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DERMATOLOGY DEPARTMENT

Health Care Assistant Band 2

Part time - 30 hours over 3 long or 4 shorter days

A very rare opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, hardworking and motivated individual with excellent communication skills to work in this busy dermatology outpatient unit.

An understanding of the specific needs of patients with dermatological conditions and chronic wounds is essential, although full training will be given.

The work is extremely varied and offers the opportunity to work in the nurse led clinics, alongside the dermatology doctors including assisting with minor surgery in addition to regular clinic duties.

Flexibility with shift patterns is essential. The clinics run seven days per week from Monday to Sunday.

You may also be expected to travel between hospital and community sites, which include Northampton, Daventry and various GP practices across the county.

For further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact Rachel Ruddy or Louise Leathersich, Dermatology Nurse Specialists on 01604 545025 / 01604 544916 [email protected] or [email protected]

Patient / Client Care
Assist in the provision of nursing care under the supervision of a qualified nurse in relation to:
Assist with the provision of prescribed dermatological treatments to clinic patients under the
supervision of a registered nurse.

This may include:

• Topical creams and ointments
• Bandaging techniques such as wet wraps and paste bandages
• Wound dressings and bandages
• Patch testing
• Suture removal
• Assist with minor skin surgery as required, using aseptic technique and following department protocols and procedures.
• Take and record vital signs as requested, i.e. temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure, oxygen saturation and to report any abnormalities to the qualified nurse.
• Safe manual handling of patients after establishing best method, following discussion with the patient, carer or checking documentation if an inpatient is attending clinic.
• Be proactive in the prevention of pressure ulcer development.
• Maintain safety of patients, personal clothing and property in accordance with agreed policies related to security and confidentiality.
• The collection of specimens, i.e. wound swabs, skin scrapings and urine.
• Assist patients in meeting their continence needs, i.e.: taking them to the toilet if necessary
• Recognise the Equality and Diversity of patients, clients, relatives and multi- disciplinary groups

Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values

Compassion

Accountability

Respect

Integrity

Courage

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone’s full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.

The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.

We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.

We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.

• Maintain a clean and tidy environment, including treatment areas, nursing office, store cupboards, sluice, waiting room and equipment used for procedures.
• Undertake the cleaning of department equipment, according to policy and procedure. Make effective use of the infection control policy.
• Undertake the cleaning of department equipment, according to policy and procedure. Make effective use of the infection control policy.
• Have a patient focused approach to care, ensuring a positive image of the department and the Trust is maintained at all times.
• Have awareness of the holistic care involved when treating patients with dermatological conditions.
• Able to assist with paediatric clinics and able to deal with both children and their parents/carers.
• Able to travel and assist the Dermatology Nurse Specialist, Consultants and GPwSI in a variety of settings, including hospital and community settings within the county.
• Act at all times as a professional and clinical role model and participate in supervision of new and junior staff

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Have the ability and knowledge to competently deal with an emergency situation.
• Ensure that the individual is up to date with statutory, mandatory training, and divisional /directorate specific essential training.
• Complete the HCA training programme.
• Complete the dermatology specific competency pack.
• To be actively involved in own self – development.
• Undertake further training as required Communication

Report any concerns / incidents relating to patient health, and safety of the environment to a registered nurse,

Provide clear and concise verbal communication to patients, clients and multi disciplinary
teams
Provide clear and concise written documentation as per Trust guidance.