Job summary
- Main area
- Dermatology
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time
- Job share
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 264-7732144-MED
- Employer
- Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- University Hospitals of Northamptonshire
- Town
- Kettering
- Salary
- £25,760 - £27,476 pro rata per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 03/05/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Health Care Assistant
Band 3
Job overview
Due to the part time nature of the role, please note this is not eligible for sponsorship
The role is to assist and support the delivery of quality care within the Dermatology Department. To concentrate on tasks that directly always support and assist the patient under the supervision of trained Nurses. To report changes in patient condition and help deliver quality patient care at all times
Main duties of the job
To assist in clinic to support clinicians to ensure clinics are running effectively and provide quality care for our patients
To present self to patients, visitors in a pleasant and professional manner
To aid patient during their time in outpatients, demonstrating awareness of each individual’s privacy. Respecting people’s dignity, wishes and beliefs, involving them in shared decision making, and obtaining their consent, within the constraints of Trust policy, for care to be undertaken.
Contribute the day to day running of the department and support the needs of the patient journey. Support and monitoring of patients throughout, enabling them to address their own health and well being as far as it is possible for them to do so
Undertake observations in clinic and chaperone where needed. Obtains clinical samples such as urine, skin swabs
Ensure clinic paperwork is completed correctly
Removal of wound dressings and application of simple replacement dressings
Applications of prescribed topical treatments under the direction of a trained Nurse or Doctor
Set up minor theatre and assist during minor procedures, overseeing Junior staff in theatre, including:
Working for our organisation
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital NHS 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.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. 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 recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme.
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.
**Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications**
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Be educated to GCSE/O Level standard
- NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Have Outpatient experience
- Have Dermatology experience
- Be able to take observations and act appropriately on the results
- Experience of working as part of a team
Skills
Essential criteria
- Able to set up and assist in minor surgery
- Clarity in written and verbal communication
- Able to prioritise attention appropriately
Key Competencies/ Personal Qualities & Attributes
Essential criteria
- Be adaptable to the needs of the service
- Medway trained with experience of RTT
- Be approachable and open
- Be able to cope with constant interruptions
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Amanda Tredwell
- Job title
- Dermatology Lead Nurse
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01536492942
List jobs with Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Nursing and Midwifery




.png)