Job Description

We are recruiting an experienced healthcare assistant for a permanent position for a busy private clinic specialising in Dermatology and associated specialities

JOB PURPOSE

TO WORK EFFICIENTLY WITH THE MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM WITHIN THE BELFAST SKIN CLINIC TO DELIVER SAFE, EFFECTIVE CARE TO PATIENTS IN A CLINICAL ENVIRONMENT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ASSESSMENT, PLANNING, IMPLEMENTATION AND EVALUATION OF CARE TO ENSURE CONTINUITY OF CARE FOR PATIENTS PRIMARILY WITH DERMATOLOGICAL CONDITIONS AND ASSOCIATED CONDITIONS TO ENSURE RQIA MINIMUM STANDARDS AND INDEPENDENT HEALTHCARE REGULATIONS (NI 2005) ARE COMPLIED WITH

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Professional and clinical knowledge

Provide, promote and participate in the delivery of safe, effective nursing care for patients in your allocated area of duty - theatres or outpatients Assist the Consultants during procedures Assist patients as required and chaperone as needed with the Consultants Perform all aspects of relevant nursing care for patients working alongside the healthcare professionals and assist the nursing team with any duties as directed Obtain phlebotomy samples or tissue specimens as directed and take responsibility for careful and correct collection and labelling of specimens Maintain accurate nursing records after every intervention and update e-clinic (computerised record) as necessary on patient care delivered Ensure patients and carers have sufficient relevant verbal and written information following their procedure Ensure patients have an appointment made for suture removal/dressing change if required (either at own Health Centre or Belfast Skin Clinic) and review appointment with their Consultant in the clinic before leaving the building Work within professional codes of practice and guidelines Report any complaints, concerns or discrepancies to the Nurse Manager as soon as possible and document accurately

Professional Requirements

Ensure all mandatory training requirements are met including CPR, Manual handling, Infection Prevention and Control, Safeguarding Adults and Children, Anaphylaxis and Fire Safety Be willing to undertake further additional or specific training as necessary to assist in procedures within the clinic Maintain responsibility for ongoing continuing professional development and updating competencies Participate in the annual appraisal process and Clinical Supervision Maintain personal and professional responsibility to report abuse or poor practice that may affect a safe environment for any patient, visitor or staff member

JOB SPECIFICATION

ESSENTIAL

QUALIFICATIONS

HAVE OBTAINED AT LEAST 5 GCSE'S OR EQUIVALENT TO GRADE C (INCLUDING MATHS AND ENGLISH)

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE, VENEPUNCTURE AND VITAL SIGNS RECORDING QUALIFICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED AN ADVANTAGE

ESSENTIAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

AT LEAST 2 YEARS HEALTHCARE EXPERIENCE AT BAND 3/4

DESIRABLE PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

WORK IN A DERMATOLOGY WARD, OUTPATIENT DEPT, THEATRES OR TREATMENT ROOM WILL BE CONSIDERED AN ADVANTAGE

NURSING SKILLS:

ESSENTIAL NURSING SKILLS

SKILLS RELEVANT TO THE SPECIALITY WITH A GENERAL INTEREST IN DERMATOLOGY

DESIRABLE NURSING SKILLS

EXPERIENCE OF TOPICAL DERMATOLOGICAL TREATMENTS FOR ADULTS AND PAEDS, MINOR OPS, POST-OP WOUND CARE

PERSONAL QUALITIES:

ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE EXCELLENT VERBAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION TEAM WORKER WITH A COLLABORATIVE APPROACH, WELL ORGANISED AND EXCELLENT TIME KEEPER, ABILITY TO USE OWN INITIATIVE UNDERSTANDING OF PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY, ENTHUSIASTIC AND COMMITTED PROVEN TRACK RECORD OF PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

IT SKILLS

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 14.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

Additional leave Company pension Employee discount Free flu jabs Free parking Private medical insurance Store discount
Schedule:

Monday to Friday Overtime Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:

Belfast BT9 5JQ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:

Healthcare : 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: HCN06/25