Job summary
Please note this is a casual vacancy working in our unit in Northampton on an ad-hoc basis covering periods of annual leave and sickness.
Are you looking to take on a new challenge? Do you have passion for delivering excellent client centred care?
At BPAS, we have an exciting opportunity for a
Healthcare Assistant to join our Northampton unit on a casual basis.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description can be found in the additional documents for you to download and review.
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 were happy to help.
Salary: £12.95 - £15.63 per hour. Depending on
skills and experience.
Shift Pattern: As and when required to cover periods of annual leave and sickness in line with business needs.
Location:
BPAS Northampton1st Floor Aquila House,14 St Giles Terrace, NORTHAMPTON NN1 2BN
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 5 years of employment references including information on reasons for leaving and any gaps in employment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description can be found in the additional documents for you to download and review.
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 were happy to help.
Salary: £12.95 - £15.63 per hour. Depending on
skills and experience.
Shift Pattern: As and when required to cover periods of annual leave and sickness in line with business needs.
Location:
BPAS Northampton1st Floor Aquila House,14 St Giles Terrace, NORTHAMPTON NN1 2BN
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 5 years of employment references including information on reasons for leaving and any gaps in employment.
Person Specification
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 the nature of the relationship.
- Are you aware this position is a casual vacancy only working on an ad-hoc basis covering annual leave and sickness at our unit in Northampton?
Desirable
- Would you like to add any additional information in support of your application?
Person Specification
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 the nature of the relationship.
- Are you aware this position is a casual vacancy only working on an ad-hoc basis covering annual leave and sickness at our unit in Northampton?
Desirable
- Would you like to add any additional information in support of your application?
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS)
Address
BPAS Northampton
1st Floor Aquila House, 14 St Giles Terrace,
Northampton
NN1 2BN
Employer's website
https://www.bpas.org (Opens in a new tab)
