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Teledermatology Support WorkerinSouthportinSouthportPUBLISHED TUE 10 DEC 2024

Band 3: £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum  FIXEDTERM 
CANCEREMPATHYFAMILYNHSROLE MODEL

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS TrustFollow Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Opportunity to support the launch of an innovative Urgent Suspected Cancer (USC) teledermatology clinic, contributing to the early detection and management of skin cancers.
Engagement in multidisciplinary teamwork, enhancing collaboration skills and professional networking across healthcare organizations.
Hands-on experience with advanced teledermatology technology, providing valuable skills in medical photography and digital imaging.
Ability to support patients through effective communication and personalized care, fostering compassion and empathy in a healthcare setting.
Involvement in training and continual professional development, ensuring up-to-date knowledge and skills in teledermatology practices.
Direct contribution to improving patient pathways and enhancing the overall patient experience, leading to better health outcomes.
The role serves as a vital human link between patients and clinical staff, advocating for patient needs and ensuring patient confidentiality and respect.
The Teledermatology Support Worker role at Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in Southport involves assisting in the launch of a new Urgent Suspected Cancer teledermatology clinic. The primary responsibilities include capturing teledermatology images for patients referred by their GP, uploading these images to a digital platform, and ensuring effective communication with patients, their families, and multidisciplinary team members. The position requires excellent verbal communication skills, the ability to provide information related to the telederm process, and ensuring patient understanding of consent issues.

In addition to photographic duties, the post holder will maintain communication across various healthcare organisations, demonstrate interpersonal skills with empathy and respect, and uphold confidentiality. The role also includes documentation practices, hosting clinic sessions, managing appointments, and supporting medical photography efforts within the team. Continuous professional development and adherence to healthcare standards are essential, alongside supporting the broader objectives of the department and participating in clinical audits as needed.
Opportunity to support the launch of an innovative Urgent Suspected Cancer (USC) teledermatology clinic, contributing to the early detection and management of skin cancers.
Engagement in multidisciplinary teamwork, enhancing collaboration skills and professional networking across healthcare organizations.
Hands-on experience with advanced teledermatology technology, providing valuable skills in medical photography and digital imaging.
Ability to support patients through effective communication and personalized care, fostering compassion and empathy in a healthcare setting.
Involvement in training and continual professional development, ensuring up-to-date knowledge and skills in teledermatology practices.
Direct contribution to improving patient pathways and enhancing the overall patient experience, leading to better health outcomes.
The role serves as a vital human link between patients and clinical staff, advocating for patient needs and ensuring patient confidentiality and respect.

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