Gynaecology HCA

Job summary

Do you know any Gynaecology HCA's looking for weekend work with amazing rates of pay? We're on the hunt for passionate HCA's to join us across the country, working alongside top-notch professionals and under the guidance of our fantastic 18 Week Clinical and Nurse Leads.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of a healthcare assistant (HCA) in a gynaecology outpatient department typically include:

1. Patient Support: Welcoming patients, helping them feel comfortable, and preparing them for examinations or procedures.

2. Chaperoning: Acting as a chaperone during intimate examinations to support patient dignity and safety.

3. Clinical Assistance: Assisting nurses and doctors during procedures (e.g. colposcopies, biopsies), preparing equipment, and maintaining cleanliness.

4. Administrative Tasks: Managing patient notes, updating records, and helping with clinic flow.

5. Infection Control: Cleaning and preparing rooms between patients, ensuring all infection prevention protocols are followed.

6. Stock Management: Checking and restocking supplies and equipment.

These responsibilities support the smooth and safe running of the clinic while ensuring high-quality patient care.

About us

18 Week Support is the leading insourcing provider to the NHS, specialising in clinical demand, capacity management, and waiting list initiatives for both outpatients and day case surgery. Our insourcing services provide expert clinical teams to work closely with your in-house teams,allowing you to increase the number of patients seen, reduce waiting lists, and meet RTT expectations without compromising patient care.