• Job Description

  Req#: C9155-CMNM-0226-34?language=&page=1&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Part Time-24 hours per week

  Please note the Trust are not able to offer Skilled Worker Sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the UKVI threshold requirements. Applicants are requested to consider this when making their applic ation. Please visit Gov.UKfor further information.

  A position has arisen within the Community Dermatology Team in Sunderland based at Bunny Hill Primary Care Centre for a friendly and enthusiastic Band 3 Health Care Assistant. The team delivers local, accessible, high-quality dermatology and minor surgery services in a community care setting. The service offers a one stop principle for patients presenting with skin lesions, where they will have assessments, diagnosis and, where appropriate, surgical procedures taking place by one of our team of doctors or specialist nurses.

  Main duties of the job

  As a Dermatology Health Care Assistant, the post holder will be part of a team delivering high quality, nurse led services to patients requiring a range of treatments for skin, nail and hair conditions, whilst also providing education and support to those suffering from chronic skin conditions.

  As a Health Care Assistant, the post holder will be expected to undertake a range of clinical tasks, such as phlebotomy, urinalysis, blood pressure recording, assisting in minor surgery, wound care and suture removal, once competence is assured.

  The Community Dermatology Team are a busy Nurse led service and there would be an expectation that the successful candidate will work a variety of shifts across a Monday to Friday working week, to meet the needs of the service

  About us

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  One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

  We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

  The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

  Details

  Date posted

  24 February 2026

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 3

  Salary

  £24,937 to £26,598 a year

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Part-time

  Reference number

  C9155-CMNM-0226-34

  Job locations

  Bunnyhill PCC

  Hylton Lane

  Sunderland

  SR5 4BW

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please see attached Job Description for full duties

  To assist medical and nursing staff in the provision of skilled nursing care for patients attending the Community Dermatology and Minor Surgery Care Service including decanting of liquid nitrogen

  To undertake clinical tasks, such as phlebotomy, urinalysis, blood pressure recording, wound care, suture removal, skin scrapings, nail clippings and swabs for microbiology

  To assist in minor surgery, adhering to policies and procedures, such as infection control and aseptic technique

  To support and educate patients, and their carers, in implementing individual programmes of planned care to encourage self-management of chronic skin conditions, following agreed treatment plans.

  To record accurate patient information/consultations onto the electronic patient record

  To monitor stock levels, ensuring effective stock rotation and responsible for ordering stock as appropriate, liaising with the procurement team

  To maintain agreed standards of care, integrity and dignity of all patients

  To develop his/her scope of professional practice in order to support the team to meet service requirements in accordance with evidence-based guidelines

  On occasion there may be a requirement to support administration colleagues with telephone calls and reception duties

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please see attached Job Description for full duties

  To assist medical and nursing staff in the provision of skilled nursing care for patients attending the Community Dermatology and Minor Surgery Care Service including decanting of liquid nitrogen

  To undertake clinical tasks, such as phlebotomy, urinalysis, blood pressure recording, wound care, suture removal, skin scrapings, nail clippings and swabs for microbiology

  To assist in minor surgery, adhering to policies and procedures, such as infection control and aseptic technique

  To support and educate patients, and their carers, in implementing individual programmes of planned care to encourage self-management of chronic skin conditions, following agreed treatment plans.

  To record accurate patient information/consultations onto the electronic patient record

  To monitor stock levels, ensuring effective stock rotation and responsible for ordering stock as appropriate, liaising with the procurement team

  To maintain agreed standards of care, integrity and dignity of all patients

  To develop his/her scope of professional practice in order to support the team to meet service requirements in accordance with evidence-based guidelines

  On occasion there may be a requirement to support administration colleagues with telephone calls and reception duties

  Person Specification

  Physical Skills

  Essential

  • Ability to move and handle safely without causing harm to themselves or others.

  Desirable

  • Trained in moving and handling procedures.

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • NVQ Level 2 in a health related subject.
  • Completion of Care Standards or working towards.
  • Good standard of general education.

  Desirable

  • NVQ level 3.
  • IT skills

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of working in the NHS or healthcare environment.
  • Experience of working collaboratively with a wide range of staff.
  • Experience of recording information in a clinical IT system.

  Desirable

  • Previous experience of working in an outpatients clinic/treatment room or dermatology department.

  Skills & Knowledge

  Essential

  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Communications skills both written and verbal.
  • Ability to organize own workload.
  • Works to agreed standards/protocols, under supervision.
  • Ability to recognize and report any clinical issues.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Accepts own limitations.
  • Willing to undertake further training to support role development.
  • Flexible working.

  Desirable

  • Competence in undertaking diagnostic tests, such as venepuncture, urinalysis, pregnancy testing and blood pressure recording.
  • Competence in wound care and assisting in minor surgery.
  • Ordering and maintaining supplies and stock control.

  Person Specification

  Physical Skills

  Essential

  • Ability to move and handle safely without causing harm to themselves or others.

  Desirable

  • Trained in moving and handling procedures.

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • NVQ Level 2 in a health related subject.
  • Completion of Care Standards or working towards.
  • Good standard of general education.

  Desirable

  • NVQ level 3.
  • IT skills

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of working in the NHS or healthcare environment.
  • Experience of working collaboratively with a wide range of staff.
  • Experience of recording information in a clinical IT system.

  Desirable

  • Previous experience of working in an outpatients clinic/treatment room or dermatology department.

  Skills & Knowledge

  Essential

  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Communications skills both written and verbal.
  • Ability to organize own workload.
  • Works to agreed standards/protocols, under supervision.
  • Ability to recognize and report any clinical issues.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Accepts own limitations.
  • Willing to undertake further training to support role development.
  • Flexible working.

  Desirable

  • Competence in undertaking diagnostic tests, such as venepuncture, urinalysis, pregnancy testing and blood pressure recording.
  • Competence in wound care and assisting in minor surgery.
  • Ordering and maintaining supplies and stock control.

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Employer details

  Employer name

  South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Bunnyhill PCC

  Hylton Lane

  Sunderland

  SR5 4BW

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Bunnyhill PCC

  Hylton Lane

  Sunderland

  SR5 4BW

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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