HCA - Leg Ulcer Service

Job summary

We're looking for a caring and motivated individual to support our Leg Ulcer Service across community clinics in Somerset.

This role offers the opportunity to assist in delivering high quality, compassionate care across a range of clinic sites. Working closely with registered nurses, you will help with clinical and practical tasks that support the smooth day-to-day running of the service and ensure patients feel well supported throughout their treatment.

Clinics take place in Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea, Taunton, Wellington, Minehead, Shepton Mallet and Wells. Travel to different sites is an essential part of the role, providing variety in your working week and the opportunity to work with colleagues across the county

Main duties of the job

Patients attend the clinic across 7 different clinic locations and the post holder will play an important role in ensuring that each patient receives a welcoming, safe and high quality experience during their visit.

Key responsibilities include welcoming and greeting patients on arrival, helping them feel comfortable and supported throughout their appointment. The role also involves assisting the clinical team with a range of basic clinical tasks such as the removal of dressings and supporting patients with skin care as directed by the nurse in charge.

You will be responsible for preparing clinical rooms prior to appointments and ensuring they are cleaned and maintained to a high standard following patient appointments. This includes maintaining appropriate stock levels of clinical supplies and ensuring that equipment and treatment areas for organised, hygienic and ready for use.

Working under the guidance of the nurse, you will also contribute to health education and health promotion that support patient wellbeing. This made include providing patients with guidance on skin care, leg elevation and correct application of hosiery garments when required.

The post holder must demonstrate a strong awareness of health and safety procedures at all times, ensuring that equipment is properly maintained and that all clinical environments remain safe, clean and compliant with infection, prevention and control standards.

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.