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Working as part of the Dermatology team, the Healthcare Assistant will provide high-quality clinical and administrative support to ensure the smooth running of outpatient clinics and minor procedures. The post holder will assist with patient care, prepare clinical areas and equipment, support clinicians during procedures, undertake delegated clinical tasks and help maintain a safe, clean and welcoming environment for patients. This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly multidisciplinary team delivering specialist dermatology services at St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job
- The post holder is responsible for assisting in all areas within Dermatology including Phototherapy, Minor Surgery, dermatology day care treatments including patch testing and Iontophoresis.
- Will be trained to deliver Iontophoresis and assisting in Patch test clinic under the supervision of a registered nurse.
- To take medical photographs for the Teledermatology service.
- To deliver topical treatments to patients attending day care unit under the supervision of registered nurse.
- To assist clinicians in Minor Surgery acting as scrub or assisting nurse. Will be prepared to undergone training for this.
- Work within an interdisciplinary team of nursing, medical, paramedical and clerical staff to provide quality patient services.
- Be responsible for the effective assessment of care needs, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care within the department.
- Actively participate in the health promotion and education of clients, carers and relatives where appropriate.
- As part of an interdisciplinary team, provide a broad range of health care activities that will be specified by individual programmes of care for clients
- Provide the relevant support, mentorship, supervision and education to unqualified defined staff groups as required.
- Provide an effective role model, demonstrating the appropriate skills and knowledge.
- Fully achieve and maintain competencies within the competency framework for this post.
HCA Assessment Date: TBC
Interview Date: TBC
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more details about the role.
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Other
Essential
- Accountability/ Responsibility
- Criminal Records Bureau Clearance
- Willingness to work varying shifts including some Saturdays and Evening clinics.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work effectively with supervision of registered nurse.
- Able to communicate efficiently and effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Able to work effectively as a team worker and use initiative to ensure patients are treated in line with Trust values.
- Able to manage priorities and plan own workload.
Desirable
- Clinical skills relevant to the post.
Knowledge
Essential
- Numeracy and literacy to required HCA/HCSW minimum standards.
- Basic Computing skills – Word, Email.
- An awareness of relevant health and nursing issues.
- An understanding of evidence-based practice.
Experience
Essential
- At least two years experience of working in outpatient setting.
- Has a flexible attitude to role and willing to adapt to meet service needs.
- Will be willing to undergone training to meet this role including assisting within minor surgery, iontophoresis and patch testing.
Desirable
- At Least two years proven experience within dermatology /relevant outpatients setting at band 2 or above
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Evidence of training at NVQ Level 2
- Knowledge of relevant health/ nursing procedures and practice relevant to dermatology specialty
- Willing to undertake further relevant training & development
Desirable
- Foundation Degree level relevant to the post (level 6 HEI) with competency to practice or willingness to undergo foundation degree
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This advert is for Dermatology Healthcare Assistant with St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £31,554 - £33,270 per annum incl inner hcas. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 17 Aug 2026.
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