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18 Week Support Limited Dermatology Surgical HCA Middlesex

The closing date is 27 December 2026

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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

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

Details

Date posted

27 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£250 a day

Contract

Locum

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

E0341-26-0106

Job locations

3rd Floor

19-21 Great Tower Street

London

EC3R 5AR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are currently seeking experienced Dermatology Surgical Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) to support weekend insourcing clinics in Middlesex, 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]

Job description

Job responsibilities

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]

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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

Experience

Essential

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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

Experience

Essential

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

18 Week Support Limited

Address

3rd Floor

19-21 Great Tower Street

London

EC3R 5AR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.18weeksupport.com/careers/working-with-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

18 Week Support Limited

Address

3rd Floor

19-21 Great Tower Street

London

EC3R 5AR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.18weeksupport.com/careers/working-with-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lamin Bojang

[email protected]

Details

Date posted

27 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£250 a day

Contract

Locum

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

E0341-26-0106

Job locations

3rd Floor

19-21 Great Tower Street

London

EC3R 5AR

United Kingdom

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