Dermatology Outpatient HCA - Oxfordshire

18 Week Support; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible weekend scheduling

Supportive dermatology team

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

18 Week Support is seeking Dermatology Outpatient HCAs to support weekend insourcing clinics across dermatology services within NHS settings. The role involves assisting clinicians, facilitating patient flow, and maintaining accurate records in busy outpatient environments.

The ideal candidate has hands-on dermatology outpatient experience, NHS exposure, and strong communication skills, with a patient-centered approach and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Recent hands-on experience supporting dermatology outpatient clinics.
• Active in this work for at least 6 months within the past 12 months.
• Experience as NHS dermatology outpatient HCA.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and support outpatient clinics.
• Chaperone patients during consultations and examinations.
• Record patient observations where required.
• Assist clinicians during patient consultations.
• Support patient flow throughout the clinic.
• Provide patients with information and guidance as directed by the clinical team.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and records.
• Ensure clinics run safely, efficiently, and in line with local policies and procedures.
• Maintain high standards of patient care, dignity and confidentiality.

Skills

Dermatology outpatient experience

NHS experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Patient-focused approach

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Job description

Dermatology Outpatient Healthcare Assistant (HCA)

Days: Saturday & Sunday

Hours: 08:00 – 18:00

About The Role

We are currently seeking experienced Dermatology Outpatient Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) to support weekend insourcing clinics, helping deliver NHS waiting list initiatives across a range of dermatology services.

This is an excellent opportunity to join experienced teams delivering high-quality patient care within busy outpatient settings, supporting clinicians and patients throughout their clinic journey.

Requirements

To be considered, you must:

• Have recent, hands-on experience supporting dermatology outpatient clinics
• Have been actively undertaking this work for at least 6 months within the past 12 months

You will also have:

• Experience working as a Healthcare Assistant within an NHS dermatology outpatient setting
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Organisational skills and attention to detail
• A patient-focused approach with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

Responsibilities include supporting with:

• Preparing and supporting outpatient clinics
• Chaperoning patients during consultations and examinations
• Recording patient observations where required
• Assisting clinicians during patient consultations
• Supporting patient flow throughout the clinic
• Providing patients with information and guidance as directed by the clinical team
• Maintaining accurate clinical documentation and records
• Ensuring clinics run safely, efficiently, and in line with local policies and procedures
• Maintaining high standards of patient care, dignity, and confidentiality

Why Join Us?

• Flexible weekend scheduling to suit your availability
• Work alongside highly experienced dermatology clinicians and nursing teams
• Professional, well-organised working environment
• Patient-centred service model with efficient clinic support
• Competitive remuneration for your expertise and time
• Opportunity to contribute meaningfully to reducing patient waiting times