Dermatology Surgical HCA

18 Week Support Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible weekend scheduling

Experienced dermatology team

Professional working environment

Patient-centred service model

Competitive remuneration

Help reduce patient waiting times

Job summary

The six-month Dermatology Surgical HCA role supports weekend insourcing clinics tackling NHS waiting lists across dermatology services. It centres on theatre support for minor dermatological procedures, from pre-operative prep to post-operative care, with weekends shifts and hands-on experience in a dermatology theatre.

Applicants must have recent experience in dermatology theatres, at least six months in the past year, and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

Qualifications

• Recent, hands-on experience supporting dermatology theatres.
• Experience in NHS dermatology theatre settings preferred.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and maintain patient focus.

Responsibilities

• Assist dermatologist during skin biopsies, excisions, and minor procedures.
• Support pre-operative assessment and preparation for dermatological surgery.
• Maintain aseptic technique and sterile field.
• Handle instruments and specimens with proper documentation.
• Monitor patient condition and provide reassurance during procedures.
• Provide post-operative care and patient education.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Job description

This six-month Dermatology Surgical HCA role supports weekend insourcing clinics that tackle NHS waiting lists across dermatology services, provided by 18 Week Support Limited. The work centres on theatre support for minor dermatological surgery, from pre-operative preparation and assisting clinicians during biopsies and excisions through to specimen handling and post-operative care. Shifts run at weekends, and candidates need recent, hands-on experience in a dermatology theatre. Applicants must show they have worked in this area for at least six months in the past year.

What the job involves

• Assist the dermatologist or other clinician during skin biopsies, excisions, curettage and cautery, punch biopsies, minor skin cancer procedures and Mohs surgery where applicable
• Support pre-operative assessment and preparation for dermatological surgery
• Maintain aseptic technique and a safe sterile field
• Handle instruments and specimens appropriately, including specimen management
• Monitor patient condition and provide reassurance during procedures
• Recognise and respond promptly to complications
• Provide post-operative care
• Provide patient education and support
• Support with medicines and local anaesthetics
• Complete documentation in line with clinical governance
• Work as part of a team

What’s required

Experience

• Recent, hands-on experience supporting dermatology theatres
• At least six months of this work within the past 12 months
• Experience as a Healthcare Assistant in an NHS dermatology theatre setting

Skills & knowledge

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Organisational skills and attention to detail
• Patient-focused approach and ability to work within a multidisciplinary team

What’s offered

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