Job description

DERMATOLOGY DEPARTMENT

Health Care Assistant Band 2

Part time - 30 hours over 3 long or 4 shorter days

A very rare opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, hardworking and motivated individual with excellent communication skills to work in this busy dermatology outpatient unit.

An understanding of the specific needs of patients with dermatological conditions and chronic wounds is essential, although full training will be given.

The work is extremely varied and offers the opportunity to work in the nurse led clinics, alongside the dermatology doctors including assisting with minor surgery in addition to regular clinic duties.

Flexibility with shift patterns is essential. The clinics run seven days per week from Monday to Sunday.

You may also be expected to travel between hospital and community sites, which include Northampton, Daventry and various GP practices across the county.

For further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact Rachel Ruddy or Louise Leathersich, Dermatology Nurse Specialists on 01604 545025 / 01604 544916 rachel.ruddy@nhs.net or louise.leathersich@nhs.net

Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values

Compassion

Respect

Integrity

Courageous

Accountable

Assist in the provision of nursing care under the supervision of a qualified nurse in relation to:
Assist with the provision of prescribed dermatological treatments to clinic patients under the
supervision of a registered nurse.

This may include:

• Topical creams and ointments
• Bandaging techniques such as wet wraps and paste bandages
• Wound dressings and bandages
• Patch testing
• Suture removal
• Assist with minor skin surgery as required, using aseptic technique and following department

protocols and procedures.

• Take and record vital signs as requested, i.e. temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure, oxygen saturation and to report any abnormalities to the qualified nurse.
• Safe manual handling of patients after establishing best method, following discussion with

the patient, carer or checking documentation if an inpatient is attending clinic.

• Be proactive in the prevention of pressure ulcer development.
• Maintain safety of patients, personal clothing and property in accordance with agreed policies related to security and confidentiality.
• The collection of specimens, i.e. wound swabs, skin scrapings and urine.
• Assist patients in meeting their continence needs, i.e.: taking them to the toilet if necessary
• Recognise the Equality and Diversity of patients, clients, relatives and multi- disciplinary groups

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