Dermatology Health Care Assistant | Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 02 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £22,816 - £24,336 per annum pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 May 2024 |
| Location: | Ashton under Lyne, OL69RW |
| Company: | Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 6173502/245-ACS3MED-04-24 |
Summary
The Dermatology Department consists of specialist clinics providing diagnostic and therapeutic treatments. We require a motivated and enthusiastic person with previous health care experience in the last two years to join our team in Dermatology providing clinical support to both the nursing and medical staff.
Previous Dermatology experience not essential however awareness into understanding Dermatological conditions desirable.
The dermatology Department has a firm commitment to personal / professional development, so if you are keen to develop your knowledge further why not consider joining are dedicated Dermatology team
The post holder is responsible for assisting in all areas within dermatology providing diagnostic and therapeutic treatments, including and not limited to Phototherapy, minor surgery, dermatology treatment clinics.
To provide support assistance and advice to patients with their topical treatments.
To follow and adhere to predetermined policies of the department.
Develop new skills, Knowledge and competencies relevant to sphere of work and speciality.
Work as part of a multidisciplinary team fostering good interdepartmental relationships.
Assist with and provide support for Dermatology outpatient clinics, providing support to medical staff in clinic.
Promote Dermatology patient surveys utilising feedback to improve patient experience through customer care training and action plans.
Participate in health promotion activities in order to raise professional and public awareness of skin disease, skin cancer and skin cancer prevention.
Ensure all records relating to patient care are accurate, clear, concise, legible and in accordance with the relevant guidelines.
Participate in audits of practice including infection prevention and control initiatives.
Ensure effective communication is achieved and maintained of sensitive information regarding patient assessments and clinical details.
Develop and maintain effective communication links with all levels of staff within the trust and external agencies.
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Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
• Safety
• Care
• Respect
• Communication
• Learning
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ & Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
For a detailed description of the roles and responsibilities of the role please see the attached job description and person specification.
This advert closes on Sunday 14 Apr 2024