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Job requirements
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Essential
6 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Minimum 1 years' experience working as a Healthcare Assistant within a theatre, day surgery, minor procedures, or outpatient surgical setting.
- Experience
Experience assisting clinicians during surgical or invasive procedures.
- Experience
Experience preparing clinical rooms, equipment and consumables for procedures.
- Experience
Experience working within a sterile environment and adhering to infection prevention and control standards.
- Experience
Experience supporting patients before, during and after procedures.
- Experience
Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary clinical team.
Desirable
6 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Desirable Experience
- Experience
Experience supporting vasectomy, urology, men's health, dermatology, endoscopy, or other minor surgical services.
- Experience
Experience maintaining sterile fields and assisting with aseptic techniques.
- Experience
Experience undertaking and recording patient observations.
- Experience
Experience working within NHS insourcing, waiting list initiative (WLI), or high-volume surgical services.
- Experience
Care Certificate and relevant clinical competencies.
Job summary
We are looking for a reliable and motivated Vasectomy Surgical Assistant (HCA) to support our clinical team during local anaesthetic vasectomy clinics. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a specialist surgical service, providing high-quality patient care and supporting a safe and efficient clinical environment.
Working alongside experienced clinicians, you will play a key role in preparing treatment rooms, supporting patients throughout their visit, maintaining infection prevention standards, and assisting during procedures. If you are organised, patient-focused, and enjoy working as part of a team, we would love to hear from you
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will support the delivery of vasectomy clinics by preparing clinical rooms, equipment and consumables, maintaining a sterile environment, and assisting clinicians during procedures. Responsibilities will also include supporting patient identification and dignity processes, assisting with documentation, managing clinical waste and sharps safely, monitoring patients during their visit, and escalating any concerns appropriately. The role requires a strong commitment to patient safety, teamwork, and high standards of care.
About us
Xyla Services works in partnership with NHS organisations and healthcare providers to deliver high-quality clinical services across a range of specialties. Our teams support patients by helping reduce waiting times and improve access to care through safe, effective and patient-centred services.
Details
- Date posted: 04 September 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £228.35 a day PAYE or Umbrella
- Contract: Locum
- Duration: 9 months
- Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: M0073-26-0036
- Job locations: 9 Appold Street, London, EC2A 2AP, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
The Vasectomy Surgical Assistant (Healthcare Assistant) will support the safe and effective delivery of vasectomy clinics, working alongside clinicians and the wider multidisciplinary team. The post holder will help ensure a high standard of patient care throughout the patient journey while maintaining a safe, clean, and efficient clinical environment.
Key responsibilities include:
- Preparing treatment rooms, equipment, instruments and consumables prior to clinic sessions.
- Assisting clinicians during vasectomy procedures in line with local policies and protocols.
- Supporting patients before, during and after procedures, ensuring privacy, dignity and comfort at all times.
- Undertaking patient observations and reporting any concerns to the clinical team.
- Maintaining infection prevention and control standards, including cleaning and decontamination processes.
- Ensuring clinical areas remain stocked and organised throughout clinics.
- Assisting with accurate record keeping and documentation as required.
- Managing clinical waste and sharps safely in accordance with organisational policies.
- Escalating any patient safety, safeguarding or clinical concerns appropriately.
- Contributing to a positive team environment and supporting continuous service improvement.
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This advert is for Surgical Healthcare Assistant with Xyla in London, England. It is listed as a Healthcare assistant role. The advertised salary is £228.35. The contract type is Locum. The application deadline is 04 May 2027.
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