Surgical Healthcare Assistant (Liverpool)NHS

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to support a specialist clinical service delivering minor surgical procedures, including vasectomy and urology clinics. The successful candidate will play a key role in providing high-quality patient care, assisting clinicians during procedures, preparing clinical environments, and ensuring patients receive safe and compassionate support throughout their treatment journey.

This role is ideal for an HCA with previous experience in a theatre, day-case, surgical, or procedural setting who is confident supporting minor surgical procedures and working as part of a multidisciplinary team. The position offers consistent weekly shifts within a well-established service, providing an excellent opportunity to further develop your clinical experience while contributing to positive patient outcomes.

Main duties of the job

• Provide direct patient care and support throughout clinic sessions.
• Assist clinicians and nursing staff during procedures as required.
• Prepare and maintain clinical rooms, equipment, and consumables to a high standard.
• Monitor and support patient wellbeing before, during, and after procedures.
• Adhere to all infection prevention and control policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate patient documentation and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Ensure patient dignity, privacy, and confidentiality are upheld at all times.
• Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver a positive patient experience.

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct patient care and support before, during, and after clinic appointments and procedures.
• Assist clinicians and nursing staff during vasectomy and other minor surgical procedures.
• Prepare and maintain clinical rooms, equipment, and consumables to a high standard.
• Monitor patient wellbeing and report any concerns to the appropriate clinician.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.
• Adhere to all infection prevention and control policies.
• Uphold patient dignity, privacy, and confidentiality at all times.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver excellent patient care and experience.

About us

Xyla Elective Care partners with NHS trusts as a Insourcing provider across the UK to help reduce patient waiting lists and improve access to healthcare services. Xyla delivers a range of elective care solutions, including diagnostic, outpatient and surgical services, supporting the NHS with additional clinical capacity while maintaining high standards of patient care.