Job summary
Dermatology Outpatients.
2 x permanent Band 3 healthcare assistants (1 x 37.5 hours weekly and 1 x 18 hours weekly)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for 2 x Band 3 healthcare assistants to be part of the dermatology team at Broadgreen supporting the AI skin analytics service at various locations around the city.
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 work at various locations assisting in the running of the AI clinics for skin lesions.
Involve completing patient questionnaires and taking and uploading of photographs of lesions.
There may be time working on the dermatology clinic within Broadgreen Hospital
Assisting with the day to day running of the clinics both general and urgent skin cancer clinics
Chaperoning clinicans
Assisting with minor operations lists.
Taking of patients observations prior to their clinic appointment
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit theircareers page.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assist in the running of AI clinics for skin lesions at various locations around the city
this involves completing patient questionnaires and then taking taking photographs of lesions (using specific equipment)then uploading these pictures to the system.
there may also be time working on the dermatology clinic at Broadgreen and responsibilities would be
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 AI clinics for skin lesions at various locations around the city
this involves completing patient questionnaires and then taking taking photographs of lesions (using specific equipment)then uploading these pictures to the system.
there may also be time working on the dermatology clinic at Broadgreen and responsibilities would be
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).
