Healthcare Assistant -Community Dermatology

If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post, The HCA base will be at Stanley Primary Care Centre, however there will be an expectation to cover the service across other sites with in the Trust each week.

Duties will include setting up clinics and operating room, assisting during minor skin surgery lists and undertaking the role of circulating assistant. Printing off documentation prior to community dermatology clinics and surgery lists. Maintaining a caring, calm, safe and supportive environment for patients undergoing skin surgery and being seen in the community dermatology clinics. Giving patients advice on post operative wound care. Basic wound dressings.

Acting as chaperone.

Taking blood and dermatology specific samples.

Ordering stock and stock control. Taking on specific duties after training with regard to, for example, Medical devices; Health and Safety, DSE risk assessments, etc.

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

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.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented

From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary £23,200, If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post. Pay award Pending