Senior Health Care Assistant- Dermatology and Laser

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare foundation as a Senior Health Care Assistant in the Dermatology and Laser team. This part-time position offers the chance to work with patients dealing with skin conditions while utilizing and enhancing your healthcare skills in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata)

Generous pension scheme

Access to a range of NHS discounts

On-site leisure centre and nursery

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a secondary care setting required.
• 1 year working within a health care setting.
• Experience working as a Health Care Assistant (HCA).

Responsibilities

• Join outpatients team to assist in dermatology and laser treatments.
• Utilise skills in minor operations and general dermatology clinics.
• Work within a flexible schedule, ideally two 7.5 hour shifts.

Skills

Caring and compassionate nature

Ability to work as part of a team

Interest in Dermatology and Laser

Education

Care Certificate

GCSE grade C or equivalent

NVQ in Health or Health & Social Care level 2

Paediatric basic life support

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Senior Health Care Assistant- Dermatology and Laser, Salisbury

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Client:

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust

Location:

Salisbury, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

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Job overview

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust Dermatology and Laser have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Health Care Assistant to join our outpatients team. This is a great opportunity for taking a step into the world of skin, conditions and treatments for a fixed term contract.

We cover treatments for psoriasis, eczema, hyperhidrosis, skin cancer, dermatitis, hidradenitis suppurativa, lesions, birth marks, hair removal and much more.

There will be opportunity to utilise skills in minor ops, skin cancer clinics, general dermatology clinics, the Day Treatment Centre and Laser.

The department is open Mon-Fri 8-4:30 and we see adults and children.

This is a part time position for 15 hours / week and ideally we are looking for a candidate that will be able to work two 7.5 hour days each week.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience working with patients in a secondary care setting and is keen to learn new skills or build on current ones. An interest in Dermatology and Laser is preferable.

Main duties of the job

Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.

Working for our organisation

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an innovative hospital with a proud heritage and over 250 years of experience behind us. Here we’re driven to deliver an outstanding experience for everyone and have been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment we continue to provide for our patients and also our staff.

We are an acute Trust, rated “Good” by the CQC, with a track record of high performance providing regional and super regional specialist services such as: Burns, Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery, Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory, Wessex Rehabilitation, Spires Cleft Centre and the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre. We have about 470 beds and employ over 4000 staff.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. We think working here is pretty rewarding. You can access a range of NHS discounts, receive a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. On-site benefits include car parking (fee applies), leisure centre, day nursery and holiday play scheme.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Care Certificate
• Educated to GCSE grade c or equivalent in key skills level 2 or functional skills numeracy / literacy
• NVQ in Health or Health & Social care level 2 or equivalent
• Paediatric basic life support

Experience

• Experience of working in secondary care
• 1 Year working within a health care setting
• Experience of working as a HCA

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to follow instruction and organise work load
• Caring and compassionate nature
• Awareness of the importance of safeguarding
• Interest in Dermatology and Laser

We offer excellent benefits that help make SDH a great place to work. These include but aren't limited to:-

• Holiday starting at 27 days plus Bank Holidays rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years for Agenda for Change staff
• Holiday entitlement for Medical and Dental staff starts at 27 days for Junior/Senior Clinical Fellows, Specialty Doctors and rises to 32 days after 5 years. Consultant entitlement starts at 32 days and rises to 34 days after 7 years
• An additional day's leave to celebrate your birthday (after 12 months & non contractual) pro rata
• Access to a career average revalued earnings pension scheme
• Life assurance if a member of the pension scheme
• An extensive Health and Wellbeing offer to help you deal with life's challenges
• Exclusive deals and discounts websites saving you money on everyday purchases, treats for the family, eating out and utility bills for home
• Cycle to work scheme
• Uniform provided (where required)
• On site Day Nursery and Holiday Play scheme
• On site health and fitness club
• On site car parking (fee's and restrictions apply)
• Opportunities to get on - take advantage of our ongoing learning opportunities and training, to help you achieve the job and career you want.