Job summary
If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no
restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post. We are unable to
sponsor Healthcare Assistants without 2 years band 3 NHS experience.
If you are new to care you must complete a care certificate when you
commence employment with CDDFT and be paid band 2 until completion.
Please note this advert will close when sufficient applications have
been received.
Main duties of the job
Three part time posts are available and Trust
wide working will be required.
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. Entering patient details onto Trust software e.g., SystmOne. Maintaining
a caring, calm, 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.
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.
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
dermatology clinics and within the minor procedure skin surgery operating
rooms.
You
will have the opportunity and be required to travel across Trust sites.
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
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
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For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.
From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two years
of experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to consider
sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and
have a current visa expiring within 3 months)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Three part time posts are available and Trust
wide working will be required.
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. Entering patient details onto Trust software e.g., SystmOne. Maintaining
a caring, calm, 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.
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.
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
dermatology clinics and within the minor procedure skin surgery operating
rooms.
You
will have the opportunity and be required to travel across Trust sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Three part time posts are available and Trust
wide working will be required.
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. Entering patient details onto Trust software e.g., SystmOne. Maintaining
a caring, calm, 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.
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.
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
dermatology clinics and within the minor procedure skin surgery operating
rooms.
You
will have the opportunity and be required to travel across Trust sites.
Person Specification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Able to engage and build effective relationships at all levels.
- Understanding of the role of HCSW.
- Able to work as part of a team.
- Knowledge and understanding of the need for confidentiality.
Experience
Essential
- Computer skills.
- Ability to learn new skills.
Desirable
- Previous experience in caring for others.
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent relevant experience.
- Care Certificate or willingness to complete within first 6 months of commencement in post.
- GCSE equivalent in English and Mathematics.
Desirable
- Short courses relevant to undertake patient and clinical care duties.
Special Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good verbal and written command of
- English.
- Ability to act upon own initiative.
- Good communication skills.
- Able to work under some pressure.
- Ability to show leadership
- Ability to plan own work.
- Ability to work calmly under pressure.
- Willing to take and record patient
- observations.
Desirable
- Knowledge of care and related procedures, clinical observations, relevant legislation.
Special Requirements
Essential
- Self-motivated and able to motivate others.
- Excellent communication & interpersonal
- skills.
- Reflective practitioner.
- Ability to work in a busy and varied work
- environment and respond to change.
Desirable
- Be able to offer pastoral care to mentors and students when providing feedback on performance.
Special Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good verbal and written command of
- English.
- Ability to act upon own initiative.
- Good communication skills.
- Able to work under some pressure.
- Ability to show leadership
- Ability to plan own work.
- Ability to work calmly under pressure.
- Willing to take and record patient
- observations.
Desirable
- Knowledge of care and related procedures, clinical observations, relevant legislation.
Person Specification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Able to engage and build effective relationships at all levels.
- Understanding of the role of HCSW.
- Able to work as part of a team.
- Knowledge and understanding of the need for confidentiality.
Experience
Essential
- Computer skills.
- Ability to learn new skills.
Desirable
- Previous experience in caring for others.
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent relevant experience.
- Care Certificate or willingness to complete within first 6 months of commencement in post.
- GCSE equivalent in English and Mathematics.
Desirable
- Short courses relevant to undertake patient and clinical care duties.
Special Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good verbal and written command of
- English.
- Ability to act upon own initiative.
- Good communication skills.
- Able to work under some pressure.
- Ability to show leadership
- Ability to plan own work.
- Ability to work calmly under pressure.
- Willing to take and record patient
- observations.
Desirable
- Knowledge of care and related procedures, clinical observations, relevant legislation.
Special Requirements
Essential
- Self-motivated and able to motivate others.
- Excellent communication & interpersonal
- skills.
- Reflective practitioner.
- Ability to work in a busy and varied work
- environment and respond to change.
Desirable
- Be able to offer pastoral care to mentors and students when providing feedback on performance.
Special Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good verbal and written command of
- English.
- Ability to act upon own initiative.
- Good communication skills.
- Able to work under some pressure.
- Ability to show leadership
- Ability to plan own work.
- Ability to work calmly under pressure.
- Willing to take and record patient
- observations.
Desirable
- Knowledge of care and related procedures, clinical observations, relevant legislation.
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.
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
