Healthcare Assistant (HCA) Part Time

The Dermatology Partnership; Oxford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A private healthcare provider in Oxford is seeking a part-time Healthcare Assistant to support dermatologists with clinical activities. The role includes assisting in theatre, conducting wound checks, and maintaining high standards of care. Ideal candidates should have a Care Certificate and a passion for patient care. Competitive salary and a variety of employee benefits are offered.

Benefits

Perkbox rewards

Employee Assistance Programme

Ongoing training and professional development

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme contribution

Employee discounts on treatments

Qualifications

• Experience working in a clinical environment.
• Knowledge of infection control standards.

Responsibilities

• Support consultant dermatologists during consultations.
• Assist with minor surgeries in the theatre.
• Conduct wound checks and dressing changes.
• Maintain stock and infection control standards.

Skills

Patient care passion

Understanding of CQC policies

Good communication

Team player

Education

Care Certificate or higher

Job description

Healthcare Assistant

The Dermatology Partnership (Stratum Clinic Oxford)

Permanent - Part Time

Competitive Salary

We make health happen

The Dermatology Partnership is a growing group of private clinics who are trusted experts in dermatology and are now part of Bupa Health Services. We transform peoples lives by providing outstanding dermatology care. We do this by placing patients at the heart of everything we do striving to be the best at what we do and believe that our patients trust is earned through the delivery of clinical services to the highest standard.

For this role we are looking for an experienced Healthcare Assistant to work part-time at Stratum Dermatology Clinics Oxford. The successful candidate will undertake clinical activities as directed and under the supervision of the Lead Nurse.

Duties and responsibilities include

• Supporting our consultant dermatologists with consultations and surgical assistance in theatre (minor surgeries)
• Venesection
• Wound checks dressing change and suture removal post-surgery
• Maintaining infection control standards in line with CQC
• Daily clinic checks
• Maintaining stock
• Promoting high standards of clinical care to our patients across the board
• Ensuring clinical audits policies procedures and medical governance standards

Skills and Qualifications

• Care Certificate or higher
• A real passion for patient care and delivering
• A good understanding of CQC policies relating to a clinical environment
• Good communicator and team player

Benefits

• Perkbox rewards discounted shopping and celebrations
• Employee Assistance Programme access to wellbeing and free counselling services
• Ongoing training and professional development throughout your career at TDP
• 25 days of annual leave entitlement in addition to public holidays
• Contribution to the company pension scheme (differs by practice)
• Employee discounts for dermatology / aesthetic treatments and skin care products

Why The Dermatology Partnership

We are dedicated to delivering expert medical surgical and aesthetic skincare guiding each patient through their unique journey. We aim to be recognised as the UKs leading provider of clinical dermatology attracting top clinicians and support teams. We support understand and value our patients and colleagues in our welcoming clinics fostering a culture of trust respect and teamwork. We celebrate outstanding performance and take pride in our clinical excellence our team and the professional services we offer our patients.

Our commitment to innovation drives us to be flexible agile and adaptable encouraging everyone to contribute to shaping our services now and in the future. We love what we do and are dedicated to making a difference in peoples lives. Our values reflect our passion for our work and our commitment to providing exceptional care in a supportive and innovative environment.