Job summary
18 Week Support is seeking experienced Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) for flexible weekend sessions at a well-established NHS Trust in Buckinghamshire. With competitive rates of pay and both consistent and ad-hoc shifts available, this is an excellent opportunity to take on additional work around your existing commitments while supporting high-quality, patient-centred care within an outpatient setting.

Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities

• Preparing and supporting outpatient clinics.
• Taking patient observations and recording clinical information.
• Assisting clinical staff with patient care.
• Maintaining clean, safe and organised clinical environments.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 6 months outpatient HCA experience within the past 12 months.
• Proven NHS experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A compassionate, patient-focused approach.

About us
18 Week Support is a leading NHS insourcing provider, working in partnership with NHS Trusts across the UK to increase clinical capacity, reduce waiting times and improve patient access to care.

Our clinical teams work alongside NHS services to deliver additional outpatient and surgical capacity, supported by experienced Clinical Leads and Nurse Leads. Patient safety, clinical governance and quality of care are central to everything we do.

Details
Date posted: 03 November 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: Depending on experience
Contract: Locum
Duration: 12 weeks
Working pattern: Flexible working
Reference number: E0341-26-0044
Closing date: 30 November 2026

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Minimum 6 months outpatient HCA experience within the past 12 months.
• Proven NHS experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A compassionate, patient-focused approach.

Qualifications
Essential

• Minimum 6 months outpatient HCA experience within the past 12 months.
• Proven NHS experience.

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

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/

For questions about the job, contact:
Recruitment Resourcer: Lottie Trunley
LTrunley@18weeksupport.com

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