Band 3 Clinical Assistant

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; City of Westminster; Presencial; GBP 24.000 - 28.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Clinical Assistant to support the Breast Screening Unit. The role involves assisting the Consultant Surgeon/Radiologist during biopsy procedures, preparing equipment and dressing wounds, and chaperoning patients during consultations and examinations.

We offer the opportunity to develop your skills within a renowned multi-professional team, with encouragement to attend relevant courses and a commitment to professional development.

Formación

• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to prioritise and work both independently and in a team.
• IT and data inputting skills.
• Experience and knowledge of working with patients.
• Knowledge of NHS Breast Screening Programme.

Responsabilidades

• Assist Consultant Surgeon/Radiologist during breast biopsy procedures.
• Prepare and check equipment prior to biopsy.
• Chaperone patients during consultation and examination.
• Prepare procedure trolley for ultrasound or punch biopsy.
• Apply dressing following biopsy in line with aseptic technique.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Prioritisation

Teamwork

IT and data inputting

Patient care experience

Herramientas

IT systems

Descripción del empleo

The post holder will be expected to liaise appropriately with all Key Members of themultidisciplinary team and service users relating to the speciality of BreastScreening.They will provide assistance to the Consultant Surgeon /Radiologist in the Breastscreening unit during biopsy procedures and clinical examination. Responsible for preparation and checking of equipment prior to biopsy procedure. Chaperoning of patients during consultation and clinical examination. Preparation of procedure trolley for ultrasound biopsy/Punch Biopsy. Application of dressing following biopsy procedure in accordance to the aseptic technique.

An opportunity exists for a suitably experienced and innovative Clinical Assistant to join our renowned multi-professional team with a reputation of achieving clinical excellence. This is a rewarding role and you will be fully encouraged and supported in your professional development.

We have 1 post available 37.5 hours per week, 8.30am to 5pm .You will have the opportunity to develop your existing knowledge and skills and you will be encouraged to attend relevant courses.

• Female only applicants.
• Previous applicants need not to reapply at this stage. In addition, applications must be the applicant's own work and accurately reflect their skills, qualifications, and experience. Applications that do not demonstrate this may not be progressed.
• Due to the sensitive nature of this post, only female applicants can be considered, this is in line with the defined exceptions in the Equality Act 2010, known as Genuine Occupational Requirements (GOQ).
• Experience and knowledge of working with patients.
• Evidence of relevant personal development.
• Knowledge of the NHS Breast Screening Programme
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• The ability to prioritise, work independently as well as within a team.
• IT and data inputting skills.

Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.

Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers' money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation. Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.