Healthcare Assistant - Gynaecology Outpatient and Early Pregnancy Unit

A Vacancy at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

The primary role of the Healthcare Assistant is to assist, support and work in collaboration with the nurse, consultant and the wider multidisciplinary team; in order to provide a safe and holistic approach to patient.

The healthcare assistant will be working in gynaecology outpatient and women's day unit covering different clinics, performing venepuncture chaperoning and assisting with outpatient procedures. We have various other clinics too, this include termination of pregnancy clinic.

This role involves 6 day service and will include weekend working.

The post holder will be expected to undertake a set of defined competencies in gynaecology, which includes Hysteroscopy, Colposcopy, Hycosy and Sonata procedures.

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.

The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

See attached Job Description

• To ensure the effective running of the outpatient department assisting with any needs of clinics, medical staff and nurse specialists.
• Under indirect supervision take and record the patient’s observations as required and record on patient record inform the clinician if results are not within the normal parameters.
• Report physical and psychological changes in patient’s condition to the Registered Nurse, ensuring pain and distress are acted on promptly.
• Accurately record information in your patients’ record when required.
• To promote and safeguard the wellbeing of patients, their families and colleagues and escalate any concerns to the nurse in charge.
• Assist the patient to dress / undress if appropriate
• To assist in the Colposcopy clinic, providing support for the patient and clinician.
• To assist in the Hysteroscopy clinic, providing support for the patient and clinician.
• Ensuring adequate stock is available at all times.
• Check and restock clinic room.
• To assist the Registered Nurse caring for patients who are undergoing a trial without a catheter and attend to any needs specific to the patient
• To assist with the Termination of Pregnancy service and provide any duties that pertains to the patient group.

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This advert closes on Monday 15 Jun 2026