Breast Unit Patient Care & Support Assistant

Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust; Ivy Chimneys; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Development opportunities

Wellbeing focus

Job summary

Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust in West Essex is seeking a compassionate, team-oriented individual to join the Breast Unit as a chaperone and support clinician-led breast biopsies and procedures. The role is full-time and training is provided.

You will plan and organise the daily workload with Radiologists and Radiographers, prepare examination rooms, and use CRIS/PAS to manage lists. A calm, patient-focused approach and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Compassion and empathy in patient care.
• Excellent communication with patients and team members.
• Strong teamwork to support radiology procedures.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organise daily workload with Radiologists and Radiographers.
• Prepare examination rooms, ensure supplies, and update appointment details in CRIS.
• Chaperone patients, explain procedures, and assist during breast biopsies and related procedures.

Skills

Compassion

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Breast clinical assistant experience

Tools

CRIS

PAS

Job description

Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust in West Essex is seeking a compassionate, team-oriented individual to join the Breast Unit as a chaperone and support clinician-led breast biopsies and procedures. The role is full-time and training is provided.

You will plan and organise the daily workload with Radiologists and Radiographers, prepare examination rooms, and use CRIS/PAS to manage lists. A calm, patient-focused approach and strong communication are essential.