Dermatology Clinic Support Specialist

St. Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; St Helens; Presencial; GBP 21.000 - 25.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Mersey West Lancashire NHS Trust is seeking a Health Care Assistant to join our dermatology team. You will work under the supervision of a registered nurse to assist in delivering high quality patient care across clinics and procedures.

You will support dermatology nurses and specialists, perform screening tests, minor surgery assistance, phlebotomy, dressing applications, and help with paediatric and offsite clinics. Training and progression within AfC framework may apply.

Formación

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience of working as a Health Care Assistant.
• Experience in direct patient care.
• Knowledge of child protection procedures and who to contact with concerns.
• Demonstrable experience working in specialised dermatology clinics and a basic knowledge of: Eczema, Psoriasis, Skin cancer, Phototherapy, Patch testing.

Responsabilidades

• Assist in phototherapy/hand and foot PUVA clinics.
• Monitor the urticaria recovery area, observing patient vitals and alerting staff as needed.
• Assist in patch test clinics, remove patch tests, mark tests prior to removal and prepare results readings.
• Support dermatology clinics and dermatology sessions offsite; assist surgeons in minor ops and dressings.
• Carry out screening investigations such as swabs, pregnancy tests, blood pressures, urinalysis, weight, INR coagucheck, nail clippings and fungal scrapings; phlebotomy.
• Apply leg ulcer dressings (non‑compression) and assist in paediatric clinics with topical treatments.
• Work autonomously where appropriate (e.g., removal of sutures) and provide health promotion support.

Conocimientos

IT skills

Positive attitude

Effective communication

Team player

Flexibility

Autonomy

Educación

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Descripción del empleo

Mersey West Lancashire NHS Trust is seeking a Health Care Assistant to join our dermatology team. You will work under the supervision of a registered nurse to assist in delivering high quality patient care across clinics and procedures.

You will support dermatology nurses and specialists, perform screening tests, minor surgery assistance, phlebotomy, dressing applications, and help with paediatric and offsite clinics. Training and progression within AfC framework may apply.