Dermatology Health Care Support Worker
Closing date: 15 July 2026
Due to an expansion of our Community Dermatology Service, we are looking to recruit an experienced part‑time Healthcare Assistant to support the team. The successful candidate will have previous experience and will be dedicated to delivering excellent patient care. The post holder must be flexible and adaptable to work across a variety of clinics throughout Dorset.
This role will involve assisting and supporting both Outpatient and Surgical clinics, recording information on the clinical record keeping system (SystmOne) with accuracy and competency. Successful applicants must have experience and skill using Microsoft Office Suite due to the role having an admin element when clinics are not running.
There will be an opportunity to take on additional hours on an ad‑hoc basis, so flexibility regarding working days is desirable.
The role will be based across two sites: Pelhams Community Clinic in Kinson and Poole Healthcare Centre in the Dolphin Centre.
Employment requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.
Main duties of the job
- Ensure necessary instruments are available and set up for minor surgery clinics.
- Undertake, record and follow guidelines for the tasks for which you have received appropriate training.
- Prepare and maintain environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions.
- Assist GPwSIs whilst patients are undergoing minor procedures.
- Record accurate patient information on the clinical record system.
- Complete IPC audits monthly.
- Liaise with Tele derm co‑ordinator for admin work and recording of information on SystmOne.
Qualifications and Experience
- Willing and able to apply existing experience and gain necessary skills to work effectively in community, hospital or other settings, equivalent to a vocational level 3 qualification.
- Willing to professionally develop and undertake further training as identified.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work on own initiative with commitment to clinical supervision and reflective practice.
- Willingness to learn.
- Demonstrable written and spoken English to a standard that enables full range of duties.
Personal Qualities
- Ability to prioritise.
- Enthusiastic and motivated.
- Demonstrated commitment to Trust’s values and behaviours.
Additional Requirements
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to enable full duties.
Travel
- Subject to the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business (working within the Community).
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
Employer name
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Pelhams Community Clinic / Poole Health Care Centre
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