Bournemouth - Healthcare Support Worker - Dermatology
As University Hospitals Dorset we are a three site acute trust with ‘university hospital’ status through our partnership with Bournemouth University, working with an annual budget of £730m.
We offer highly regarded health services, employing some 10,000 staff. Our ambitious £250m estates programme is well on the way to delivering state-of-the-art facilities over the next two years to meet the current and future healthcare needs of the populations we serve.
In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with over seven miles of sandy beaches you’ll find inspirational opportunities to achieve your perfect work/life balance. With the New Forest and the Purbecks on our doorstep, we’re also less than three hours from London by road or train.The thriving towns of Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch give way to idyllic villages and unspoilt landscapes just minutes from our hospitals.
We believe that having a diverse workforce, and allowing people to be themselves, is essential in ensuring we offer an inclusive, welcoming and productive place to work.
We especially welcome applications from minority groups in the community who may be underrepresented in our workforce.
At UHD our active staff network groups are the Women's Network, Black Asian Minority Ethnic Group (BAME), Pride Network, European (EU), Pro Ability Staff Network, and the Armed Forces Support Group.
As a Trust we are proudly signed up to the Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant guaranteed interview schemes.
Job overview
A exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time, Band 3 Healthcare Support Worker to work within the Dermatology departments within UHD. We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team.
The purpose of the role is to assist the clinical team in the service anddelivery of the Dermatology Service of the local population. This will also include supporting the role out of a new pilot study about using photography to diagnose skin cancer.
To work as an effective member of the team under the supervision and
direction of a registered health care professional.
To undertake all duties listed however these duties will vary from
speciality to speciality in some cases this could include working with
children and young people right through to older people. No duties should
be undertaken unless appropriate training or induction has taken place in
accordance with trust policies.
This role requires applicants to have a completed Care Certificate
Base Location: Poole or Christchurch HospitalInterview Date: TBC
Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Working for our organisation
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
In some cases this means that a services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- To be educated to GCSE (or equivalent) standard with a pass in English & Mathematics.
- Working towards NVQ3 in Health & Social Care.
- Have a completed Care Certificate
Experience
Essential criteria- Previous experience of working in a health care setting within a Hospital environment
- Experience within Dermatology
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential criteria- Basic IT skills
- Excellent communication skills, written, by telephone or face to face using tact, negotiation skills or persuasion where there may be barriers or the need for a better understanding.
- Previous B3 experience
- Theatre skills
- Wound Management Skills
- Phototherapy Experience
Please note:
Staff recruited are expected to be available to work flexibly across all our Trust locations to meet service demands.
This advert may be closed early if sufficient applications are received.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself and our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst this vaccination is not a condition of employment we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated.
Internal Candidates: staff employed prior to merger who voluntarily change jobs will be appointed to UHD terms and conditions.