Job Description

Are you looking to take on a new challenge? Do you have passion for delivering excellent client centered care?
At BPAS, we have an exciting part-time opportunity for an experienced Healthcare Assistant to join our unit in London East, working every Wednesday.
We are looking for someone who by working alongside our Nurses & Midwives will be able provide the best client 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

• 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
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.

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.
Details
Date posted
03 September 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
29,417 to 34,644 a year pro rata - depending on skills and experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
B0201-LONE-HCA-7-5-1
Job locations
B P A S
Romford Road
London
E15 4BZ
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 we're happy to help.
Location: London East - 32-36 Romford Road, Stratford, London, E15 4BZ
Salary: 29,417 to 34,644 (14.50 - 17.76 per hour) Depending on skills and experience, pro rata for part-time - inclusive of OLW.
Hours: 7.5 every Wednesday - 08:30-16:30
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 we're happy to help.
Location: London East - 32-36 Romford Road, Stratford, London, E15 4BZ
Salary: 29,417 to 34,644 (14.50 - 17.76 per hour) Depending on skills and experience, pro rata for part-time - inclusive of OLW.
Hours: 7.5 every Wednesday - 08:30-16:30
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 the nature of the relationship.
• This role is working every Wednesday (08:30-16:30) at our unit in London East, Stratford (E14 4BZ) - can you commit to this?

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 the nature of the relationship.
• This role is working every Wednesday (08:30-16:30) at our unit in London East, Stratford (E14 4BZ) - can you commit to this?

Desirable

• Would you like to add any additional information to support your application?

Skills Required