Dermatology Outpatient HCANHS

Job summary

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.

Main duties of the job

• 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

Job description

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

If this opportunity may be of interest, I'd be delighted to discuss it further. Please get in touch for a confidential conversation we would love to hear from you. [email protected]

About 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