We are looking for a highly motivated, compassionate and caring individual to join our multidisciplinary team at King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust based in the Breast Radiology Department.
As a Senior HCA, you will be a hugely valuable in supporting our nursing team providing care to our patients.
The department provides a service for women attending the South East London NHS Breast Screening Programme and a breast symptomatic diagnostic imaging service for patients referred from the Breast Care Unit and external hospitals. The unit performs ultrasound, mammograms (breast X-ray), breast biopsies under ultrasound and x-ray guidance and pre-operative procedures for patients undergoing cancer treatment.
Note: Advert will be closed early if we receive significant number of applications.
The clinical role is working closely with the Breast Radiologists and nursing team assisting with breast biopsy procedures.
Setting up biopsy equipment (following appropriate training and assessment of competence).
Assisting with procedures.
Basic wound care.
Supporting potentially anxious/worried patients throughout the biopsy and advising on post biopsy after care.
Manage and maintain stock levels and general administrative duties.
King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1.8 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

• To prepare the clinical areas, ensuring equipment is functioning and clean for effective infection control practices.
• To liaise with reception staff and the Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS) with regards to patient welfare in relation to waiting times and any specific patient concerns.
• During examinations, ensure all measures are taken to maintain patient comfort, privacy and dignity.
• To set up a dressing trolley for the procedure using aseptic non-touch technique (ANTT) skills.
• To assist the radiologist with advanced radiological procedures including, X-ray guided Vacuum assisted stereotactic biopsy, needle localisation biopsy and vacuum excision.
• To assist the radiologist with pre-operative marker insertions and breast localisation procedures.
• To ensure safe handling of the biopsy specimen is adhered to at all times.
• To be responsible for the monthly maintenance of the filter cleaning of the ultrasound machines.
• To assist in maintaining a clean and safe clinical environment.
• To initiate contact with medirest when additional specimen collections are necessary.

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