Job Description
18WKS is seeking experienced Healthcare Assistants to support NHS breast outpatient clinics and assist clinical teams in delivering high quality patient care.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist clinicians and nursing staff with the smooth running of breast outpatient clinics.
- Prepare clinic rooms and ensure equipment is clean, safe and ready for use.
- Welcome patients, confirm their details and support them throughout their clinic appointment.
- Assist with patient preparation for breast examinations and procedures, maintaining dignity, privacy and comfort.
- Undertake basic clinical observations and other care duties within the scope of the role.
- Support patient flow and coordinate with clinical staff to help clinics run efficiently.
- Maintain accurate patient documentation and uphold confidentiality.
- Follow infection prevention and control procedures, safeguarding requirements and NHS policies.
- Communicate professionally and sensitively with patients who may be anxious or undergoing investigations.
Requirements
- Previous experience working as a Healthcare Assistant in an NHS hospital is essential.
- Outpatient clinic experience is desirable.
- Experience in breast clinics or breast services is an advantage.
- Good communication, organisational and patient care skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Understanding of confidentiality, infection control and safeguarding.
- Satisfactory references and completion of all required compliance checks.
Location: NHS Trust site, details to be confirmed.
Contract: Ad hoc shifts, with potential for ongoing work.
Working hours and rates will be confirmed during the recruitment process.
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