Job Summary
Please note this is a casual vacancy working in our unit in Bournemouth on an ad-hoc basis covering periods of annual leave and sickness. When needed, shifts will be on a Tuesday/Wednesday to support the surgical list.
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 Bournemouth unit on a casual basis.
We are looking for someone who by working alongside our Nurses & Midwives will be able to 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 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 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.
Date posted: 20 February 2025
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £12.37 to £15.63 an hour Depending on experience
Contract: Bank
Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: B0201-BOUR-HCA-CASUAL
Job locations: B P A S, Ophir Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8LS
Job Description
Responsibilities
The full job description can be found in the additional documents for you to download and review.
Further Information
Salary: £12.37- £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 Bournemouth -23-25 Ophir Rd, Bournemouth BH8 8LS
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.
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 Bournemouth?
* Although this is a casual contract, when needed, shifts will be on a Tuesday/Wednesday to support the surgical list. What is your availability on these days?
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
B P A S, Ophir Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8LS
Employer's website
https://www.bpas.org #J-18808-Ljbffr