Gynaecology HCA

NHS; Ilford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Gynaecology Healthcare Assistant in Ilford, where you will provide essential patient support and clinical assistance in a gynaecology outpatient department. With flexible working patterns and competitive pay, this role is ideal for passionate individuals looking to advance their careers while contributing to high-quality patient care.

Benefits

Flexible working pattern

Competitive rates

Ongoing opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in an outpatient setting.
• Experience in Gynaecology outpatients for at least 6 months over the past year.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming patients and preparing them for examinations.
• Assisting nurses during procedures and maintaining cleanliness.
• Managing patient notes and updating records.

Skills

Patient Support

Chaperoning

Clinical Assistance

Administrative Tasks

Infection Control

Stock Management

Education

Current UK professional registration

Job description

Job summary

Are you a Gynaecology Healthcare Assistant (HCA) looking for weekend work with excellent pay rates? We are seeking passionate HCAs to join us across the country, working alongside top professionals and under the guidance of our experienced 18 Week Clinical and Nurse Leads.

Main duties of the job

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

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

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

3. Clinical Assistance: Assisting nurses and doctors during procedures such as colposcopies and biopsies, preparing equipment, and maintaining cleanliness.

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

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

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

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

About us

18 Week Support is a leading insourcing provider to the NHS, specializing in clinical demand, capacity management, and waiting list initiatives for outpatients and day case surgeries. Our services provide expert clinical teams to work closely with your in-house staff, helping increase patient throughput, reduce waiting lists, and meet RTT targets without compromising care.

Details

• Date posted: 18 June 2025
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: Depending on experience
• Contract: Bank
• Duration: 1 year
• Working pattern: Flexible working
• Reference number: E0341-25-0118

Job locations:

85 Ilford Hill, Ilford, Essex, IG1 2DG

Job description

Job responsibilities

Outpatient Gynaecology HCA - Hysteroscopy

We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team at 18 Week Support!

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

Person Specification

Experience (Essential):

• Minimum 2 years experience in an outpatient setting.
• Practiced within Gynaecology outpatients for at least 6 months over the past year.

Additional requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a DBS check is required.

Applicants must hold current UK professional registration. For more information, visit the NHS Careers website.

Employer details

18 Week Support Limited

85 Ilford Hill, Ilford, Essex, IG1 2DG

https://www.18weeksupport.com/careers/working-with-us/