County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Community Dermatology Healthcare Assistant

The closing date is 04 September 2025

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

Two 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

Over reliance on AI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant's chances of success

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)

Date posted

28 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,465 to £26,598 a year PRO RATA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

C9439-2526-0117

Job locations

Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust

Hollyhurst Road

Darlington

County Durham

DL3 6HX

University Hospital Of North Durham

North Road

Durham

DH1 5TW

Job description

Job responsibilities

Working in a friendly small team across community venues and secondary care to work within the team providing efficient quality care to dermatology patients on skin surgery lists and in clinics.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Working in a friendly small team across community venues and secondary care to work within the team providing efficient quality care to dermatology patients on skin surgery lists and in clinics.

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)

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)