Dermatology Health Care Assistant – Flexible Part‑Time NHS Role

NHS; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in Sunderland is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join the Community Dermatology Team. The role involves supporting patients with skin conditions and working collaboratively within a nurse-led service. Ideal candidates will have NVQ Level 2 in a health-related subject and experience in a healthcare environment. Flexible part-time hours are available, with additional training opportunities provided.

Benefits

Access to fitness centre

Career progression opportunities

Support for staff health and wellbeing

Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare or NHS environment.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
• Willing to undertake further training to support role.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing nursing care for patients attending the service.
• Perform clinical tasks such as blood pressure recording and wound care.
• Support and educate patients with chronic skin conditions.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Wound care competence

Phlebotomy

Education

NVQ Level 2 in a health related subject

Good standard of general education

NVQ level 3

Job description

A local healthcare provider in Sunderland is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join the Community Dermatology Team. The role involves supporting patients with skin conditions and working collaboratively within a nurse-led service. Ideal candidates will have NVQ Level 2 in a health-related subject and experience in a healthcare environment. Flexible part-time hours are available, with additional training opportunities provided.