The postholder will have specific responsibility for the management of women recalled to assessment following their breast screening appointment. This involves working closely with clinical admin booking teams, Clinical coordinator, Clinical assistants, Clinical Nurse specialists (CNS), Radiographers, Clinicians, and members of the Multidisciplinary Team.
The role involves ensuring patients are supported through all aspects of the recall to assessment process, escalating any issues and highlighting any delays which may affect the patient experience. The post holder will work within the multidisciplinary team (MDT) contributing to the effective development of high quality and timely service throughout the patient’s journey within the breast screening service. The duties include assisting the Breast Care Nursing team to facilitate the MDT meeting, carrying out pre and post meeting administration and data entry.
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
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Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values.
- Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register.
- Nursing Associate foundation degree qualification.
- GCSE Grade A-C in Maths and English or skills level 2 Maths & English or equivalent.
- Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate.
- Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information.
- Able to undertake the clinical skills outlined in the Job description.
- Ability to communicate effectively (Written, verbal and non-verbal communication) with patients/ relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to deal with non- routine and unpredictable nature of workload and individual patient contact.
- Ability to support, supervise,assess and act as a role model to trainee nursing associates, nursing assistants as required within the clinical setting.
- Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organization, and how the role may contribute to service development.
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate too the appropriate professional expert help and advice.
- Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans.
Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work flexible patterns. We are committed to equal opportunities.
Please note:
- Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification
- Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.
- Interview arrangements will be communicated via email so please check your email regularly following the closing date.
Please be advised that due to exceptionally high demand, all Royal Free accommodation is at full capacity and waiting lists are being held. Average waiting times are 12 months. Please do not rely on Trust accommodation when you commence your role and ensure you investigate alternative accommodation for your arrival.