Healthcare Assistant in Community Dermatology
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Job summary
We are seeking a part time Band 3 Health Care Assistant to join our friendly team to assist in supporting our service in the acute site and in the community. We are looking for someone with experience of using their initiative in a busy environment and the ability to work unsupervised in line with local guidelines for dermatology in the community out-patient clinics and within the minor procedure operating room.
You will need an NVQ Level 3 in care or equivalent demonstrable experience, phlebotomy, good communication and IT skills. We can offer training and short courses as appropriate and a 3 month competency programme to help you develop new and existing skills.
You will be based in Bishop Auckland and travel to Seaham, usually, but not always one day a week. You will also cover other sites across Trust, for example Darlingtom Memorial Hospital
to provide cover and meet the full team. Specific duties will be set once competency has been confirmed.
If you would like to apply for this varied and interesting role, we would like to hear from you.
If you would like further details please email , Dermatology Specialist Nurse Practitioner at hayley.anderson2@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
Based in Bishop Auckland Hospital, but able to cover other sites within the Trust, duties will include setting up and assisting during minor skin surgery lists and undertaking the role of circulating assistant. Printing off documentation prior to clinics and surgery lists. Maintaining a caring, safe and supportive environment for patients undergoing skin surgery and being seen in dermatology clinics. Giving patients advice on post operative wound care. Basic wound dressings.
Acting as chaperone.
Taking blood and dermatology specific samples in your own clinics alongside Dermatology Doctors and, or the Specialist nurses.
Use IT systemssuch as Cardea, SystmOne, ESR
Ordering stock and stock control. Taking on specific duties with regard to, for example, Medical devices; Health and Safety, for example undertaking DSE risk assessments.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
We are unable to offer sponsorship for roles that do not require a professional registration, to apply you must have Right to Work in the United Kingdom. If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post
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Details
Date posted
04 September 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
C9439-23-0759
Job locations
Bishop Auckland General Hospital
Cockton Hill Road
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL14 6AD
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bishop Auckland General Hospital
Cockton Hill Road
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL14 6AD
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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