Dermatology Healthcare Assistant - HCA

Healthboard Name: NHS Lothian

Job role: Dermatology Healthcare Assistant - HCA

Benefits

• Competitive pay rates
• First sight of agency nursing shifts across multiple trusts
• Excellent support from your own dedicated consultant
• 24/7/365 service - we're available when you need us

NHS Lothian are looking for a diligent, knowledgeable agency healthcare assistant with recent NHS experience in outpatients and dermatology, to come and join their team of health care professionals and specialists.

Working alongside a friendly, welcoming team of dedicated professionals, you will be utilising these resources to provide emergency treatment and ongoing medical care of the highest calibre to patients.

As a healthcare specialist, you will have access to a wide range of development and support packages to ensure you progress your skills and site specialities at every opportunity.

General key skills
In addition to your qualifications, as a healthcare assistant you will have:

• Quick thinking abilities
• Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• Excellent attention to detail
• A methodical approach to tasks
• Excellent timekeeping
• The ability to work well and under pressure
• Empathy and understanding
• A flexible attitude
• A desire to learn and improve
• Active listening skills
• The ability to use a computer competently

Main Duties/Responsibilities

• Supporting clinicians in dermatology outpatient and minor operations clinics.
• Assisting with patient preparation before procedures and consultations.
• Performing phlebotomy duties as required.
• Supporting minor surgical procedures and ensuring patient comfort throughout treatment.
• Maintaining accurate and timely patient records.
• Ensuring high standards of infection prevention and control are followed.
• Working collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to support effective service delivery.
• 6 months recent NHS experience within the last 3 years.
• You will need to pass an enhanced background check. - PVG

If you are ready to take a leap forward in your career, apply today to enjoy flexible hours and excellent support from your own dedicated consultant.

If you are ready to demonstrate your skills and passion for patient care in this HCA - healthcare assistant role, we can't wait to hear from you. Apply today.