NSS202311 Health Care Assistant, BreastCheck Merrion

Description

The National Screening Service (NSS) delivers four national population-based screening programmes – for cervical, breast and bowel screening and for detecting sight-threatening retinopathy in people with diabetes.

Our programmes focus on looking for early signs of disease in healthy people, so that we can:

1. detect health issues early
2. help prevent disease
3. ensure that anyone who does develop the disease being screened for has the best chance of early, more effective treatment
4. reduce people’s risk of developing a disease or its complications
5. support people in making informed decisions about their health

Choose Screening: Together we can make a difference the National Screening Service 5-year Strategic Plan outlining our strategic priorities and goals for the years 2023-2027.

Our mission: We deliver population screening programmes that help prevent, reduce the risk of, and assist the recognition of, disease in Ireland.

Our vision: To work together to save lives and improve people’s health through population screening. The role of the National Screening Service also includes policy, development and advice.

The Opportunity

To assist with the delivery of patient care under the supervision and direction of Nursing or designated officer or other Professional Staff.

The Health Care Assistant post at BreastCheck is broad-based and includes assisting in Assessment Clinics and providing support to the Clinical Team to clients who have or fear they may have breast cancer.

There is currently one specified purpose and whole-time vacancy available in BreastCheck Merrion Screening Unit, Merrion Road, Dublin 4.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

1. To support the Clinical team in the provision of a continuing supportive service to clients and their families.
2. To ensure good customer service to the women and team.
3. Bring to the attention of the Unit Manager or other nominated supervisor any areas of concern or requiring attention within the unit.
4. To contribute to a welcoming atmosphere and an environment of dignity and respect for clients.
5. To do light housework and to ensure a high standard of hygiene in the units.
6. To provide beverages and snacks to clients when required.
7. To provide ongoing daily support to the multidisciplinary team.
8. To deliver specimens to laboratory/theatre.
9. To escort patients to hospital.
10. To deliver/collect internal post from host hospital.
11. Support the functioning of mobile units on site e.g. Prepare stock items for delivery to the mobile units for e.g. stationary and general consumable etc.
12. To assist in patient throughput and workflow in the Unit.
13. To assist in preparing patients and assisting where necessary during procedures i.e. provide appropriate information about the process/prepare dressing trolley area etc.
14. To assist in conference preparation.

Please refer to job description for detailed eligibility criteria.

Join our team and we'll provide you with the support you need to deliver and succeed. This is an unmissable opportunity to join a diverse and supportive workplace where staff feel valued. #ChooseScreening