Job overview

Due to an expansion of our Community Dermatology Service, we are looking to recruit an experienced part time Healthcare Assistant to support the team.  The successful candidate will have previous experience and will be dedicated to delivering excellent patient care.  In addition the post holder will need to be flexible and adaptable in order to work across a variety of clinics throughout Dorset.

This role will involve assisting and supporting both Outpatient and Surgical clinics, recording information on the clinical record keeping system (SystmOne) with accuracy and competency. Successful applicant must have experience and skill using Microsoft office suite . 

There will be an opportunity to take on additional hours on an ad-hoc basis, so flexibility regarding working days is desirable. 

This role will be based across 2 sites, Pelhams Community Clinic in Kinson and Poole Healthcare Centre in the Dolphin Centre.

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.  Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

Main duties of the job

Ensure necessary instruments are available and set up in preparation for minor surgery clinics

Undertake, record and follow guidelines for the tasks for which you have received appropriate training

Prepare and maintain environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions

Assist GPwSIs whilst patients are undergoing minor procedures

Recording accurate patient information on the clinical record system.

IPC audits completion on a monthly basis. 

Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Please ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.

This is a fixed term role and for those with current NHS service, the role will be offered on a secondment basis only.  Please obtain permission to be released on a secondment before submitting an application.

Working for our organisation

At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.