Healthcare Assistant - 22.5 hours 6 months FTC

Job summary

*Please note that this is a 6-month FTC covering a secondment

Are you looking for a part time opportunity?

Do you have passion for delivering excellent care?

At BPAS, we have an exciting part-time opportunity for an experienced Healthcare Assistant to join our unit in Bimringham South working every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

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 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.

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

The British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) is the UK's largest independent reproductive healthcare charity, providing evidence-based, not-for-profit reproductive healthcare. We work mainly on behalf of the NHS, offering abortion care, contraception, and STI testing and treatment across the country.

When you join BPAS, you become part of a values-driven organisation where compassion, professionalism, and choice guide everything we do. You will help remove barriers to safe reproductive care while supporting people to make informed choices about their health and futures.

Working with us benefits include:

• 34 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Life assurance at 3 salary
• Defined contribution pension scheme
• Access to GP 24/7, 365 days a year
• MyMindPal mental fitness app and 24/7 counselling support
• Online discounts, discounted gym membership, and other lifestyle benefits
• Family-friendly policies to support work-life balance

Safeguarding, Equality & Diversity

BPAS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services, and all staff share this responsibility. Recruitment follows safer-recruitment principles and includes appropriate pre-employment checks.

We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We are proud to be an inclusive employer and will make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair and accessible recruitment process for all candidates.

Details

• Date posted: 05 June 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £26,403 to £31,868 a year pro rata - depending on skills and experience
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 6 months
• Working pattern: Part-time
• Reference number: B0201-BIRSO-HCA-225
• Job locations: BPAS Birmingham South, The Robert Clinic,, 162 Station Road, Kings Norton,, Birmingham, B30 1DB, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

The full job description and salary information can be found in the supporting documents section on the right hand side. These are available for you to download.

Further Information

We may close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications, although we aim to keep it open long enough to ensure a diverse and representative applicant pool.

If you have any questions about the role or require adjustments to support your application, please get in touch, we are happy to help.

Salary £26,403 to £31,868 per annum pro rata - depending on skills and experience. (£13.54 to £16.34 per hour)

Contract 6 months FTC

Hours 22.5per week

Working pattern:

• Tuesday 08:00 - 16:00 or 09:00 - 17:00
• Wednesday 08:00 - 16:00 or 09:00 - 17:00
• Thursday 08:00 - 16:00 or 10:00 - 18:00

Location BPAS Birmingham South The Robert Clinic, 162 Station Road, Kings Norton, Birmingham B30 1DB

Apply now Interested in making a difference? Apply today to join our team.

Values & eligibility All applicants must be pro choice and support a woman's right to choose, in line with BPAS values and mission. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Application outcome If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, unfortunately you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

References & pre-employment checks All offers of employment are conditional on satisfactory pre-employment checks. Applicants must provide three years of employment references, including reasons for leaving and details of any gaps in employment.