Breast Unit Care Assistant – Compassionate Patient Support

Princess Alexandra Hospital; Ivy Chimneys; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust in West Essex is recruiting a full-time chaperone for the Breast Unit. You will support clinicians during breast biopsies and related procedures, with comprehensive training provided to the right candidate.

We value compassion, clear communication and teamwork as essential traits. The role offers opportunities for development within a supportive NHS environment, promoting wellbeing and high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience as a breast clinical assistant preferred, but training is available.
• Strong communication and compassionate approach essential.
• Good teamwork and ability to work with radiologists and radiographers.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organise daily workload within a specialised area with Radiologists and Radiographers.
• Prepare examination rooms and ensure stock and cleanliness.
• Liaise with doctors re urgent examinations and communicate results to Radiologists.
• Chaperone patients and support during breast examinations and biopsies.
• Enter data into CRIS and update CRIS with post-examination details.
• Safe disposal of clinical waste and handling of body fluids per infection control.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

CRIS

PAS

Job description

Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust in West Essex is recruiting a full-time chaperone for the Breast Unit. You will support clinicians during breast biopsies and related procedures, with comprehensive training provided to the right candidate.

We value compassion, clear communication and teamwork as essential traits. The role offers opportunities for development within a supportive NHS environment, promoting wellbeing and high-quality patient care.