Breast Imaging Radiography Assistant — Patient Care

NHS Jobs; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Radiographic Department Assistant (RDA) for the Breast Imaging unit. The role involves assisting radiographers and radiologists, providing patient support, and helping with ultrasound procedures within a busy breast imaging department.

Responsibilities include handling imaging records, verifying uploads to PACS, supporting ultrasound and stereotactic procedures, and maintaining a safe, confidential environment across sites as

Qualifications

• To assist radiographers and radiologists in Breast Imaging.
• Strong communication skills with patients and staff.
• Ability to follow ultrasound procedures and aseptic techniques.

Responsibilities

• To assist radiographers/radiologists within the Breast Unit.
• To provide help and emotional support for patients during their time in the department, including anxious patients or those recently diagnosed with breast cancer.
• To assist radiologists/radiographers during ultrasound examinations and aseptic procedures under ultrasound control.
• To handle electronic and paper records/images returned from Mobile and Static Screening Units, uploading and verifying in PACS.
• Provide clinical technical services including dispatching specimens to pathology and disposing of sharps in a darkened room.
• To assist in stereotactic procedures and maintain safety and confidentiality.

Job description

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Radiographic Department Assistant (RDA) for the Breast Imaging unit. The role involves assisting radiographers and radiologists, providing patient support, and helping with ultrasound procedures within a busy breast imaging department.

Responsibilities include handling imaging records, verifying uploads to PACS, supporting ultrasound and stereotactic procedures, and maintaining a safe, confidential environment across sites as