Job summary
The Primrose Breast Unit are looking for an enthusiastic Female Radiographic Helper* to join the Breast Imaging team. The Breast Unit is a purpose-built facility and provides breast symptomatic and NHS Breast Screening services. Imaging facilities comprise of 2 mammography rooms, a small field prone biopsy table and vacuum assisted biopsy device, and 3 ultrasound rooms.
You will be required to provide support to patients during breast imaging procedures and assist clinicians undertaking image guided breast biopsy and localisation procedures. You will be also required to prepare breast screening paperwork for reporting.
* This post is open to female applicants only. A genuine occupational qualification applies to this post under section 6 of the Sex Discrimination Act of 1975 and therefore it is restricted to female applicants only (ref NHS Breast Screening Programme).
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Main duties of the job
This is a high volume cancer service providing numerous breast interventions, eg ultrasound and X-ray guided breast and axillary biopsy, abscess and cyst treatment/drainage, pre-operative wire localisation, vacuum excision of breast lesions, and marker clip insertion into cancers prior to chemotherapy.
Main purpose :
To provide emotional and other support for patients during intimate and potentially distressing breast ultrasound examinations and interventional procedures to exclude or diagnose breast cancer.
To safely and efficiently assist the clincian during image-guided breast interventions, ensuring that haemostasis and sterility is maintained. After the intervention, the Clinician leaves the room and the post-holder then works independently and is responsible for the application of pressure to the intervention site, to prevent bruising , for applying a suitable dressing (including pressure dressing,) and for safe discharge of the patient. This is under the indirect supervision of the clincian; the post-holder independently makes the decision whether medical review is required pre discharge.
To co-ordinate and oversee safe and efficient patient flow across the department, especially during the busy clinics.
To prepare screening paperwork for reporting, following national NHS Breast Screening Programme and local guidelines to ensure a robust Right Results process.
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To co-ordinate and oversee safe and efficient patient flow across the imaging side of the unit, especially during the busy screening assessment and one-stop clinics, to optimise capacity and minimise delays. Involves co-ordinating the activity of the Imaging Clinician.
To use keyboard and data skills to accurately register and book in patients on the Computerised Radiology Information System (CRIS), adding additional examinations/information as required and ensuring that data/alarms held are correct and completed in a timely manner.
To ensure correct patient details are highlighted on the ultrasound machine
To prepare ultrasound room and equipment in preparation for clinics and between patients.
To collect patients from the waiting room for their breast ultrasound/intervention and ensure correct patient identification as per Trust policy.
To assist with undressing/dressing and transfer to the imaging examination couch, when required, as per Trust manual handling protocols; assistance of mechanical aids occasionally required.
To act as a chaperone when required ensuring that the patients dignity is protected. Patients undergoing breast imaging need to be dealt with in a sensitive & empathetic manner due to the intimate nature of the examination.
To assist Clinician with breast ultrasound and a wide range of image-guided interventional procedures.
To prepare sterile equipment trolley for breast interventions as per departmental and Trust ANTT policies.
To safely and efficiently assist the Consultant Radiologist/Consultant Radiographer during image-guided breast interventions, ensuring that haemostasis and sterility is maintained. After the intervention, the Clinician leaves the room and the post-holder then works independently and is responsible for the application of pressure to the intervention site, to prevent bruising / haematoma formation, for applying a suitable dressing (including pressure dressing, if the post-holder deems required) and for safe discharge of the patient.
For further details please see the attached JD & PS
Job description
Job responsibilities
To co-ordinate and oversee safe and efficient patient flow across the imaging side of the unit, especially during the busy screening assessment and one-stop clinics, to optimise capacity and minimise delays. Involves co-ordinating the activity of the Imaging Clinician.
To use keyboard and data skills to accurately register and book in patients on the Computerised Radiology Information System (CRIS), adding additional examinations/information as required and ensuring that data/alarms held are correct and completed in a timely manner.
To ensure correct patient details are highlighted on the ultrasound machine
To prepare ultrasound room and equipment in preparation for clinics and between patients.
To collect patients from the waiting room for their breast ultrasound/intervention and ensure correct patient identification as per Trust policy.
To assist with undressing/dressing and transfer to the imaging examination couch, when required, as per Trust manual handling protocols; assistance of mechanical aids occasionally required.
To act as a chaperone when required ensuring that the patients dignity is protected. Patients undergoing breast imaging need to be dealt with in a sensitive & empathetic manner due to the intimate nature of the examination.
To assist Clinician with breast ultrasound and a wide range of image-guided interventional procedures.
To prepare sterile equipment trolley for breast interventions as per departmental and Trust ANTT policies.
To safely and efficiently assist the Consultant Radiologist/Consultant Radiographer during image-guided breast interventions, ensuring that haemostasis and sterility is maintained. After the intervention, the Clinician leaves the room and the post-holder then works independently and is responsible for the application of pressure to the intervention site, to prevent bruising / haematoma formation, for applying a suitable dressing (including pressure dressing, if the post-holder deems required) and for safe discharge of the patient.
For further details please see the attached JD & PS
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- o5 GCSEs Grade A-D/3-9 in Maths and English or Functional Skills level 2 in Maths and English or NVQ level 3 in HealthCare.
- oNVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent
- oHold or be prepared to undertake the Care Certificate training programme offered in-house within 3 months of appointment.
Desirable
- oNVQ Level 3 Core modules.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Previous demonstrable experience of working as part of a team
- Previous demonstrable experience in applying practical skills
- Understands the importance of confidentiality
Desirable
- Previous demonstrable experience in a large clinical setting
Aptitude and ablilty
Essential
- oAble to competently organise and carryout designated workload within scope of previous training
- oCommunication skills, both written and verbal.
- oAble to work well as a member of a Team
Desirable
- oAble to cope under pressure
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- o5 GCSEs Grade A-D/3-9 in Maths and English or Functional Skills level 2 in Maths and English or NVQ level 3 in HealthCare.
- oNVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent
- oHold or be prepared to undertake the Care Certificate training programme offered in-house within 3 months of appointment.
Desirable
- oNVQ Level 3 Core modules.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Previous demonstrable experience of working as part of a team
- Previous demonstrable experience in applying practical skills
- Understands the importance of confidentiality
Desirable
- Previous demonstrable experience in a large clinical setting
Aptitude and ablilty
Essential
- oAble to competently organise and carryout designated workload within scope of previous training
- oCommunication skills, both written and verbal.
- oAble to work well as a member of a Team
Desirable
- oAble to cope under pressure
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
