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You will have access to our employee benefits programme through BHSF which includes special health & wellbeing services & lifestyle offers for you & your family.
Job Summary- Please note this role covers units in London East (E15 4BZ) and Finsbury Park (N4 3EL)
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re 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 a Healthcare Assistant to join our units inLondon working an average 11.25 hours per week on Wednesdays and alternate Thursdays.
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
Key Responsibilities:
- 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.
Date posted
31 October 2024
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£28,289 to £34,644 a year Depending on experience - Pro rata for part time
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
B02LONC-HCA-11-25
Job locations
B P A S
Romford Road
London
E15 4BZ
Stroud Green Clinic
Upper Tollington Park
London
N4 3EL
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
Location:
London East
- 32-36 Romford Road, Stratford, London, E15 4BZ
Finsbury Park
- Stroud Green Clinic, 12-14 Upper Tollington Park, London, N4 3EL
Salary:
£28,289 to £34,644 (£14.50ph - £17.76ph) Depending on skills and experience, pro rata for part-time
Shift Pattern:
Wednesday - 08:30-16:30 (London East)
Thursday (Alternate) - 08:30-16:30 (Finsbury Park)
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 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
Location:
London East
- 32-36 Romford Road, Stratford, London, E15 4BZ
Finsbury Park
- Stroud Green Clinic, 12-14 Upper Tollington Park, London, N4 3EL
Salary:
£28,289 to £34,644 (£14.50ph - £17.76ph) Depending on skills and experience, pro rata for part-time
Shi
Job Summary
A
re 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 a Healthcare Assistant to join our units inLondon working an average 11.25 hours per week on Wednesdays and alternate Thursdays.
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
Key Responsibilities:
We Are Also Looking For:
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:
Date posted
31 October 2024
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£28,289 to £34,644 a year Depending on experience - Pro rata for part time
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
B02LONC-HCA-11-25
Job locations
B P A S
Romford Road
London
E15 4BZ
Stroud Green Clinic
Upper Tollington Park
London
N4 3EL
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
Location:
London East
- 32-36 Romford Road, Stratford, London, E15 4BZ
Finsbury Park
- Stroud Green Clinic, 12-14 Upper Tollington Park, London, N4 3EL
Salary:
£28,289 to £34,644 (£14.50ph - £17.76ph) Depending on skills and experience, pro rata for part-time
Shift Pattern:
Wednesday - 08:30-16:30 (London East)
Thursday (Alternate) - 08:30-16:30 (Finsbury Park)
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 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
Location:
London East
- 32-36 Romford Road, Stratford, London, E15 4BZ
Finsbury Park
- Stroud Green Clinic, 12-14 Upper Tollington Park, London, N4 3EL
Salary:
£28,289 to £34,644 (£14.50ph - £17.76ph) Depending on skills and experience, pro rata for part-time
Shi
- Please note this role covers units in London East (E15 4BZ) and Finsbury Park (N4 3EL)
A
re 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 a Healthcare Assistant to join our units inLondon working an average 11.25 hours per week on Wednesdays and alternate Thursdays.
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
Key Responsibilities:
- 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.
Date posted
31 October 2024
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£28,289 to £34,644 a year Depending on experience - Pro rata for part time
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
B02LONC-HCA-11-25
Job locations
B P A S
Romford Road
London
E15 4BZ
Stroud Green Clinic
Upper Tollington Park
London
N4 3EL
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
Location:
London East
- 32-36 Romford Road, Stratford, London, E15 4BZ
Finsbury Park
- Stroud Green Clinic, 12-14 Upper Tollington Park, London, N4 3EL
Salary:
£28,289 to £34,644 (£14.50ph - £17.76ph) Depending on skills and experience, pro rata for part-time
Shift Pattern:
Wednesday - 08:30-16:30 (London East)
Thursday (Alternate) - 08:30-16:30 (Finsbury Park)
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 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
Location:
London East
- 32-36 Romford Road, Stratford, London, E15 4BZ
Finsbury Park
- Stroud Green Clinic, 12-14 Upper Tollington Park, London, N4 3EL
Salary:
£28,289 to £34,644 (£14.50ph - £17.76ph) Depending on skills and experience, pro rata for part-time
Shi
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- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Good listening skills to understand patients' needs and concerns.
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- Understanding and sensitivity to the feelings of patients.
- Ability to provide emotional support and reassurance.
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- Ability to assist with daily living activities (bathing, dressing, feeding, etc.).
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- Being a supportive team player.
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- Managing time effectively to ensure all patients receive appropriate care.
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- Being meticulous in following care plans and documenting changes in patients’ conditions.
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- Competence in recognizing changes in a patient's condition and taking appropriate action.
8. Physical Stamina:
- Capability to perform physically demanding tasks, such as lifting and moving patients.
- Maintaining energy and stamina for long shifts.
Personal Qualities:
- Patience: Working in healthcare can be challenging; patience is crucial when dealing with patients who may be distressed or unwell.
- Reliability: Being dependable and trustworthy is essential for providing good patient care.
- Adaptability: Flexibility to handle varying work environments and situations.
- Respectfulness: Maintaining dignity for patients and treating them respectfully.
Training and Qualifications:
While formal qualifications may not always be required, having a relevant qualification, such as a Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, can be beneficial. Some employers provide on-the-job training, and courses in first aid, safeguarding, or infection control may also be useful.
Experience:
Any previous experience in healthcare, customer service, or caring environments can greatly enhance your application. Volunteering in hospitals, care homes, or community services can provide valuable experience and skills.
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