Bank Dermatology Healthcare Assistant

Integrated Care System; Scunthorpe; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community health service provider in Scunthorpe is seeking a Bank Healthcare Assistant to support nursing staff in dermatology services. This role offers flexible working hours with comprehensive training, including assisting with minor surgeries and phototherapy treatments. Ideal candidates will embrace a hands-on approach and be ready to learn in a supportive, dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Competitive hourly wage of £12.48

Self-booking of shifts

Access to well-being services

Free statutory and mandatory training

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Support nursing and medical staff in dermatological services.
• Ability to undertake training for new skills.
• Experience in handling medical stock and records.

Responsibilities

• Assist in minor surgery and dermatology treatments.
• Record essential daily temperatures and cleanliness.
• Order and monitor stock levels in medical facilities.

Skills

Assisting with minor skin surgery

Training for enhanced procedures

Carrying out phototherapy treatments

Maintaining cleanliness and temperatures

Medicine management

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic Bank Healthcare Assistant to join our talented team at the Ironstone Centre, Scunthorpe.

As a Bank Healthcare Assistant, you will provide support to nursing and medical staff by assisting in minor surgery and delivering other dermatological services to patients undergoing treatment. You will join a dedicated multidisciplinary team that provides innovative community-based healthcare for Dermatology patients.

This is an exciting post offering the opportunity to cover a wide range of duties and skills, which will be taught through practical hands-on learning with full training provided. You can also work towards your Care Certificate with us!

You will be based at our Ironstone Centre, Scunthorpe clinic, employed on a Bank basis to suit your schedule. There may be occasional requirements to support services at Cromwell Road Primary Care Centre and Freshney Green Medical Centre.

Main duties of the job

As a Bank Healthcare Assistant, your duties will include:

• Assisting with minor skin surgery
• Undertaking training to develop skills for Scub Assistant duties for enhanced procedures (with Plastic Surgeon and Maxillo-Facial Surgeon)
• Carrying out phototherapy treatments under supervision
• Carrying out PUVA/Iontophoresis treatments under supervision
• Recording room and fridge temperatures and cleanliness daily
• Ordering and monitoring stock, unpacking, and restocking rooms/theatres at the end of the day
• Undertaking monthly facilities audits
• Maintaining accurate medicine stock and records of use (Medicine Management)

Please see the attached Job Description for more information.

About us

About the Company

We change lives by transforming health and care.

Established in 2006, we are one of the UK’s leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency, and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children’s community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology, and MSK services, as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year — guided by our values: we care, we think, we do.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people. We are a Disability Confident Committed company, providing facilities, work environment adjustments, and technical solutions to be inclusive of everyone.

While it doesn’t happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and we may close it earlier than the shown deadline. If you’re keen to join our team, please apply as soon as possible.

To find out more about HCRG Care Group, visit our website.

Job responsibilities

As a Bank Healthcare Assistant, you will feel valued within HCRG Care Group, with access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:

• £12.48 per hour
• Self-booking and access to all bank shifts within your Business Unit, with the ability to self-book if shift requirements are met
• Request shifts or days off up to six weeks in advance to promote work-life balance
• Access to Wagestream to track and stream your wages throughout the month
• Working in an environment focused on high clinical and quality standards
• Opportunities to work in different areas and services to gain new skills and experience
• Access to our Strive for Better networks, a professional network of NHS professionals
• Free well-being services available online and by telephone, including counseling and support
• Free statutory and mandatory training, plus access to courses and e-learning for professional development
• An innovative culture encouraging ideas and initiatives to improve services
• Recognition and awards, including opportunities to nominate for local and national awards
• Working for an organization committed to high standards, with many services rated good or outstanding by the CQC

Person Specification

General Requirements

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be required to check for any criminal convictions.