Healthcare Assistant - Dermatology

18 Week Support; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health service provider in the UK is looking for a passionate Dermatology Health Care Assistant for flexible part-time shifts. Your role involves assisting in various dermatological procedures under the supervision of qualified nurses, ensuring patient care is prioritized. Enjoy competitive pay and consistent weekly shifts while making a difference in patients' lives.

Benefits

Flexible shifts

Competitive rates

Consistent weekly shifts

Qualifications

• Experience in Dermatology or related health care fields.
• Ability to assist in clinical tasks and procedures.
• Will to be trained in various techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assist in Dermatology areas including Phototherapy and Minor Surgery.
• Deliver topical treatments under supervision.
• Support clinicians as scrub or assisting nurse.

Skills

Phototherapy

Minor Surgery

Patient Care

Skin Camouflage

Job description

Dermatology HCA (Surgical & Outpatients)

Are you a passionate Dermatology HCA (Surgical & Outpatients) professional looking for extra weekend work with fantastic pay? 18 Week Support is on the lookout for enthusiastic clinicians to join our team. You’ll be working alongside experienced professionals and under the expert guidance of our Clinical and Nurse Leads — all while making a real difference to patient care.

Main Duties of the Role

• Assisting in all areas within Dermatology including Phototherapy, Minor Surgery, dermatology day care treatments including patch testing and iontophoresis.
• Will be trained to deliver iontophoresis and assisting in Patch test clinic under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• To deliver topical treatments to patients attending day care unit under the supervision of registered nurse.
• To assist clinicians in Minor Surgery acting as scrub or assisting nurse. Will be prepared to undergo training for this.
• To be willing to be trained in skin camouflage clinic (according to service needs).
• Fully achieve and maintain competencies within the competency framework for this post.

What’s in it for you?

• Flexible shifts that fit around your NHS post or other commitments.
• Competitive rates.
• Consistent weekly shifts.
• Booking and scheduling app that allows you to easily see work in your specialty and local area as well as book shifts at the click of a button.

About Us

18 Week Support is the leading insourcing provider to the NHS, specialising in clinical demand, capacity management, and waiting list initiatives for both outpatients and day case surgery. Our insourcing services provide expert clinical teams to work closely with your in‑house teams, allowing you to increase the number of patients seen, reduce waiting lists, and meet RTT expectations without compromising patient care.

For further information, please contact Lachie on 0203 966 9081.

Seniority level

Not applicable

Employment type

Part‑time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care