Dermatology Surgical HCANHS

Job summary

We are currently seeking experienced Dermatology Surgical 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

Responsibilities include supporting with:

• Pre-operative assessment
• Preparing for dermatological surgery
• Intra-operative assistance
• Assist the dermatologist, dermatological surgeon or other clinician during procedures such as:
• Skin biopsies
• Excision of skin lesions
• Curettage and cautery
• Punch biopsies
• Minor skin cancer procedures
• Mohs surgery, where applicable
• Maintain aseptic technique and a safe sterile field.
• Handle instruments and specimens appropriately.
• Monitor the patients condition and provide reassurance throughout the procedure.
• Recognise and respond promptly to complications
• Specimen management
• Post-operative care
• Patient education and support
• Medicines and local anaesthetics
• Documentation and clinical governance
• Team working

Job description

We are currently seeking experienced Dermatology Surgical 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 theatres
• 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 theatre 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:

• Pre-operative assessment
• Preparing for dermatological surgery
• Intra-operative assistance
• Assist the dermatologist, dermatological surgeon or other clinician during procedures such as:
• Skin biopsies
• Excision of skin lesions
• Curettage and cautery
• Punch biopsies
• Minor skin cancer procedures
• Mohs surgery, where applicable
• Maintain aseptic technique and a safe sterile field.
• Handle instruments and specimens appropriately.
• Monitor the patients condition and provide reassurance throughout the procedure.
• Recognise and respond promptly to complications
• Specimen management
• Post-operative care
• Patient education and support
• Medicines and local anaesthetics
• Documentation and clinical governance
• Team working

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