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Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time, Band 3 Healthcare Support Worker to work within the Dermatology departments within UHD. We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team.
The purpose of the role is to assist the clinical team in the service and delivery of the Dermatology Service of the local population. This will also include supporting the rollout of a new pilot study about using photography to diagnose skin cancer. To work as an effective member of the team under the supervision and direction of a registered health care professional. To undertake all duties listed; however, these duties will vary from specialty to specialty, and in some cases, this could include working with children and young people right through to older people. No duties should be undertaken unless appropriate training or induction has taken place in accordance with trust policies.
This role requires applicants to have a completed Care Certificate.
Base Location: Poole or Christchurch Hospital
Interview Date: TBC
Main duties of the job:
To understand the role in more detail, please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
About Us:
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. In some cases, this means that services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.
Date posted: 05 February 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 3
Salary: £24,071 to £25,674 a year pa/pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Job share
Reference number: 153-ME03056-B
Job locations: Poole Hospital and Christchurch Hospital, Dorset, BH15 2JB
Job Description:
Responsibilities:
To understand the role in more detail, please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person Specification:
Qualifications Essential:
* To be educated to GCSE (or equivalent) standard with a pass in English & Mathematics.
* Working towards NVQ3 in Health & Social Care.
* Have a completed Care Certificate.
Experience Essential:
* Previous experience of working in a health care setting within a Hospital environment.
Desirable:
* Experience within Dermatology.
Technical Skills Competencies Essential:
* Basic IT skills.
* Excellent communication skills, written, by telephone or face to face using tact, negotiation skills or persuasion where there may be barriers or the need for a better understanding.
Desirable:
* Previous B3 experience.
* Theatre skills.
* Wound Management Skills.
* Phototherapy Experience.
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.
Employer details:
Employer name: University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Poole Hospital and Christchurch Hospital, Dorset, BH15 2JB
Employer's website: https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Other
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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