Job summary
This post will close on the closing date or when sufficient applications are received and therefore may close before the actual closing date.
An enthusiastic clinical support worker to join our dynamic Breast unit team. The post holder will be required to work across all group sites as required by the needs of the service.
The candidate will be providing compassionate and empathetic care to patients whilst they have ultrasound imaging. The role provides support to the Consultant Radiologists and, Consultant Radiographers to ensure that the best quality of care is provided.
Consideration may be given to interview candidates who do not have the full qualifications. These will be employed at a Band 2 until qualified.
Main duties of the job
The duties are varied and include but are not limited to; room preparation, trolley setting, chaperoning, assisting patients and some clerical work. This role provides hands on patient care and support for all ladies attending the Breast Unit.
The main duties of this role take place in a clinical room working closely with the consultants and patients during ultrasound imaging and invasive clinical procedures.
The Breast Unit is a busy department working within both the National Breast Screening service and a symptomatic breast service. The ability to work in a team and to communicate in a wide variety of settings is essential.
The post holder would be expected to travel independently between all group sites on a rotational basis.
About us
At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.
We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health & well-being initiatives and opportunities for development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition, Managers Awards and Shining Stars
Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be required to;
To provide support and reassurance to patients during ultrasound imaging and interventional procedures.
To assist Consultants, as required, with drainage and aspiration procedures.
To provide after- care and wound dressing.
Assist in delivering optimal patient flow through the breast clinics, in order to provide the best patient experience.
Contribute to a high standard of patient care by effectively communicating with the breast team to ensure a safe and efficient patient pathway
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be required to;
To provide support and reassurance to patients during ultrasound imaging and interventional procedures.
To assist Consultants, as required, with drainage and aspiration procedures.
To provide after- care and wound dressing.
Assist in delivering optimal patient flow through the breast clinics, in order to provide the best patient experience.
Contribute to a high standard of patient care by effectively communicating with the breast team to ensure a safe and efficient patient pathway
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent
- Good literacy and numeracy skills
Desirable
- IT qualification
- Care certificate
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in a healthcare environment
- Demonstrate experience working with IT
Desirable
- Experience working in a customer care environment
skills/knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate good IT skills
- Demonstrate well developed written, verbal and listening skills
- Demonstrate ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team
- Demonstrate willingness to work flexibly
Desirable
- Experience of assisting in interventional procedures
- Experience of wound dressing
Disposition
Essential
- Flexible
- Ability to work under pressure
- Willingness to develop
- Honest and dependable character
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent
- Good literacy and numeracy skills
Desirable
- IT qualification
- Care certificate
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in a healthcare environment
- Demonstrate experience working with IT
Desirable
- Experience working in a customer care environment
skills/knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate good IT skills
- Demonstrate well developed written, verbal and listening skills
- Demonstrate ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team
- Demonstrate willingness to work flexibly
Desirable
- Experience of assisting in interventional procedures
- Experience of wound dressing
Disposition
Essential
- Flexible
- Ability to work under pressure
- Willingness to develop
- Honest and dependable character
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).
Employer details
Employer name
North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University Hospital of North Tees
Hardwick Road
Stockton-on-Tees
TS19 8PE
Employer's website
https://www.nth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
