Dermatology Surgical HCA - Cambridge

18 Week Support; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible weekend schedule

Professional environment

Job summary

18 Week Support is seeking an experienced Dermatology Surgical Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to support weekend insourcing lists across dermatology services, including Minor Operations. The role focuses on helping reduce NHS waiting times while delivering high-quality patient care in busy surgical settings.

You will prepare treatment rooms, assist clinicians during procedures, reassure patients, maintain aseptic standards, and help manage patient flow across lists.

Qualifications

• Recent hands-on experience supporting dermatology surgical lists.
• Active involvement in this work for at least 6 months within the past year.
• Experience in NHS dermatology surgical settings.
• Assist with minor surgical procedures.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Patient-focused approach within multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Preparing treatment rooms and surgical equipment.
• Assisting clinicians during Minor Operations and Complex Minor Operations.
• Preparing patients for procedures and providing reassurance throughout their treatment.
• Chaperoning patients during consultations and surgical procedures.
• Recording patient observations where required.
• Maintaining aseptic techniques and infection prevention standards.
• Assisting with specimen handling and documentation.
• Supporting patient flow throughout surgical lists.
• 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.

Skills

Dermatology lists experience

NHS dermatology setting experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

Dermatology Surgical Healthcare Assistant (HCA)

Days: Saturday & Sunday

Hours: 08:00 – 18:00

About The Role

We are currently seeking experienced Dermatology Surgical Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) to support weekend insourcing lists, helping deliver NHS waiting list initiatives across a range of dermatology surgical services, including Minor Operations and Complex Minor Operations.

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

Requirements

To be considered, you must:

• Have recent, hands-on experience supporting dermatology surgical lists
• 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 surgical setting
• Experience assisting with minor surgical procedures
• 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

Responsibilities include supporting with:

• Preparing treatment rooms and surgical equipment
• Assisting clinicians during Minor Operations and Complex Minor Operations
• Preparing patients for procedures and providing reassurance throughout their treatment
• Chaperoning patients during consultations and surgical procedures
• Recording patient observations where required
• Maintaining aseptic techniques and infection prevention standards
• Assisting with specimen handling and documentation
• Supporting patient flow throughout surgical lists
• 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 consultants and surgical 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