Job summary
The Healthcare Assistant (HCA) plays a key role in supporting the clinical team in the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred dermatology care. This includes preparing and maintaining clinical areas and equipment, assisting during patient appointments, and supporting registered nurses and doctors with clinical procedures including minor surgery.
You will also be required to carry out Teledermoscopy clinics one to two days per week, which involves taking clinical photographs of skin lesions and securely uploading them to our digital systems for specialist review. Full training will be provided.
This is a full-time role requiring flexibility to travel to various clinic locations across Mid Sussex and Surrey. Horsham, Crawley, Redhill, Cranleigh, Frimley and Send.
Main duties of the job
- Prepare clinics and equipment in advance of patient appointments
- Ensure all medical equipment is clean, safe, and in working order
- Support patients before, during, and after appointments
- Assist RGN/Doctors with clinical procedures, including minor surgery
- Carry out Teledermoscopy clinics, including taking photographs of lesions and uploading them to clinical systems
- Maintain patient dignity, safety, and confidentiality always
- Follow all infection control and health & safety policies
- Report any concerns or incidents appropriately
About us
Sussex Community Dermatology Service (SCDS) is a busy, forward-thinking community service providing expert dermatology care across Coastal West Sussex, Surrey, Horsham, Mid Sussex, and West Kent. Our multidisciplinary team includes Consultant Dermatologists, GPwSIs, Registered Nurses, and Health Care Assistants. We are committed to a "see and treat" approach to streamline care and reduce unnecessary follow-ups. Services include minor surgery, day case procedures, patch testing, photodynamic therapy (PDT), and phototherapy.
Details
Date posted
03 July 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience starting salary £24,465
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
U0075-CB-Jul25
Job locations
Horsham Hospital
Hurst Road
Horsham
West Sussex
RH12 2DR
Frimley Green Medical Centre
1 Beech Road
Frimley Green
Camberley
Surrey
GU16 6QQ
Surrey & Sussex Healthcare Nhs Trust
Canada Avenue
Redhill
RH1 5RH
The Village Surgery
Station Road
Southwater
Horsham
West Sussex
RH13 9HQ
Employer details
Employer name
Sussex Community Dermatology Service
Address
Horsham Hospital
Hurst Road
Horsham
West Sussex
RH12 2DR
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