clinicians during procedures. Responsibilities will also include supporting patient identification and dignity processes, assisting with documentation, managing clinical waste and sharps safely, monitoring patients during their visit, and escalating any concerns appropriately. The role requires a strong commitment to patient safety, teamwork, and high standards of care.
The Vasectomy Surgical Assistant (Healthcare Assistant) will support the safe and effective delivery of vasectomy clinics, working alongside clinicians and the wider multidisciplinary team. The post holder will help ensure a high standard of patient care throughout the patient journey while maintaining a safe, clean, and efficient clinical environment.
Key responsibilities include
- Preparing treatment rooms, equipment, instruments and consumables prior to clinic sessions.
- Assisting clinicians during vasectomy procedures in line with local policies and protocols.
- Supporting patients before, during and after procedures, ensuring privacy, dignity and comfort at all times.
- Undertaking patient observations and reporting any concerns to the clinical team.
- Maintaining infection prevention and control standards, including cleaning and decontamination processes.
- Ensuring clinical areas remain stocked and organised throughout clinics.
- Assisting with accurate record keeping and documentation as required.
- Managing clinical waste and sharps safely in accordance with organisational policies.
- Escalating any patient safety, safeguarding or clinical concerns appropriately.
- Contributing to a positive team environment and supporting continuous service improvement.
Xyla Services works in partnership with NHS organisations and healthcare providers to deliver high-quality clinical services across a range of specialties. Our teams support patients by helping reduce waiting times and improve access to care through safe, effective and patient-centred services.
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 1 years' experience working as a Healthcare Assistant within a theatre, day surgery, minor procedures, or outpatient surgical setting.
- Experience assisting clinicians during surgical or invasive procedures.
- Experience preparing clinical rooms, equipment and consumables for procedures.
- Experience working within a sterile environment and adhering to infection prevention and control standards.
- Experience supporting patients before, during and after procedures.
- Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary clinical team.
Desirable
- Desirable Experience
- Experience supporting vasectomy, urology, men's health, dermatology, endoscopy, or other minor surgical services.
- Experience maintaining sterile fields and assisting with aseptic techniques.
- Experience undertaking and recording patient observations.
- Experience working within NHS insourcing, waiting list initiative (WLI), or high-volume surgical services.
- Care Certificate and relevant clinical competencies.
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
4 September 2026
Last checked
5 September 2026
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