About this role
Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Job Title: Healthcare Support Worker - Dermatology - Royal South Hants Hospital
Contract Type: Permanent
Under current Home Office rules, this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.
Please be advised that thisvacancy may close earlier thanstatedif we receivea large number ofapplications.
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team within the Dermatology Day Unit based at the Royal South Hants (RSH) Hospital Southampton. The Dermatology unit operates from 08.00 - 18.00 Monday to Friday, with some optional out of hours/ weekend working.
The Dermatology Department offers various services and clinics such as UVL treatment, photo testing, Botox, patch, 2-week skin cancer pathway, and vulval clinics. Many of our clinics are nurse-led such as acne, topical treatments, ultraviolet light therapy, allergy patch testing, mole mapping, and wound clinics.
We are looking to recruit a Health Care Support worker who has a keen interest in working in the speciality of Dermatology. Previous experience is desirable however not essential, as all the training required will be provided.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
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Job description Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for the below;
Work in a team of nursing staff and clinicians, ensuring high standards of care are developed and maintained within that team. Assist in the smooth running of the various clinics (includes preparing and setting up at the start of the day and closing the clinic rooms once clinics have finished). To give and receive regular reports on the progress of patients, immediately acting on any changes in the patients condition, and reporting them to the relevant health care professional. Assist clinicians during clinics, taking clinical photographs, and observations, chaperoning patients, helping patients with undressing/dressing and mobilisation.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
This post requires flexibility and versatility. We are looking for a caring, motivated individuals who possess excellent communication skills and embraces out Trust values.You will need to be able to work well as part of a team and have good interpersonal and organisational skills and have an understanding of confidentiality.
Informal visits are encouraged, please see contact information below.
Applicants who have applied for this vacancy within the preceding three months are not required to reapply.
Person Specification
Qualifications, knowledge and experience Essential
Completed care certificate or ability to complete within 6 months of appointment. Capable of attaining NVQ level 3 in care with acute units corresponding to specialty or equivalent experience Completed secondary education Ability to move and handle patients and equipment Evidence of empathy, patience and dependability Ability to deal with a range of difficult situations Be able to take instruction / directions and work within the confines of the role Ability to cope with fluctuating demands and pressures of the role. Requirement to be aware of and adhere to the care certificate standards; https://www.hee.nhs.uk/our-work/care-certificate Capable of completing core HCSW competencies and additional specific competencies related to area of work within 12 months of appointment
Desirable
Previous experience in - Acute hospital setting, volunteer sector, teaching assistant. and Nursing care home career
Trust Values Essential
Patient First Working Together Always Improving
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Address Royal South Hants Hospital
Brintons Terrace
Southampton
SO14 0YG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)