University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Dermatology Healthcare support worker

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Job summary

This role has been designed to work within and support the dermatology clinical nurse specialist team across the UHCW sites, and provide a nurse led service to a wide range of dermatology patients with chronic skin conditions. The service is expanding and is expected to keep on growing.

The post requires a host of skills including IT literacy, organisation, data collection versatility to mention a few. The successful candidate will assist the team both in and out of clinics, as well as other admin duties.

Main duties of the job

1. To participate as a member of the dermatology multidisciplinary team (MDT) to ensure the highest standard of patient care, ensuring patient comfort and safety.

2. Participate in educating patients/ carers and other healthcare professionals on the management of dermatology conditions. Be responsible for the ordering and stock levels of patient information leaflets and putting together of patients treatment starter packs.

3. Responding to patient's enquiries left on the dermatology CNS team inbox and dealing with (including escalation if required) queries in a timely manner. Use independent judgement analysis to aim to resolve problems when dealing with patients and reassure patients when necessary.

4. Following training and assessment to undertake and record clinical tasks and observations, which may include, blood pressure measurement, urinalysis and specimen collection.

5. To communicate using appropriate verbal and non-verbal methods, in a variety of situations that may involve understanding and overcoming physical and / or psychological barriers.

Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Details

Date posted

13 August 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

218-NM-B3-6548731

Job locations

University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX


Job description

Job responsibilities

6. To provide direct technical assistance when required, safely utilising electronic and mechanical / manual equipment.

7. Perform administration skills including and not exclusive to, the monitoring and organisation of patient's prescriptions. The establishment and population of spreadsheets, databases and photocopy of documents as requested.

8. Liaise with the admin team to organise and arranging outpatient appointments and follow up treatment on instruction of medical staff/trained nurses in conjunction with the appointments section.

9. To support multidisciplinary outpatient clinics as directed.

10. To enter and update patient documentation, data and records, utilising the computerised information systems.

11. To report all accidents/incidents taking initial appropriate action.

12. To take responsibility for the work area ensuring trust health and safety regulations are promoted, including cleaning and tidying equipment and notes.

13. To carry out all duties in a professional manner, adhering to the policies and procedures of the Trust and conforming to current legislation.

14. To undertake any relevant training and to be active in developing knowledge and skills to support practice, under the guidance of the Department Manager.

15. Undertake agreed clinical and non-clinical tasks, extending range following training in defined practices. Ensure referral to the appropriate healthcare practitioner where appropriate.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

6. To provide direct technical assistance when required, safely utilising electronic and mechanical / manual equipment.

7. Perform administration skills including and not exclusive to, the monitoring and organisation of patient's prescriptions. The establishment and population of spreadsheets, databases and photocopy of documents as requested.

8. Liaise with the admin team to organise and arranging outpatient appointments and follow up treatment on instruction of medical staff/trained nurses in conjunction with the appointments section.

9. To support multidisciplinary outpatient clinics as directed.

10. To enter and update patient documentation, data and records, utilising the computerised information systems.

11. To report all accidents/incidents taking initial appropriate action.

12. To take responsibility for the work area ensuring trust health and safety regulations are promoted, including cleaning and tidying equipment and notes.

13. To carry out all duties in a professional manner, adhering to the policies and procedures of the Trust and conforming to current legislation.

14. To undertake any relevant training and to be active in developing knowledge and skills to support practice, under the guidance of the Department Manager.

15. Undertake agreed clinical and non-clinical tasks, extending range following training in defined practices. Ensure referral to the appropriate healthcare practitioner where appropriate.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

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Knowledge

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Person Specification

Qualifications

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Experience

Essential

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Desirable

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Knowledge

Essential

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Desirable

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Skills

Essential

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Desirable

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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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX


Employer's website

https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX


Employer's website

https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Dermatology Clinical Nurse Specialist

Dorothy Walker

dorothy.walker@uhcw.nhs.uk

024769626313

Details

Date posted

13 August 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

218-NM-B3-6548731

Job locations

University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX


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