Research and analysis

Breast screening: assistant practitioner pilot report

This report provides information on the pilot to allow experienced assistant practitioners (APs) to work on mobile vans or remote static sites.

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PHE undertook this pilot to assess the option of using assistant practitioners to work at remote breast screening sites with remote radiographic supervision. This was to provide more service flexibility and address workforce capacity issues. The report outlines the planning, implementation and results of the pilot.

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Published 21 September 2020

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