Job summary
Permanent position for 1 Full Time (37.5 hours per week) and 1 Part time (8 hours per week) Band 2 Radiology Assistants working in the Bolton, Bury & Rochdale Breast Screening Programme, based at Royal Bolton Hospital but occasionally may be asked to assist at one of our Satellite clinics.
Main duties of the job
Will be responsible for:
Participating in the process of sorting clinical paperwork.
Assisting Radiologists, Advanced Practitioners, Mammographers and Assistant Practitioners in the delivery of care in the clinical area. This involves face to face support of patients and Clinicians during clinics.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide the highest standards of patient care.
About us
Bolton, Bury & Rochdale Breast Screening Service serves the population of 95,000 eligible women who live across the locations. In 2012 we implemented a completely digital service. There are static units at Radcliffe Health Centre and Rochdale (Nye Bevan) Health centre as well as a screening and Symptomatic Service based in Royal Bolton Hospital (RBH), where our symptomatic one stops take place. RBH is the location of all our assessment clinics.
Job description
Job responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Communication and Relationship Tasks/Duties:
- To be aware that the Breast Unit environment is often stressful and disconcerting for patients and to be mindful of this. Interpersonal skills are required to establish and maintain effective communication with individuals, developing a range of written, verbal and non-verbal methods, as appropriate, to relevant client groups.
- To assist in general patient throughput in the clinical area, being aware of patient flow, and assisting with and confirming patient demographic details.
- To receive patients and to prepare clinical paperwork.
- To liaise with other departments regarding results for Multidisciplinary Meetings and Results Clinics.
Knowledge Training and Experience:
- A good standard of education equivalent to GCSE/O-level in English and Mathematics.
- To undertake the relevant mandatory Trust training programme.
- To actively participate in learning and development to maintain interest in a range of learning activities.
- To identify own individual training and development needs through the appraisal process.
- To assist in clinical procedures carried out on the breast, and employ basic sterile and non-sterile nursing techniques as required.
- To attend staff meetings on a regular basis.
Planning and Organisational Requirements:
- To carry out daily morning duties before mammography staff arrive to a set protocol
- setting up of clinical rooms and ensuring all clinical patient trolleys are fully stocked
- checking of the daily diary to ensure efficient workflow.
- making sure all relevant paperwork is available at the time of the examination
- Follow NHSBSP Right Results Policy
- To carry out and prioritise all other daily duties
- sorting of all mammogram packets from all units into date order
- responsibility for the removal of all clinical paperwork which require discussion/assessment and record all activities in accordance with departmental protocols
- processing of clinical paperwork in accordance with departmental protocols
- undertaking required stock control and report any deficiencies to management
- assisting in the management of patients undergoing clinical procedures, ie the preparation of trolleys, direct patient care and wound dressing.
Physical Requirements:
- To occasionally work in cramped conditions in an awkward position or confined space. There is frequent requirement to exert light physical effort for several periods of time per day.
Job description
Job responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Communication and Relationship Tasks/Duties:
- To be aware that the Breast Unit environment is often stressful and disconcerting for patients and to be mindful of this. Interpersonal skills are required to establish and maintain effective communication with individuals, developing a range of written, verbal and non-verbal methods, as appropriate, to relevant client groups.
- To assist in general patient throughput in the clinical area, being aware of patient flow, and assisting with and confirming patient demographic details.
- To receive patients and to prepare clinical paperwork.
- To liaise with other departments regarding results for Multidisciplinary Meetings and Results Clinics.
Knowledge Training and Experience:
- A good standard of education equivalent to GCSE/O-level in English and Mathematics.
- To undertake the relevant mandatory Trust training programme.
- To actively participate in learning and development to maintain interest in a range of learning activities.
- To identify own individual training and development needs through the appraisal process.
- To assist in clinical procedures carried out on the breast, and employ basic sterile and non-sterile nursing techniques as required.
- To attend staff meetings on a regular basis.
Planning and Organisational Requirements:
- To carry out daily morning duties before mammography staff arrive to a set protocol
- setting up of clinical rooms and ensuring all clinical patient trolleys are fully stocked
- checking of the daily diary to ensure efficient workflow.
- making sure all relevant paperwork is available at the time of the examination
- Follow NHSBSP Right Results Policy
- To carry out and prioritise all other daily duties
- sorting of all mammogram packets from all units into date order
- responsibility for the removal of all clinical paperwork which require discussion/assessment and record all activities in accordance with departmental protocols
- processing of clinical paperwork in accordance with departmental protocols
- undertaking required stock control and report any deficiencies to management
- assisting in the management of patients undergoing clinical procedures, ie the preparation of trolleys, direct patient care and wound dressing.
Physical Requirements:
- To occasionally work in cramped conditions in an awkward position or confined space. There is frequent requirement to exert light physical effort for several periods of time per day.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Maths O'Level or equiv
- English O'Level or equiv
Desirable
- NVQ Qualification Health & Social Care
- ECDL
Skills
Essential
- Enthusiastic/Diplomatic
- Reliable/Professional
- Can work under pressure
- Good Communication Skills
- Good Organisational Skills
- Able to work as part of team
- Empathetic Manner
Desirable
- Good IT Skills
- Experience in Health & Social Care
- Good prioritisation skills
Additional
Essential
- Flexible Working
- Ability to work Evening Shifts
- Ability to travel to sites
- Prioritisation Skills
Desirable
- Experienced HCA
- Understands Breast Screening Pathway
- Evidence of working under pressure
Experience
Essential
- Communication skills, written and verbal
- Examples of using initiative
Desirable
- Previous experience working in NHS
- Examples of Team working/Team thinking
- Experience of working with the Public
- Worked in Administration
Knowledge
Essential
- Displays an understanding of the Breast Screening Programme
Desirable
- Evidence of research of the Breast Screening Programme
- Evidence of research of Cancer Pathways
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Maths O'Level or equiv
- English O'Level or equiv
Desirable
- NVQ Qualification Health & Social Care
- ECDL
Skills
Essential
- Enthusiastic/Diplomatic
- Reliable/Professional
- Can work under pressure
- Good Communication Skills
- Good Organisational Skills
- Able to work as part of team
- Empathetic Manner
Desirable
- Good IT Skills
- Experience in Health & Social Care
- Good prioritisation skills
Additional
Essential
- Flexible Working
- Ability to work Evening Shifts
- Ability to travel to sites
- Prioritisation Skills
Desirable
- Experienced HCA
- Understands Breast Screening Pathway
- Evidence of working under pressure
Experience
Essential
- Communication skills, written and verbal
- Examples of using initiative
Desirable
- Previous experience working in NHS
- Examples of Team working/Team thinking
- Experience of working with the Public
- Worked in Administration
Knowledge
Essential
- Displays an understanding of the Breast Screening Programme
Desirable
- Evidence of research of the Breast Screening Programme
- Evidence of research of Cancer Pathways
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
