Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Health Care Assistant

The closing date is 06 October 2025

Job summary

Due to the part time nature of the role, please note this is not eligible for sponsorship

The role is to assist and support the delivery of quality care within the Dermatology Department. To concentrate on tasks that directly always support and assist the patient under the supervision of trained Nurses. To report changes in patient condition and help deliver quality patient care at all times

Main duties of the job

To assist in clinic to support clinicians to ensure clinics are running effectively and provide quality care for our patients
To present self to patients, visitors in a pleasant and professional manner
To aid patient during their time in outpatients, demonstrating awareness of each individual's privacy. Respecting people's dignity, wishes and beliefs, involving them in shared decision making, and obtaining their consent, within the constraints of Trust policy, for care to be undertaken.
Contribute the day to day running of the department and support the needs of the patient journey. Support and monitoring of patients throughout, enabling them to address their own health and well being as far as it is possible for them to do so
Undertake observations in clinic and chaperone where needed. Obtains clinical samples such as urine, skin swabs
Ensure clinic paperwork is completed correctly
Removal of wound dressings and application of simple replacement dressings
Applications of prescribed topical treatments under the direction of a trained Nurse or Doctor
Set up minor theatre and assist during minor procedures, overseeing Junior staff in theatre, including:

About us

**Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications**

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital NHSTrust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values

Compassion
Accountability
Respect
Integrity
Courage

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential.

The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.

We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme.

We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.

Date posted

29 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year pro rata/per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

264-7354468-MED-B

Job locations

Dermatology, Prospect House

121 Lower Street

Kettering

NN16 8DN

Job description

Job responsibilities

To assist in clinic to support clinicians to ensure clinics are running effectively and provide quality care for our patients
To present self to patients, visitors in a pleasant and professional manner
Have full understanding of the patient's optimum level of mobility and to assist with movement of patients through different care settings
Assist patients where necessary to achieve physical comfort The support and monitoring of patients throughout, enabling them to address their own health and wellbeing as far as it is possible for them to do so
To aid patient during their time in outpatients, demonstrating awareness of each individuals privacy. Respecting peoples dignity, wishes and beliefs, involving them in shared decision making, and obtaining their consent, within the constraints of Trust policy, for care to be undertaken.
Contribute the day to day running of the department and support the needs of the patient journey. Support and monitoring of patients throughout, enabling them to address their own health and wellbeing as far as it is possible for them to do so
Undertake observations in clinic and chaperone where needed. Obtains clinical samples such as urine, skin swabs
Ensure clinic paperwork is completed correctly
Removal of wound dressings and application of simple replacement dressings
Applications of prescribed topical treatments under the direction of a trained Nurse or Doctor
Set up minor theatre and assist during minor procedures, overseeing Junior staff in theatre, including:
Completion of WHO skin surgery checklist
Application of simple post operative wound dressings
Removal of simple skin closures
Promptly alerting the relevant person when there are unexpected changes or identified risks to individuals health and wellbeing
Taking appropriate action to address any issues or risks
Reviewing the effectiveness of specific clinical interventions and care activities as they proceed and in conjunction with a registered practitioner, make any necessary modifications
Preparation of the patient / client for clinical interventions
Preparation of equipment

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Act consistently with legislation, policies, procedures and other quality approaches and encourage others to do so

Work within the limits of own competence, levels of responsibility and accountability in the work team and organisation

Work in partnership with the all members of the multidisciplinary team as an effective and responsible team member

Prioritise own workload and organise own work to meet priorities and reduce risks to quality-of-service delivery

Use and maintain resources efficiently and effectively and encourage others to do so

Monitor the quality of work in own area and alert others to quality issues.

At all, times ensure that own actions support and promote equality, diversity and the rights of patients / clients, the public and colleagues within the healthcare environment.

Contribute to and participate in the development of a culture that is committed to innovation and quality improvement.

To develop the knowledge of specific physical, emotional, psychological, social, cultural and spiritual needs of the service users and carers.

Communication

Communicate with a range of people on a range of matters, in a form that is appropriate to them and the situation, to ensure that their individual needs are met. These may include:

patients / clients and their carers or significant others
multidisciplinary team members
other staff within and external to the organisation

Improve the effectiveness of communication through the development and appropriate use of communication skills

Constructively manage barriers to effective communication

Keep accurate and complete records consistent with legislation, policies and procedures

Communicate in a manner that is consistent with relevant legislation, policies and procedures

Education & Training

Undertake all Trust mandatory training and annual updates

Develop and maintain own knowledge, skills and competences through the use of competency frameworks and continuous professional development

Participate in staff meetings, clinical supervision and any other identified training

Reflect on and evaluate the effectiveness of learning opportunities and alert others to benefits and problem

Keep up-to-date records of own development review process

Act as a role model to junior colleagues.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To assist in clinic to support clinicians to ensure clinics are running effectively and provide quality care for our patients
To present self to patients, visitors in a pleasant and professional manner
Have full understanding of the patient's optimum level of mobility and to assist with movement of patients through different care settings
Assist patients where necessary to achieve physical comfort The support and monitoring of patients throughout, enabling them to address their own health and wellbeing as far as it is possible for them to do so
To aid patient during their time in outpatients, demonstrating awareness of each individuals privacy. Respecting peoples dignity, wishes and beliefs, involving them in shared decision making, and obtaining their consent, within the constraints of Trust policy, for care to be undertaken.
Contribute the day to day running of the department and support the needs of the patient journey. Support and monitoring of patients throughout, enabling them to address their own health and wellbeing as far as it is possible for them to do so
Undertake observations in clinic and chaperone where needed. Obtains clinical samples such as urine, skin swabs
Ensure clinic paperwork is completed correctly
Removal of wound dressings and application of simple replacement dressings
Applications of prescribed topical treatments under the direction of a trained Nurse or Doctor
Set up minor theatre and assist during minor procedures, overseeing Junior staff in theatre, including:
Completion of WHO skin surgery checklist
Application of simple post operative wound dressings
Removal of simple skin closures
Promptly alerting the relevant person when there are unexpected changes or identified risks to individuals health and wellbeing
Taking appropriate action to address any issues or risks
Reviewing the effectiveness of specific clinical interventions and care activities as they proceed and in conjunction with a registered practitioner, make any necessary modifications
Preparation of the patient / client for clinical interventions
Preparation of equipment