Gynaecology HCA

NHS; Ilford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare insourcing provider in Ilford is seeking a passionate Gynaecology HCA to work flexible shifts in outpatient settings. Responsibilities include patient support, chaperoning during examinations, and assisting clinical staff. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 2 years' experience in an outpatient setting and at least 6 months in Gynaecology over the last year. Competitive pay and ongoing opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Flexible work schedule

Competitive pay

Ongoing opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in an Outpatient setting.
• Experience in Gynaecology outpatients for at least 6 months in the last year.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and prepare patients for examinations.
• Support during intimate examinations.
• Assist nurses and doctors during procedures.
• Manage patient notes and clinic flow.
• Ensure infection control standards are met.
• Check and restock supplies.

Skills

Patient Support

Chaperoning

Clinical Assistance

Administrative Tasks

Infection Control

Stock Management

Job description

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:

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Job responsibilities

I am currently on the hunt to find passionate individuals to join our team here at 18 Week Support!

• Total flexibility: Work when it suits you fit shifts around your NHS or other commitments
• Competitive rates: Earn great pay for your expertise.
• Ongoing opportunities: Keep those sessions coming, full-time or part-time.

Person Specification

Experience

• 2 years minimum experience within Outpatient setting
• Currently practicing or has practised within Gynaecology outpatients, for a minimum of 6 months, over the last 12-month period.

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.