JOB PURPOSE
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual to join the dynamic dermatology team.
The purpose of the Healthcare Assistant is to actively support the work of the service and its staff in delivering quality healthcare and expert dermatology advice and treatment.
The role can be offered both part and or full time.
You will need a full, clean driving licence and own transport are essential, as you will be required to drive to our NHS clinic locations across Surrey.
Please know this job is 25.5 hours a week, working Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 8am-5pm.
ABOUT THE SERVICE
Sussex Community Dermatology Service (SCDS) and Kent Integrated Dermatology Services (KIDS) is a busy community dermatology service stretching across Sussex, Surrey and Kent. The clinical team consists of Consultant Dermatologists, GPwSIs as well as registered trained Nurses and Health Care Assistants. The service aims to ‘see and treat’ patients during their initial appointment, to avoid the patient having numerous follow-up appointments.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Preparing/setting up clinics and equipment, including checks to ensure equipment is in working order and tidying of the clinical area prior to clinic sessions.
2. Assisting patients in preparing them to be seen by the doctor in clinic, always being aware of the need to maintain the dignity and privacy of the patient.
3. Assisting the Registered Nurse with dressing changes and perform simple dressing changes as delegated.
4. Chaperoning patients and doctors during consultation, examination and clinical procedures.
5. To carry out a range of delegated clinical care duties, including assisting with procedures, needing a clear understanding in carrying out sterile techniques.
6. Measure and record weight and height and vital signs including temperature, radial pulse, peripheral pulses, blood pressure and respiration.
7. Test urine as requested, recording and reporting findings appropriately.
8. Liaise closely with medical staff, nursing staff and medical secretaries.
9. Ensuring clinics are conducted effectively and efficiently, identifying and attempting to solve any problems before they occur.
10. Be familiar with and carry out all activities according to policies and procedures.
11. Checking patient notes prior to consultations on the electronic database and assist in data entry as required.
12. Recognising and reporting patients’ condition, changes and needs to the Registered Nurse.
13. Collecting specimens including routine blood samples, urine and stool specimens, mid-stream urine and sputum specimens.
14. Completing the prescribed plan of care for a patient as delegated by the Registered Nurse.
15. Assisting patients to plan for further clinic appointments on request from medical staff on completion of consultation.
16. Offering advice and information to patients, and knowing when to use diplomacy and tact when patients become anxious or angry.
17. Transferring patients from wheelchairs to weighing scales/chairs/couches, using hoists, moving trolleys and manoeuvring patients into the correct position for clinical procedures.
18. To be aware of the procedure to follow in case of Cardiac Arrest and any other emergency.
19. To assist with the checking and maintenance of stock levels and ordering stock and equipment items as required.
20. To assist with clerical duties, such as making follow up appointments on the Patient Record Systems.
21. To take and pass on messages to the appropriate person.
22. To carry out any other duties that are relevant to the grade as and when requested.
KEY SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
1. Have a broad knowledge of dermatology and skin surgery.
2. Have the knowledge to initiate emergency treatment where necessary.
3. Caring and approachable nature.
4. Excellent communication and listening skills.
5. Ability to work proactively within a team.
6. Experience of working in a care environment (preferably clinical).
7. NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (desirable).
APPLICATION DETAILS
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £11.00-£16.00 per hour
Expected hours: 25.5 per week
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Health & wellbeing programme
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 02/12/2024
Reference ID: CBSL-nov24
#J-18808-Ljbffr