Assistant Practitioner


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£28,392 to £31,157 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Gateshead, NE9 6SX
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	4 Sept 2026
Closing date:	18 Sept 2026

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Summary

Will take responsibility for managing own usage of supplies and equipment. Monitor stock levels and report to the appropriate person when reordering is required. Assist and support professionals from the multi-disciplinary team with agreed clinical,administrative activities. Have the ability to concentrate and manage multiple tasks within a busy environment. I.e. managing interruptions and queries. Adhere to good practice and Trust policy when assessing and implementing manual handling techniques. Use initiative to maintain work flow and ensure minimum waiting times, liaising with senior staff if problems/ potential problems arise. X-ray breast specimens both from theatre and those generated in the unit, ensuring images are adequate for purpose. Will handle breast specimens in the appropriate manner observing trust infection control procedures and ensuring specimens are correctly identified and transported to pathology correctly. Will be able to work with PACs and digital images ensuring all images are correctly downloaded and presented correctly for reporting. Must audit own work according to NHSBSP standards for mammography. Will have the knowledge to provide clients/patients with accurate information on current womens health issues. Will actively promote Make every contact count agenda providing advice and signposting for clients/patients on health lifestyle choices. Accurately document client clinical information in line with NHSBSP standards. Take part in radiographic quality assurance duties both in the assessment centre and at remote screening sites. Must work in accordance with Gateshead Health NHS FT and Department policies and protocols.

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