Job Description

Healthcare Assistant (Dermatology)

St Michael's Street Shrewsbury SY1 2HE

Permanent, Full time, 40 hours per week

Paying £28,006 per annum dependent on experience and qualifications

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.

What you'll do:

• Support patients before, during, and after dermatological consultations and procedures
• Prepare treatment rooms, equipment, and sterile instrument
• 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
• 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

What you’ll bring:

• Previous experience working as a Healthcare Auxiliary in a healthcare setting
• Familiarity with basic medical terminology
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office and electronic record systems
• Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care
• Care Certificate (completed)
• Basic Life Support (or willingness to undertake training)
• Infection prevention and control training
• Experience in dermatology, outpatient, or private clinical settings (Desirable)
• Experience assisting with minor surgical or aesthetic procedures (Desirable)

Why Bupa?

Our benefits are driven by what matters to our people. It’s important to us that these benefits support a work-life balance that keeps people healthy, both mentally and physically. As a Healthcare Assistant, you’ll be eligible for:

• Annual performance-based bonus
• Generous refer a friend scheme
• Equivalent to 25 days holiday per year, increasing through length of service, with option to buy or sell
• Bupa health insurance as a benefit in kind
• An enhanced pension plan, life insurance and income protection
• Support with travel costs via a season ticket loan or cycle2work
• Various family friendly benefits
• Opportunity to participate in our annual awards ceremony

Diversity and Inclusion

Bupa is committed to making sure that every applicant is assessed solely on personal merit and qualifications. We actively celebrate the diversity of our colleagues and provide an inclusive environment so you can bring your true self to Bupa.

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: careers@bupa.com

At Bupa we strive to ensure all our of customers, patients and staff are safe. All employees have a duty to ensure that safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk is prioritised and acted on appropriately’.

Time Type:

Full time

Job Area:

Clinical Services

Locations:

St Michaels Clinic Limited