Dermatology Health Care Support Worker

Job overview

Due to an expansion of our Community Dermatology Service, we are looking to recruit an experienced part time Healthcare Assistant to support the team.  The successful candidate will have previous experience and will be dedicated to delivering excellent patient care.  In addition the post holder will need to be flexible and adaptable in order to work across a variety of clinics throughout Dorset.

This role will involve assisting and supporting both Outpatient and Surgical clinics, recording information on the clinical record keeping system (SystmOne) with accuracy and competency. Successful applicant must have experience and skill using Microsoft office suite due to the role having an admin element to it when clinics are not running.

There will be an opportunity to take on additional hours on an ad-hoc basis, so flexibility regarding working days is desirable.

This role will be based across 2 sites, Pelhams Community Clinic in Kinson and Poole Healthcare Centre in the Dolphin Centre.

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.

Main duties of the job

Ensure necessary instruments are available and set up in preparation for minor surgery clinics.

Undertake, record and follow guidelines for the tasks for which you have received appropriate training.

Prepare and maintain environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions.

Assist GPwSIs whilst patients are undergoing minor procedures.

Recording accurate patient information on the clinical record system.

IPC audits completion on a monthly basis.

Liaise with Tele derm co-ordinator with regard to admin work and recording of information on SystmOne.

Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.

This is a fixed term role and for those with current NHS service, the role will be offered on a secondment basis only.  Please obtain permission to be released on a secondment before submitting an application.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification.  When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidate’s individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.

All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements.  Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.

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