Oral Outpatient HCA

The Methodist Church in Britain; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The NHS is seeking an HCA to support the Oral Outpatients team, assisting clinicians during procedures, preparing rooms and equipment, and monitoring patients within an NHS trust setting. Shifts run on weekdays and weekends 8am–6pm; prior experience in oral surgery or oral theatre is essential, with the ability to work closely with a multidisciplinary team and maintain infection prevention standards.

You will also document care, handle clinical waste safely, and contribute to patient comfort and

Qualifications

• Understanding of infection prevention and control procedures.
• Familiarity with clinical environments, equipment and patient preparation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate, professional approach to patient care.
• Able to work independently and alongside clinicians in a multidisciplinary team.
• Reliable, punctual and adaptable to a busy clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist clinicians and nursing staff during oral outpatient, oral surgical and minor dental procedures.
• Prepare treatment and procedure rooms before and between patients, keeping them stocked and ready for use.
• Assist with preparing and safely handling clinical equipment and surgical instruments.
• Prepare patients for procedures, including positioning and reassurance.
• Monitor patients and report concerns or changes to appropriate clinical staff.
• Maintain high standards of infection prevention and control.
• Clean, decontaminate and prepare clinical areas in line with Trust policies.
• Assist with the safe transfer and movement of patients where required.
• Dispose of clinical waste and sharps safely under local procedures.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with NHS policies.
• Complete documentation accurately and promptly.
• Work effectively as part of the wider multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Infection prevention

Communication skills

Teamwork

Punctuality

Independent working

Job description

This six-month temporary post supports the Oral Outpatients team, which works within oral surgery, for NHS trust clients through insourcing provider 18 Week Support. The core of the work is assisting clinicians during outpatient and surgical procedures, preparing rooms and equipment, and monitoring patients and escalating concerns. Shifts run across weekdays and weekends between 8am and 6pm. Prior experience in an oral surgery or oral theatre setting is essential.

What the job involves

• Assist clinicians and nursing staff during oral outpatient, oral surgical and minor dental procedures
• Prepare treatment and procedure rooms before and between patients, keeping them stocked and ready for use
• Assist with preparing and safely handling clinical equipment and surgical instruments
• Prepare patients for procedures, including positioning and reassurance
• Monitor patients and report concerns or changes to appropriate clinical staff
• Maintain high standards of infection prevention and control
• Clean, decontaminate and prepare clinical areas in line with Trust policies
• Assist with the safe transfer and movement of patients where required
• Dispose of clinical waste and sharps safely under local procedures
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with NHS policies
• Complete documentation accurately and promptly
• Work effectively as part of the wider multidisciplinary team

What’s required

Experience

• Previous experience as an HCA within an NHS or healthcare setting
• Experience in oral surgery, oral outpatients or oral theatre (essential)
• Experience assisting with surgical or dental procedures

Skills & knowledge

• Understanding of infection prevention and control procedures
• Familiarity with clinical environments, equipment and patient preparation
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Compassionate, professional approach to patient care
• Able to work independently and alongside clinicians in a multidisciplinary team
• Reliable, punctual and adaptable to a busy clinical environment