Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Dermatology Healthcare Support Worker

The closing date is 24 March 2026

Job summary

The Somerset Dermatology Service is looking for a Band 2/3 Healthcare Assistants/Support Worker for our expanding dermatology service at Musgrove Park Hospital and Intermediate Care. You will be based on the West side of the County and must be willing to travel to our sites across the community. You will provide effective, clinical support to the Dermatology team and support the systems for a multi-disciplinary approach to patient-centred care delivery.

Main duties of the job

Experience of working in a care setting would be advantageous but all necessary skills training, professional updates and mandatory training as appropriate to the post will be provided.

Full details of duties can be found in the job description.

There will be an expectation of a flexible approach to travelling between sites part of Somerset Foundation Trust.

Please be advised - this vacancy may close early if we reach a sufficient amount of applications.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

  • Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
  • NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
  • Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
  • A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Details

Date posted

17 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

184-OL-OR-4475

Job locations

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA


Taunton Diagnostic Centre

Blackbrook Park Ave

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 2PX


Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • A Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) Level 3. This could be a Vocational NVQ, BTEC or equivalent international qualification in healthcare or able to demonstrate the equivalent level of experienceKnowledge of Dermatology or willingness to learn

Experience

Essential

  • Previous recent experience of working within an acute/ community setting.Phlebotomy (Adults)Experience of recording ObservationsExperience of taking and monitoring blood glucose levels

Desirable

  • Phlebotomy (Children)

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Understands the need for strict confidentiality. Teaching/supervising othersAble to work under instruction and under own initiative within the boundaries of the role and as part of a team.Able to work under pressureUnderstands limitations of the role and need to refer to others
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • A Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) Level 3. This could be a Vocational NVQ, BTEC or equivalent international qualification in healthcare or able to demonstrate the equivalent level of experienceKnowledge of Dermatology or willingness to learn

Experience

Essential

  • Previous recent experience of working within an acute/ community setting.Phlebotomy (Adults)Experience of recording ObservationsExperience of taking and monitoring blood glucose levels

Desirable

  • Phlebotomy (Children)

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Understands the need for strict confidentiality. Teaching/supervising othersAble to work under instruction and under own initiative within the boundaries of the role and as part of a team.Able to work under pressureUnderstands limitations of the role and need to refer to others

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

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA


Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA


Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Hiring Manager

Julia Bresnai

julia.bresnai@somersetft.nhs.uk

07919227437

Details

Date posted

17 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

184-OL-OR-4475

Job locations

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA


Taunton Diagnostic Centre

Blackbrook Park Ave

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 2PX


Supporting documents

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