Healthcare Assistant

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Band 3 HCA to join our friendly team in the dermatology department at Amersham hospital of Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust.The post covers supporting general dermatology and 2 week wait clinics, including some specalist and nurse led clinics. This post will rotate between the OPD clinics and the wilkinson day unit. This will include topical treatments, simple dressing changes, Ionophoresis and chaperoning of patients in clinic.The successful candidate will have the opportunity to gain competencies and skills within dermatology.All clinical areas at present operate Monday-Friday 8am-5.30PM To assist the registered nurse in the delivery of high quality and person-cantered care. To provide fundamental nursing care, e.g., assistance with personal hygiene, eating and drinking and mobility needsPreparing patients for procedures. Ensuring a welcoming environmentPreparing theatres for minor surgical lists. Ensuring areas are clean and stock is avaliable.Carrying out simple dressing changes and wound mamanegement.Applying topical treatments and education under direct supervision. To carry out limited clinical observations and undertake a range of activities under direct or indirect supervision by a registered nurse, having been assessed as deemed competent in the activities required. To maintain high clinical standards To help maintain a clean and safe ward environment. To contributes towards the department and organisation in the provision of a safe and caring environment. The post holder may be required to work anywhere within the Trust.Key working relationships include all members of the multi-professional team, including nursing and medical staff, allied health professionals and relevant support workers.Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - https://bit.ly/3DNEQfDWhat does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes. We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.Why work for us?We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued, and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve. What do we stand for?Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sarah Colebrook Job title: Dematology Nursing Manager Email address: s.colebrook@nhs.net Telephone number: 01494734630None