Healthcare Assistant | Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Buckinghamshire Healthcare Trust; Amersham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Amersham is looking for an enthusiastic Band 3 HCA to join their dermatology department. The role involves providing patient care support, assisting with clinical procedures, and maintaining high clinical standards within the workplace. Candidates should be ready to work Monday to Friday, with opportunities for learning and development offered by the organization.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Pension benefits

NHS discount schemes

Health and wellbeing services

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic attitude and commitment to providing high quality patient care.
• Ability to assist with personal hygiene, eating, drinking, and mobility needs.
• Competence in carrying out limited clinical observations under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist the registered nurse in delivering person-centred care.
• Prepare patients for procedures ensuring a welcoming environment.
• Maintain high clinical standards and a clean ward environment.

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Band 3 HCA to join the dermatology department at Amersham hospital of Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust. The post covers supporting general dermatology and 2 week wait clinics, including some specialist and nurse-led clinics. This post will rotate between the OPD clinics and the Wilkinson Day Unit. The role includes topical treatments, simple dressing changes, iontophoresis and chaperoning of patients in clinic. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to gain competencies and skills within dermatology. All clinical areas operate Monday-Friday 8am-5.30pm.

Responsibilities

• To assist the registered nurse in the delivery of high quality, person-centred care.
• To provide fundamental nursing care, e.g., assistance with personal hygiene, eating and drinking and mobility needs.
• Preparing patients for procedures and ensuring a welcoming environment.
• Preparing theatres for minor surgical lists and ensuring areas are clean and stock is available.
• Carrying out simple dressing changes and wound management.
• Applying topical treatments and education under direct supervision.
• To carry out limited clinical observations and undertake a range of activities under direct or indirect supervision by a registered nurse, having been assessed as deemed competent in the activities required.
• To maintain high clinical standards and maintain a clean and safe ward environment.
• To contribute towards the department and organisation in the provision of a safe and caring environment.
• The postholder may be required to work anywhere within the Trust.
• Key working relationships include all members of the multi-professional team, including nursing and medical staff, allied health professionals and relevant support workers.

What we offer

• Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - https://bit.ly/3DNEQfD
• As part of Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• Flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
• A range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Our values and expectations

• We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• We aim to create a workplace where differences are valued, and colleagues are treated with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity within our Trust family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Additional information

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert. If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, please obtain endorsement/support of your line manager prior to application. If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact [e-mail] quoting the vacancy reference number. This advert closes on Tuesday 7 Oct 2025.