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Job summary

Main area
Dermatology
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Part time
  • Job share
  • Flexible working
30 hours per week (Mon to Fri 8 - 5)
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

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust logo

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

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerAge positiveDisability confident leaderInvestors in People: GoldImproving working livesArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.National Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark

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

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Amanda Tredwell
Job title
Dermatology Lead Nurse
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01536492942
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