Surgical Healthcare Assistant (Liverpool)

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.

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.

Details
Salary: £228.35 a day
Contract: Locum
Duration: 9 months
Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: M0073-26-0046

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.

Person Specification
Essential

• Minimum 6-12 months' UK experience as a Healthcare Assistant within a theatre environment.
• Previous experience in a surgical, theatre, day-case, or procedural setting.
• 6-12 months' experience supporting vasectomy, urology, or similar minor surgical procedures.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to delivering safe, compassionate, patient-centred care.
• Current right to work in the UK.

Employer details
Employer name: Xyla
Address: Merseyside, Liverpool, L17 8UJ, United Kingdom
For questions about the job, contact: Zae Monteiro, zae.monteiro@xylaservices.com, 02078414737

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.