Please note: This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. We include this information at the outset to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary inconvenience for applicants.
If you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application.
To assist with the provision of Dermatology outpatient services within the Medicine Division at University Hospital Sussex NHS Foundation Trust.
To be a member of the department - assisting Registered Nurses and other health care professionals to carry out patient care
Please note: This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. We include this information at the outset to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary inconvenience for applicants.
If you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application.
To carry out assigned tasks involving direct care in support of and supervised by a qualified nurse.
To be aware of common themes and trends within the department and plan and delivery evidence-based training.
To be an active participant within the team – Promoting Continual practice Development.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Candidate Pack
To assist patients with their comfort and wellbeing during consultation surgery.
To assist patients with their anxieties pre and post-operatively.
Monitor and record patient’s vital signs (including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and oxygen saturation) and report any abnormal results immediately to registered nurse staff.
Measure and record patient’s height and weight
Perform urine pregnancy test and record results.
Undertake urinalysis, MRSA screening swabs.
To prepare dressing/procedure trolley
To prepare the minor operation theatre, treatment rooms and consulting rooms daily
To assist medical and nursing staff with clinical procedures (skin biopsy, fine needle aspiration, application of topical treatment to patient’s skin)
To undertake daily/weekly checks and document compliance or report repairs/faulty equipment as necessary (e.g fridge temperatures, thermometers, check emergency equipment plugged in and other checks delegated by the nurse in charge.
To report faulty equipment to the relevant department for repairs
Ensure stock level of clinical and non clinical supplies are maintained through ordering, storing and rotating and safely disposing of out of date’s stock
To assist the doctor/ nurse by acting as chaperone during clinic consultation/ procedure when required
To give patients verbal and written pre operative information.
To assist practitioner throughout surgical procedures.
To ensure that training and advice is delivered in line with trust policies and procedures
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for details.
