Job summary

If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post. We are unable to sponsor Healthcare Assistants without 2 years band 3 NHS experience.

If you are new to care you must complete a care certificate when you commence employment with CDDFT and be paid band 2 until completion.

Please note this advert will close when sufficient applications have been received.

Main duties of the job

Three part time posts are available and Trust wide working will be required.

Duties will include setting up and assisting during minor skin surgery lists and undertaking the role of circulating assistant. Printing off documentation prior to clinics and surgery lists. Entering patient details onto Trust software e.g., SystmOne. Maintaining a caring, calm, safe and supportive environment for patients undergoing skin surgery and being seen in dermatology clinics. Giving patients advice on post operative wound care. Basic wound dressings.

Acting as chaperone.

Taking blood and dermatology specific samples in your own clinics alongside Dermatology Doctors and, or the Specialist nurses.

Ordering stock and stock control. Taking on specific duties with regard to, for example, Medical devices; Health and Safety, for example undertaking DSE risk assessments.

We are looking for someone with experience of using their initiative in a busy environment and the ability to work unsupervised in line with local guidelines for dermatology in dermatology clinics and within the minor procedure skin surgery operating rooms.

You will have the opportunity and be required to travel across Trust sites.

About us

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks

We provide hospital services from two acute sites – Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients’ homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented

Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents

Over reliance on AI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant’s chances of success

For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.

From April 9th 2025 – Healthcare assistants – You must have a minimum of two years of experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to consider sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and have a current visa expiring within 3 months)

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