A Clinical Assistant post in the Breast Screening unit at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, supporting Consultant Surgeons and Radiologists during biopsies and examinations. Core work is preparing equipment and procedure trolleys, chaperoning patients and applying aseptic dressings after biopsy, with regular liaison across the multidisciplinary team. The post is for female applicants only, under a Genuine Occupational Requirement, and runs 37.5 hours a week from 8.30am to 5pm. Five GCSEs and relevant clinical experience are essential, with NHS Breast Screening knowledge desirable.
What the job involves
- Assist the Consultant Surgeon or Radiologist during biopsy procedures and clinical examinations in the breast screening unit
- Liaise with the multidisciplinary team and service users on breast screening matters
- Prepare and check equipment before biopsy procedures
- Chaperone patients during consultations and clinical examinations
- Prepare procedure trolleys for ultrasound biopsy and punch biopsy
- Apply dressings after biopsy following aseptic technique
What’s required
Qualifications
- Minimum of five GCSEs
Experience
- Clinical experience working with patients
- Administration and clerical experience
Skills & knowledge
- Awareness of data protection and confidentiality
- Ability to work independently and under pressure
- Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
- Planning and organisational skills
- Administrative skills with attention to detail and accuracy
- Effective written and verbal communication
Other
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust values
- Good interpersonal skills
- Evidence of relevant personal development
- IT and data inputting skills
Nice to have
- Previous experience of working in the NHS
- Data input experience
- Counselling skills
- Working knowledge of the NHS Breast Screening Programme or experience of cancer services
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
- Customer service experience
- Participation in service improvement audits
What’s offered
- Support for professional development
- Encouragement to attend relevant courses
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
