Healthcare Assistant - Dermatology Coh

Would you like to be part of a team who have an excellent reputation for delivering a high standard of care with innovative working in a rapidly changing environment?
An exciting opportunity has become available for an enthusiastic individual interested in Dermatology nursing:
Although previous dermatology experience is desirable much of the role can be undertaken with support and Guidance from the senior nursing team within the department.
You will be expected to be able to carry out Triage assessment on our patients and to assist in the minor operation lists in our department working as a runner supporting the scrub nurse and Surgeon. You will also work within the Chronic disease service supporting patients who are living with chronic skin diseases who are attending clinics.

• Assist in minor surgery within Dermatology and Plastic Surgery.
• To communicate effectively with patients, carers, visitors and staff.
• To assist with the safe guidance of patients, acting as escort if appropriate.
• Assist Registered Nurses and Medical staff with clinical procedures.
• To chaperone patients during consultation and reassure the patient as necessary.
• Prepare the clinical rooms for clinics/minor skin surgery.
• Competent in the handing and decanting of liquid nitrogen so it can be used in clinic.
• To accurately complete documentation e.g. patient records such as treatment. Request forms with doctors instructions.
• To take appropriate action in a clinical emergency.
• At times of peak activity, assist with reception duties to maintain patient flow through the department.
• To proactively utilise and implement all infection control policies within the Trust; using personal protective equipment appropriately; hand washing/decolonisation between activities.
• To complete any relevant departmental / Trust audits as requested.

One of the largest Trust’s in East Anglia, East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) provide hospital and community health services to people living across a wide geographical area. We deliver care from two main hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, six community hospitals and in patients’ own homes. You will be joining a team of over 11,000 amazing colleagues providing care to 800,000 residents.
Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health & Wellbeing programme offer a range of services including mental health support. We offer a range of flexible working opportunities.
Our philosophy is thatTime Mattersto everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which do not work or cause time delays for our staff and patients.
To support our employees to achieve their career aspirations you may be eligible to obtain a qualification via an apprenticeship. All successful applicants will be required to undertake a skills review to facilitate this. For full details please see the attached Apprenticeship Handbook
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge then we are keen to hear from you.
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For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.