Job summary
We are looking to recruit 3 band 3 Health care assistants to assist in delivering the teledermatology service within the Shropshire and Telford area. This is a new service and it will be an exciting experience to be part of a team shaping the future of telederm in the community settings. We are looking for hard working, good time keeping, kind, compassionate and caring individuals to greet patients, and assist the medical photographers in capturing clinical images to be viewed by Senior clinicians as to whether a face 2 face review is necessary for all patients referred by their GP's with a suspected skin cancer. Although initially based in Hollinswood, Stafford park, we hope to role this program out into other community hubs and eventually cover 7 days a week. If you think you have the personal skills and enjoy being part of developing services then we look forward to hearing from you.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for hard working, good time keeping, kind, compassionate and caring individuals to greet patients, and assist the medical photographers in capturing clinical images to be viewed by Senior clinicians as to whether a face 2 face review is necessary for all patients referred by their GP's with a suspected skin cancer.
About us
This is a new service and it will be an exciting experience to be part of a team shaping the future of telederm in the community settings. Although initially based in Hollinswood, Stafford park, we hope to role this program out into other community hubs and eventually cover 7 days a week.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For Full Duties and Responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For Full Duties and Responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 2 Diploma in Clinical Healthcare Support or NVQ Level 3 in Care or demonstrate a commitment to work towards the Diploma qualification
- Maths at GCSE Level Grade 9 - 4 or equivalent qualifications (Level 2 or above)
- English Maths at GCSE Level Grade 9 - 4 or equivalent qualifications (Level 2 or above). (If you do not hold this qualification, there will be a requirement to sit our in-house simply literacy assessment)
Communication Skills
Essential
- Evidence of basic computer skills and competence (Word, Indigo Review, SEMA, Excel)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 2 Diploma in Clinical Healthcare Support or NVQ Level 3 in Care or demonstrate a commitment to work towards the Diploma qualification
- Maths at GCSE Level Grade 9 - 4 or equivalent qualifications (Level 2 or above)
- English Maths at GCSE Level Grade 9 - 4 or equivalent qualifications (Level 2 or above). (If you do not hold this qualification, there will be a requirement to sit our in-house simply literacy assessment)
Communication Skills
Essential
- Evidence of basic computer skills and competence (Word, Indigo Review, SEMA, Excel)
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
