Healthcare Assistant (B3)
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS FTAlready thinking ahead to interview?
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Job summary
Main duties of the job
As a Dermatology Health Care Assistant, the post holder will be part of a team delivering high quality, nurse led services to patients requiring a range of treatments for skin, nail and hair conditions, whilst also providing education and support to those suffering from chronic skin conditions.
As a Health Care Assistant, the post holder will be expected to undertake a range of clinical tasks, such as phlebotomy, urinalysis, blood pressure recording, assisting in minor surgery, wound care and suture removal, once competence is assured.
The Community Dermatology Team are a busy Nurse led service and there would be an expectation that the successful candidate will work a variety of shifts across a Monday to Friday working week, to meet the needs of the service
Job responsibilities
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.