County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Health Care 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 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 have the opportunity to travel across Trust sites to provide cover and meet the full team undertaking specific duties 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

The interviews will take place on 12th July

Main duties of the job

Based in Seaham, 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, cam, 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

To be eligible for Health and Care Worker visa sponsorship you will usually need to be paid at least £25,600 per year

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.

At County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust our aim is to always deliver excellent care with compassion to deliver the highest quality of care our patients deserve. We value the personal skills, experiences and qualities that individuals bring to the Trust; creating an inclusive working environment to attract talented people who feel motivated, involved and able to influence the future direction of our services.

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

Details

Date posted

30 May 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

C9439-23-0286

Job locations

Seaham Primary Care Centre

St. Johns Square

Seaham

County Durham

SR7 7JE


Job description

Job responsibilities

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Job description

Job responsibilities

Could you please report to the Job description for further information on the Healthcare Assistant post

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE level or equivalentin English and Maths or ability to demonstrate literacy and numeracy skills relevent to role
  • Evidence of acheivement of competancies relevent to senior HCA role
  • NVQ Level 3 or equivalent demonstable experience
  • Phlebotomy

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of using initiative and working unsupervised in a healthcare setting
  • Previous experience of team working in a healthcare setting

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working with patients in an outpatient and, or theatre environment, experience in theatre procedures
  • Managing a workload of patients within defined time scales

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

  • Ability to learn new skills quickly
  • Willingness to undertake training and short courses as appropriate
  • Ability to communicate effectively and present written information clearly
  • Computer and keyboard skills
  • Ability to plan and prioritise workload, work under pressure

Desirable

  • Experience of working in dermatology
  • Experience in wound dressings
  • Experience in decanting Liquid nitrogen and knowledge of Health and Safety issues involved

Special Requirements

Essential

  • Able to travel independently across Trust sites to provide cover where necessary
  • Kind and caring attitude
  • Enjoys working with people
  • Ability to work under supervision
  • Ability to meet Trust values
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE level or equivalentin English and Maths or ability to demonstrate literacy and numeracy skills relevent to role
  • Evidence of acheivement of competancies relevent to senior HCA role
  • NVQ Level 3 or equivalent demonstable experience
  • Phlebotomy

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of using initiative and working unsupervised in a healthcare setting
  • Previous experience of team working in a healthcare setting

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working with patients in an outpatient and, or theatre environment, experience in theatre procedures
  • Managing a workload of patients within defined time scales

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

  • Ability to learn new skills quickly
  • Willingness to undertake training and short courses as appropriate
  • Ability to communicate effectively and present written information clearly
  • Computer and keyboard skills
  • Ability to plan and prioritise workload, work under pressure

Desirable

  • Experience of working in dermatology
  • Experience in wound dressings
  • Experience in decanting Liquid nitrogen and knowledge of Health and Safety issues involved

Special Requirements

Essential

  • Able to travel independently across Trust sites to provide cover where necessary
  • Kind and caring attitude
  • Enjoys working with people
  • Ability to work under supervision
  • Ability to meet Trust values

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).

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).

Employer details

Employer name

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Seaham Primary Care Centre

St. Johns Square

Seaham

County Durham

SR7 7JE


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Seaham Primary Care Centre

St. Johns Square

Seaham

County Durham

SR7 7JE


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Dermatology Specialist Nurse Practitioner

Hayley Anderson

hayley.anderson2@nhs.net

01207594529

Details

Date posted

30 May 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

C9439-23-0286

Job locations

Seaham Primary Care Centre

St. Johns Square

Seaham

County Durham

SR7 7JE


Supporting documents

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