Location: West midlands
Job type: Ad-hoc - flexible - weekend shifts
Hours: 8:00-18:00 - Saturday's & Sunday's
Contract length: Ongoing

Job responsibilities
Are you a caring and motivated individual looking to make a difference in a fast-paced clinical environment? We are seeking a dedicated Healthcare Assistant to join our dynamic Urology Outpatients Department, supporting patients undergoing LATP (Local Anaesthetic Transperineal biopsy) and flexible cystoscopy procedures.

As a key member of our specialist urology team, you'll assist with the delivery of safe and high-quality care in a busy outpatient setting. You'll work closely with nurses, consultants, and other professionals to support diagnostic and minor surgical procedures, ensuring patients are treated with dignity and compassion throughout their journey.

Main duties of the job

• Prepare and maintain clinical environments for LATP and flexible cystoscopy clinics
• Chaperone and assist patients during procedures
• Carry out clinical observations and document vital signs
• Support infection prevention and control practices
• Assist with stock control and clinic equipment preparation
• Provide reassurance and clear information to patients before, during, and after procedures

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.

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• 2 years minimum experience within an Outpatient setting
• Currently practicing or has practised within Urology outpatients, for a minimum of 6 months, over the last 12-month period.

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 (opens in a new window).

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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.