Job summary The Somerset Dermatology Service is offering a fixed term/secondment opportunity for a Band 3 Healthcare Assistants/Support Worker 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 At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer: Flexible working options to help you balance work and life NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work. We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds. Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London. The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future. Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy. Date posted 21 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year Contract Secondment Duration 9 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 184-OL-OR-1684 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)