Careers Reading – Derma Reading

Health Care Assistant (HCA)

Salary: £18,000 - £30,000 a year - Full-time

Application deadline: 18/10/2023

An exciting opportunity to join a thriving healthcare business that is really making a difference to patients lives. Come and join our incredibly friendly, well respected team of dermatologists, plastic surgeons and specialist nurses to deliver the highest quality care to patients in an environment that is second to none.

To apply, please email your CV and cover letter to careers@derma.co.uk

Accountabilities

Greet patient and visitors, making introductions, and assisting patient as needed
Prepare ahead of patient arrival by identifying patients with additional needs
Provide support to patients throughout their visit
Assist the clinical team with minor surgical procedures
Take down, clean and redress surgical dressings
Measure patients’ observations and carry out urine and blood tests
Ensure documentation is complete and up to date in line with our guidelines
Maintain confidentiality at all times
Work within our infection control guidelines to ensure our work methods do not constitute a risk of infection to any persons working or visiting the premises
Monitor and restocking levels of dressings, skincare samples etc.
Contribute to departmental Clinical Governance
Demonstrate a duty of care to our patients visiting our clinic
Maintaining and recording standards of cleaning
Maintain a clean, safe environment, taking responsibility for tidying and cleaning at the start and end of clinics
Communicate in a manner that is perceived as kind, constructive and helpful by patients
Give clear instructions about post-operative wound care to patients
Participate in personal and team development and in-service training activities

Key Incumbent requirements

Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills
Ability to demonstrate a professional approach to work
Knowledge of, and adherance to, professional standards
The understanding and ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
Takes pride in organising and maintaining documentation as up to date
Demonstrable experience of infection control guidelines and risk of healthcare associated infections
Evidence of immunisations and Hep B vaccination
Able to promote care and establish good relationships with all patients to the clinic and to communicate effectively at all levels within the multi-disciplinary team
GCSE English & Maths
Able to take on challenges, discreet, diplomatic, and empathetic to patients and can work under pressure
Proficient English spoken and written