Job summary
Dermatology Outpatients
1 x 12 month fixed term contract
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 healthcare assistant to join the dermatology outpatients team in Broadgreen hospital on a 12 month fixed term contract
The successful applicants should be enthusiastic and hardworking.They require excellent communication skills and need to work well within the team.
They need to be a caring and compassionate individual who delivers excellent patient care.
Main duties of the job
To assist in the running of both general and skin cancer clinics on the dermatology department.
To chaperone clinicians as required.
To work in dermatology theatres during minor procedures offering patients support and answering questions appropriate to knowledge,giving patients instructions with regards to wound care following their procedure.
After a period of training to assist the surgeon during the procedure.
To obtain patient samples. for clinic and laboratory testing.
Clinical observations of patients to include Blood pressure and weight prior to be seen by clinician.
To undertake non-complex dressings and to document care afterwards.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.
The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
To assist in the running of both general and skin cancer clinics on the dermatology department.
To chaperone clinicians as required.
To work in dermatology theatres during minor procedures offering patients support and answering questions appropriate to knowledge,giving patients instructions with regards to wound care following their procedure.
After a period of training to assist the surgeon during the procedure.
To obtain patient samples. for clinic and laboratory testing.
Clinical observations of patients to include Blood pressure and weight prior to be seen by clinician.
To undertake non-complex dressings and to document care afterwards.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assist in the running of both general and skin cancer clinics on the dermatology department.
To chaperone clinicians as required.
To work in dermatology theatres during minor procedures offering patients support and answering questions appropriate to knowledge,giving patients instructions with regards to wound care following their procedure.
After a period of training to assist the surgeon during the procedure.
To obtain patient samples. for clinic and laboratory testing.
Clinical observations of patients to include Blood pressure and weight prior to be seen by clinician.
To undertake non-complex dressings and to document care afterwards.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Demonstrates a willingness & capability to undertake NVQ level 3
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in hospital setting working at NVQ level 2
Knowledge
Essential
- Reputation for high standard of patient care
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the Healthcare setting
- Basic Computer Skills
Other
Essential
- Supportive of colleagues and patients
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Demonstrates a willingness & capability to undertake NVQ level 3
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in hospital setting working at NVQ level 2
Knowledge
Essential
- Reputation for high standard of patient care
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the Healthcare setting
- Basic Computer Skills
Other
Essential
- Supportive of colleagues and patients
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).
