Job summary The Somerset Dermatology Service is looking for two Band 3 Healthcare Assistants/Support Workers for our expanding dermatology service at Musgrove Park Hospital and Intermediate Care. You will be based on the West side of the County and must be willing to travel to our sites across the community. You will provide effective, clinical support to the Dermatology team and support the systems for a multi-disciplinary approach to patient-centred care delivery. Main duties of the job Experience of working in a care setting would be advantageous but all necessary skills training, professional updates and mandatory training as appropriate to the post will be provided. Full details of duties can be found in the job description. There will be an expectation of a flexible approach to travelling between sites part of Somerset Foundation Trust. Please be advised - this vacancy may close early if we reach a sufficient amount of applications. About us As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, fantastic pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will to experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan there is truly something for everyone Date posted 17 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 184-OL-OR-1503 Job locations Musgrove Park Hospital Musgrove Road Taunton Somerset TA1 5DA Job description Job responsibilities For more details and further information about the role, please see the attached job description and person specification. Job description Job responsibilities For more details and further information about the role, please see the attached job description and person specification. Person Specification Qualifications Essential A Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) Level 3. This could be a Vocational NVQ, BTEC or equivalent international qualification in healthcare or able to demonstrate the equivalent level of experienceKnowledge of Dermatology or willingness to learn Experience Essential Previous recent experience of working within an acute/ community setting.Phlebotomy (Adults)Experience of recording ObservationsExperience of taking and monitoring blood glucose levels Desirable Phlebotomy (Children) Additional Criteria Essential Understands the need for strict confidentiality. Teaching/supervising othersAble to work under instruction and under own initiative within the boundaries of the role and as part of a team.Able to work under pressureUnderstands limitations of the role and need to refer to others Person Specification Qualifications Essential A Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) Level 3. This could be a Vocational NVQ, BTEC or equivalent international qualification in healthcare or able to demonstrate the equivalent level of experienceKnowledge of Dermatology or willingness to learn Experience Essential Previous recent experience of working within an acute/ community setting.Phlebotomy (Adults)Experience of recording ObservationsExperience of taking and monitoring blood glucose levels Desirable Phlebotomy (Children) Additional Criteria Essential Understands the need for strict confidentiality. Teaching/supervising othersAble to work under instruction and under own initiative within the boundaries of the role and as part of a team.Able to work under pressureUnderstands limitations of the role and need to refer to others 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 Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Address Musgrove Park Hospital Musgrove Road Taunton Somerset TA1 5DA Employer's website https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)