Healthcare Assistant; B3

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 10 March 2026

Please note the Trust are not able to offer Skilled Worker Sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the UKVI threshold requirements. Applicants are requested to consider this when making their application. Please visit  for further information.

A position has arisen within the Community Dermatology Team in Sunderland based at Bunny Hill Primary Care Centre for a friendly and enthusiastic Band 3 Healthcare Assistant. The team delivers local, accessible, high-quality dermatology and minor surgery services in a community care setting. The service offers a one stop principle for patients presenting with skin lesions, where they will have assessments, diagnosis and, where appropriate, surgical procedures taking place by one of our team of doctors or specialist nurses.

As a Dermatology Health Care Assistant, the post holder will be part of a team delivering high quality, nurse led services to patients requiring a range of treatments for skin, nail and hair conditions, whilst also providing education and support to those suffering from chronic skin conditions.

As a Health Care Assistant, the post holder will be expected to undertake a range of clinical tasks, such as phlebotomy, urinalysis, blood pressure recording, assisting in minor surgery, wound care and suture removal, once competence is assured.

The Community Dermatology Team are a busy Nurse led service and there would be an expectation that the successful candidate will work a variety of shifts across a Monday to Friday working week, to meet the needs of the service.

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under-represented groups. Looking after our work forces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.

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Please see attached Job Description for full duties

To assist medical and nursing staff in the provision of skilled nursing care for patients attending the Community Dermatology and Minor Surgery Care Service including decanting of liquid nitrogen.

To undertake clinical tasks, such as phlebotomy, urinalysis, blood pressure recording, wound care, suture removal, skin scrapings, nail clippings and swabs for microbiology.

To assist in minor surgery, adhering to policies and procedures, such as infection control and aseptic technique.

To support and educate patients, and their carers, in implementing individual programmes of planned care to encourage self-management of chronic skin conditions, following agreed treatment plans.

To record accurate patient information/consultations onto the electronic patient record.

To monitor stock levels, ensuring effective stock rotation and responsible for ordering stock as appropriate, liaising with the procurement team.

To maintain agreed…