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

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: E0341-26-0108
Job locations: 3rd Floor, 19-21 Great Tower Street, London, EC3R 5AR, United Kingdom

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

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.

For questions about the job, contact: Lamin Bojang, mbojang@18weeksupport.com

Closing date: 27 December 2026
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