Dermatology Healthcare Assistant

Job summary

The Royal London Hospitals Dermatology Department has an interesting new opportunity for Healthcare Assistant, Band 2. The Dermatology Unit is a busy, dynamic department operating a large number of outpatient clinics, 3 minor surgery rooms and a large day treatment area, within the purpose-built department in Whitechapel. We are a large team and offer a range of dermatological services. We are looking for an organised and focused individual to assist in the daily running of the department so ensuring high quality patient focused care.

You should be a proven team player who fits in with a collaborative work environment as well as possessing excellent communications skills and be comfortable speaking to and liaising with people at all different levels.

This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join a friendly dynamic nursing team and assist them in the day to day logistical challenges.

Main duties of the job

To post will support clinical activity within the Dermatology Department at The Royal London Hospital , this includes the out-patient clinic area, the minor surgery area and the Day Treatment area / Phototherapy area.

To provide support to nursing staff and other healthcare professionals by giving direct patient care and providing other support and administrative services under the direct supervision of a registered practitioner.

To assist in the maintenance of a healthy and hygienic environment.

To undertake customer care training and implement best practice when dealing with patients and other members of staff.

To work flexibly as part of a team.

To practice in accordance with the Trusts standards and statutory requirements.

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Royal London Hospital

London

E1 1FR

Employer's website

https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Royal London Hospital

London

E1 1FR

Employer's website

https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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