Description
We are seeking a part-time Healthcare Assistant to join our theatre team at BPAS's Richmond London unit. As a Healthcare Assistant, you will work alongside our Nurses and Midwives to provide the best care to our patients. You will assist with the care, support, and observations of clients before and after treatment, report findings to Registered Practitioners, and help prepare the operating department environment and equipment.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with client care, support, and observations before and after treatment
- Report findings to Registered Practitioners
- Help prepare the operating department environment and equipment
- Undertake counts of swabs, instruments, and needles with a trained member of the surgical team
- Assist the surgical team during procedures
- Provide refreshments to clients
- Maintain a helpful and courteous approach to clients, visitors, and colleagues
Requirements:
- Experience working in healthcare, especially in a hospital, GP practice, or operating theatre setting
- 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
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
Benefits:
- 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
Salary: £30,567 to £36,032 per annum pro rata (depending on skills and experience), including Outer London Weighting.
Hours: 15 hours per week, Monday and Tuesday, 7.5 hour flexible shifts.