Healthcare Assistant

Sussex Community Dermatology Service; Camberley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A community dermatology service is seeking a part-time Healthcare Assistant to support clinical teams by preparing clinics and assisting during patient appointments. The ideal candidate will have an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, excellent communication skills, and a caring nature. A full clean driving licence and own transport are essential as the role requires travel across various clinic locations.

Benefits

Sick pay

Overtime

Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare or care environment (clinical preferred).
• Knowledge to initiate emergency treatment where necessary.
• Good understanding of infection control, hygiene, and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare clinics and equipment in advance of patient appointments.
• Assist RGN/Doctors with clinical procedures.
• Support patients before, during, and after appointments.

Skills

Knowledge of dermatology and skin surgery

Excellent communication and listening skills

Caring and approachable nature

Ability to work proactively within a team

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Overview

The Healthcare Assistant (HCA) plays a key role in supporting the clinical team in the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred dermatology care. This includes preparing and maintaining clinical areas and equipment, assisting during patient appointments, and supporting registered nurses and doctors with clinical procedures including minor surgery.

Main duties of the job

• Prepare clinics and equipment in advance of patient appointments
• Ensure all medical equipment is clean, safe, and in working order
• Support patients before, during, and after appointments
• Assist RGN/Doctors with clinical procedures, including minor surgery
• Carry out Teledermoscopy clinics, including taking photographs of lesions and uploading them to clinical systems
• Maintain patient dignity, safety, and confidentiality always
• Follow all infection control and health & safety policies
• Report any concerns or incidents appropriately

About us

Sussex Community Dermatology Service (SCDS) is a busy, forward-thinking community service providing expert dermatology care across Coastal West Sussex, Surrey, Horsham, Mid Sussex, and West Kent. Our multidisciplinary team includes Consultant Dermatologists, GPwSIs, Registered Nurses, and Health Care Assistants. We are committed to a "see and treat" approach to streamline care and reduce unnecessary follow-ups. Services include minor surgery, day case procedures, patch testing, photodynamic therapy (PDT), and phototherapy

Job responsibilities

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 will involve preparing clinics and equipment for use, ensuring all equipment is in working order for minor surgery correctly 2 days a week.

Teledermoscopy clinic (photographing lesions) one day a week

You'll be required to assist patients prior to, during and after their appointments and support the RGN/Doctor with clinical care duties, including minor surgery.

The role is part time and will require travel across our clinics in Surrey locations: East Surrey Hospital, Send, Frimley and Haslemere.

Full, clean driving licence and own transport are essential as you will be required to drive to our various clinic locations.

About the Service

Sussex Community Dermatology Service (SCDS) is a busy community dermatology service stretching across Coastal West Sussex, Surrey, Horsham, Mid Sussex and West 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 in order to avoid the patient having numerous follow-up appointments. The clinical services available to the patients within our service include day surgery, minor operations, patch testing, photodynamic therapy, phototherapy and private clinics.

Qualifications and Skills

A knowledge of dermatology and skin surgery would be highly advantageous, although full training will be given.

Knowledge to initiate emergency treatment where necessary, with due regard to risk management policies and procedures, and participate in maintaining a safe environment for patients, relatives and staff which includes assessing patients within their environment.

Caring and approachable nature

Excellent communication and listening skills.

Ability to work proactively within a team as well as independently, with a respectful approach to colleagues.

Experience of working in a care environment (preferably clinical)

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (highly desirable)

Full, clean driving licence and own transport are essential as you will be required to drive to our various clinic locations.

Job Type: part time 3 days

Wednesday and Thursday, third day can be negotiable

Sick pay

Overtime

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare - or working towards

Experience

• Experience in a healthcare or care environment (clinical preferred)
• Good understanding of infection control, hygiene, and safety procedures
• Experience or interest in dermatology or minor surgery
• Awareness of basic emergency care and risk management procedures

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.