Healthcare Support Worker - Dermatology - Royal South Hants Hospital

Job description

Job OverviewAn excellent opportunity has arisen for a full time Healthcare Support Worker to join our friendly and dedicated team within the Dermatology Day Unit at the Royal South Hants (RSH) Hospital Southampton. The Dermatology unit operates from 08.00 – 18.00 Monday to Friday, with some optional out of hours/ weekend working. The Dermatology Department offers a range of services and clinics such as UVL treatment, photo testing, Botox, patch, 2‐week skin cancer pathway, and vulval clinics. Many of our clinics are nurse‐led such as acne, topical treatments, ultraviolet light therapy, allergy patch testing, mole mapping, and wound clinics.

Responsibilities

Work in a team of nursing staff and clinicians, ensuring high standards of care are developed and maintained within that team.

Assist in the smooth running of the various clinics (including preparing and setting up at the start of the day and closing the clinic rooms once clinics have finished).

Provide and receive regular reports on the progress of patients, immediately acting on any changes in the patient's condition, and reporting them to the relevant healthcare professional.

Assist clinicians during clinics, taking clinical photographs and observations, chaperoning patients, and helping patients with undressing/dressing and mobilisation.

Qualifications and ExperienceEssential criteria

Completed care certificate or ability to complete within 6 months of appointment.

Capable of attaining NVQ level 3 in care with acute units corresponding to specialty or equivalent experience.

Completed secondary education.

Ability to move and handle patients and equipment.

Evidence of empathy, patience and dependability.

Ability to deal with a range of difficult situations.

Be able to take instruction/directions and work within the confines of the role.

Ability to cope with fluctuating demands and pressures of the role.

Requirement to be aware of and adhere to the care certificate standards; https://www.hee.nhs.uk/our-work/care-certificate

Capable of completing core HCSW competencies and additional specific competencies related to area of work within 12 months of appointment.

Desirable criteria

Previous experience in an acute hospital setting.

Experience in the volunteer sector.

Experience as a teaching assistant.

Experience as a nursing home carer.

Our Values and Inclusive CultureAt UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We're committed to creating an anti‐racist, anti‐discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Southampton

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

21-05-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English