Healthcare Assistant

Job Description: Healthcare Assistant (Dermatology) Location: - Bupa Clinic (Wimbledon) (SW20 0LW) Full Time (Permanent) Circa. £27,800pa + 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: careers@bupa.com Time Type: Full time Job Area: Clinical Services Locations: Stratum Clinic Wimbledon Be at the heart of helping people live longer healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We employ more than 80,000 people globally who are making this a reality. If you've got the belief, the drive and the talent to help us in our ambition then we’d like to hear from you. Wherever you work, one thing stands out about Bupa people. Our customers are our passion – they’re at the heart of our positively different culture of care. At Bupa you’ll be challenged, you’ll be encouraged to innovate, and collaborate with colleagues who are committed to delivering exceptional experiences. We trust, respect and consider everyone, knowing your difference will make the difference.