Part-Time Theatre Healthcare Assistant – Mon & Tue

British Pregnancy Advisory Service (bpas); Twickenham; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 34 days

Life assurance

Pension scheme

GP access 24/7

Mental fitness app

Discounts

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

BPAS is seeking a part-time Healthcare Assistant to join the theatre team at our Richmond unit in London. The role supports Nurses & Midwives, assisting before and after treatment and preparing theatre environments.

Responsibilities include assisting with patient care, serving refreshments, and ensuring equipment readiness. The post requires comfort with terminations of pregnancy and a positive team attitude.

Qualifications

• Assist with care, support and observations of the client before and after treatment, report findings to the Registered Practitioners.
• 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 with another trained member of the surgical team.
• Understand clients' individual needs and maintain a helpful, courteous approach to clients, visitors and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Assist with care, support and observations of patients before and after treatment and report findings to practitioners.
• Prepare and serve refreshments as part of the patient care.
• Prepare operating theatre environment and equipment before, between, and after cases.
• Count swabs, instruments and needles with a trained team member and assist during procedures.
• Maintain a courteous approach and understand patient needs during theatre experiences.

Skills

Care & observations

IT skills

Patient support

Education

Care certificate in healthcare

NVQ Level 3 in health & social care

Diploma in health & support level 3

Job description

BPAS is seeking a part-time Healthcare Assistant to join the theatre team at our Richmond unit in London. The role supports Nurses & Midwives, assisting before and after treatment and preparing theatre environments.

Responsibilities include assisting with patient care, serving refreshments, and ensuring equipment readiness. The post requires comfort with terminations of pregnancy and a positive team attitude.