Band 3 Radiographer Assistant

NHS; Reading; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Reading is seeking a Radiographer Assistant to join its dedicated team. The successful candidate will assist Consultant Radiologists and Radiographers in patient care, especially in breast screening. Responsibilities include providing emotional support to patients and preparing for breast biopsies. Previous NHS experience is desirable, and a Care certificate is required. The position offers opportunities for career progression and flexible shifts, aiming to support a positive work-life balance.

Benefits

Access to Learning & Development opportunities

Flexible shifts

Health resources and annual leave

Qualifications

• NHS experience is highly desirable.
• Accessibility to advanced technology for diagnostics.
• Ability to assist during interventional procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist Consultant Radiologists and Radiographers with patient care.
• Provide reassurance and emotional support to patients.
• Prepare surgical trolley for breast biopsies.

Skills

Empathy

Patient care

Attention to detail

Education

Care certificate/qualification

Job description

Job Title: Band 3Radiographer Assistant- 86593

Location: London Road, Reading RG1 5AN

Ward:Breast Screening

Pay Rates: £13.60 per hour

Why might this job interest you?

Join the dedicated team at RoyalBerkshire Healthcare NHS Trust as a Radiographer Assistant, where you'll use advancedtechnology to help diagnose and monitor and understand the root cause ofillnesses, medical conditions and guiding crucial treatment decisions. Ifyoure passionate about precision and patient care, we want to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

Assist ConsultantRadiologists and Consultant Radiographers with all aspect of patientpreparation and care during breast clinics.

Provide assistance tothe clinician during interventional breast procedures, providing reassurance,empathy and emotional support to patients undergoing such procedures.

Assist in the provisionof high quality patient care for all patients attending the department. Worksdirectly with the Clinical Nurse Specialist, providing assistance and supportas required.

Assist the Consultant Radiologists /Radiographer(s) in the care of patients attending the Symptomatic UltrasoundClinic, providing the patient with physical and physiological support duringthe procedure.

Prepare the surgical trolley for breastbiopsies. Ensure adequate provision of needle packs, consumables etc.

About us

Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.

Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges

Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave

Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for a more detailed breakdown of the duties and responsibilities of this role.

Person Specification

Experience

• NHS experience is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Obtained Care certificate/qualification.

Availability

• Candidates need to commit to working Monday, Tuesday & Thursday each week.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.