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Bupa; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Payment of Professional Registration

25 days annual leave

Bupa health insurance

Enhanced pension and life insurance

Season ticket loan / cycle2work

Gympass access

Annual awards ceremony

Job summary

Bupa Cromwell Hospital in Solihull area is seeking a Part Time Healthcare Assistant to support the dermatology team with clinical and administrative tasks, ensuring safe patient care in a private clinical setting.

You will assist with procedures, upkeep of rooms, documentation, and patient flow while maintaining confidentiality and high standards of care.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care or equivalent is required.
• Care Certificate completed.
• Dermatology-specific training is preferred.
• Safeguarding training (Adults/Children) completed or in progress.
• Basic Life Support or willingness to undertake training.
• Infection prevention and control training.
• Previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant in a healthcare setting.
• Familiarity with basic medical terminology.
• Competent in Microsoft Office and electronic record systems.
• Experience in dermatology, outpatient, or private clinical settings.
• Experience assisting with minor surgical or aesthetic procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support patients before, during, and after dermatology consultations and procedures.
• Prepare treatment rooms, equipment, and sterile instruments.
• Assist Dermatologist/Nurse with minor surgical procedures, biopsies, laser treatments and wound care.
• Apply dressings and provide post-procedure care as directed.
• Take and manage clinical photographs when required by Dermatologists.
• Maintain patient dignity, comfort and confidentiality at all times.
• Update and maintain electronic medical records within scope of practice.
• Manage consent forms and clinical documentation as required.
• Assist with appointment scheduling and patient flow.
• Handle clinical correspondence and basic reporting using Microsoft Office.
• Monitor and replenish clinical stock and supplies.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with data protection regulations.

Skills

Basic Life Support

Infection prevention

Microsoft Office

Electronic medical records

Dermatology experience

Private clinical setting experience

Medical terminology

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care

Care Certificate

Dermatology Training

Safeguarding Training (Adults/Children)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic record systems

Job description

Part Time (Permanent)

We make health happen.

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.

How you'll help us make health happen.

As a healthcare assistant you will provide high-quality clinical and administrative support to the dermatology team, ensuring safe, effective and compassionate patient care in a private clinical setting.

• Support patients before, during, and after dermatological consultations and procedures
• Prepare treatment rooms, equipment, and sterile instruments
• Assist the Dermatologist / Nurse with minor surgical procedures, biopsies, laser treatments and wound care
• Apply dressings and provide post-procedure care as directed
• Take and manage clinical photographs where required by Dermatologists
• Maintain patient dignity, comfort and confidentiality at all times
• Accurately update and maintain electronic medical records within their scope of practice
• Manage consent forms and clinical documentation as required
• Assist with appointment scheduling and patient flow
• Handle clinical correspondence and basic reporting using Microsoft Office
• Monitor and replenish clinical stock and supplies
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with data protection regulations

Key Skills / Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)
• Care Certificate (completed)
• Dermatology Specific Training
• Safeguarding Training (Adults / Children)
• Basic Life Support (or willingness to undertake training)
• Infection prevention and control training
• Previous experience working as a Healthcare Assistant in a healthcare setting
• Familiarity with basic medical terminology
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office and electronic record systems
• Experience in dermatology, outpatient, or private clinical settings
• Experience assisting with minor surgical or aesthetic procedures

Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health - from mental and physical, to financial, social, and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family friendly benefits.

Joining Bupa in this role you will receive the following benefits and more:

• Payment of Professional Registration fees
• 25 days annual leave and our flexible holiday scheme allows you to buy or sell up to 5 days each year in the flexible holiday window
• Bupa health insurance as a benefit in kind
• An enhanced pension plan and life insurance
• Support with travel costs via a season ticket loan or cycle2work
• Discounted access to online gym sessions through Gympass
• Various family friendly benefits
• Opportunity to participate in our annual awards ceremony.

Why Bupa?

We're a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose - helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring, and responsible in everything we do.

We encourage all our people to ”Be you at Bupa”, we champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That's why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Cromwell Hospital has recently been awarded the

Inclusive Employers Standard (Bronze), recognizing its commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace. This prestigious accreditation highlights the hospital's dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as the efforts of its teams, Executive Leadership, and the REDI (Respect, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion) Network.

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We'll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.

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