Healthcare Assistant 3.75 hours
British Pregnancy Advisory Service (bpas), Luton
Healthcare Assistant 3.75 hours
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British Pregnancy Advisory Service (bpas), Luton
- Part time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 1 week ago, 11 Dec | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: d2a91e9eb1e34b40a26f539bea5831a9
Full Job Description
- 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.
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. 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
At BPAS, we have an exciting part-time opportunity for an experienced Healthcare Assistant to join our Luton unit working alternate Thursdays, 08:30 to 16:30. 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., 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. - 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., £24,125 to £30,480 a year pro rata - depending on skills and experience
Alongside a supportive and friendly working environment, BPAS has generous benefits: