Job Description:
Healthcare Assistant (Dermatology)
Location: - Bupa Clinic (Wimbledon) (SW20 0LW)
Full Time (Permanent)
Salary: £27,040 a year + Fantastic Benefits
We make health happen.
We transform peoples' lives by providing outstanding dermatology care. We do this by placing patients at the heart of everything we do, striving to be the best at what we do and believe that our patients' trust is earned through the delivery of clinical services to the highest standard.
How you'll help us make health happen.
As a healthcare assistant you will provide high-quality clinical and administrative support to the dermatology team, ensuring safe, effective and compassionate patient care in a private clinical setting.
Support patients before, during, and after dermatological consultations and procedures
Prepare treatment rooms, equipment, and sterile instruments
Assist the Dermatologist / Nurse with minor surgical procedures, biopsies, laser treatments and wound care
Apply dressings and provide post-procedure care as directed
Take and manage clinical photographs where required by Dermatologists
Maintain patient dignity, comfort and confidentiality at all times
Accurately update and maintain electronic medical records within their scope of practice
Manage consent forms and clinical documentation as required
Assist with appointment scheduling and patient flow
Handle clinical correspondence and basic reporting using Microsoft Office
Monitor and replenish clinical stock and supplies
Maintain confidentiality and comply with data protection regulations
Key Skills / Qualifications
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)
Care Certificate (completed)
Dermatology Specific Training
Safeguarding Training (Adults / Children)
Basic Life Support (or willingness to undertake training)
Infection prevention and control training
Previous experience working as a Healthcare Assistant in a healthcare setting
Familiarity with basic medical terminology
Competent in the use of Microsoft Office and electronic record systems
Experience in dermatology, outpatient, or private clinical settings
Experience assisting with minor surgical or aesthetic procedures
Benefits
Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health - from mental and physical, to financial, social, and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family friendly benefits.
Joining Bupa in this role you will receive the following benefits and more:
Payment of Professional Registration fees
25 days annual leave and our flexible holiday scheme allows you to buy or sell up to 5 days each year in the flexible holiday window
Bupa health insurance as a benefit in kind
An enhanced pension plan and life insurance
Support with travel costs via a season ticket loan or cycle2work
Discounted access to online gym sessions through Gympass
Various family friendly benefits
Opportunity to participate in our annual awards ceremony.
Why Bupa?
We're a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose - helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring, and responsible in everything we do.
We encourage all our people to ”Be you at Bupa”, we champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That's why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Cromwell Hospital has recently been awarded the Inclusive Employers Standard (Bronze), recognizing its commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace. This prestigious accreditation highlights the hospital's dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as the efforts of its teams, Executive Leadership, and the REDI (Respect, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion) Network.
Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We'll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.
If you require information regarding this role in an alternative format, please email: [email protected]
Time Type:
Full time
Job Area:
Clinical Services
Locations:
Stratum Clinic Wimbledon
Employee mentoring programme, Paid volunteer time, Financial planning services, Health & wellbeing programme, Referral programme, Additional leave, Gym membership, Private medical insurance, Private dental insurance, Free flu jabs, Company pension, Cycle to work scheme
