Lead Radiology Department Assistant

NHS; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Ultrasound Radiology team at a leading healthcare provider in Nuneaton. This role involves patient care and supporting clinical procedures within a friendly environment. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience, and demonstrate a commitment to high standards of care.

Benefits

On-site nursery

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible working

In-house training

Generous subsidised on-site parking

Qualifications

• 12 months experience in acute care/hospital setting.
• Understanding of basic physiology.
• Interventional Radiology experience preferable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient care under supervision.
• Assist with clinical activities and booking procedures.
• Perform venepuncture/cannulation.

Skills

IT Skills

Clinical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Patient Care

Care Certificate

NVQ / Diploma Level 3 Clinical Healthcare

Job description

**This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly. **

All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas.

A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces Community - get in touch to find out more.

Come and join the fantastic Ultrasound Radiology team here at GEH. The prospective candidate will work within a multi-disciplinary team consisting of Radiologists, Sonographers and RDA's

They will use their experience in health care to run lists alongside Consultants and Radiographers, as well as assisting with all manner of procedures including Biopsies, FNA's and intimate procedures.

It is anticipated that this role will continue to develop through the acquisition of further skill, knowledge and competence to be determined within the service.

The Ultrasound RDA will be directly responsible for the safe completion of delegated duties and assisted patient care.

Main duties of the job

• Assist in the care of patients each shift under the supervision of a Sonographer/Consultant.
• Assist in the delivery of clinical care and associated activities, in line with appropriate standards and guidelines.
• To assist in the booking of ultrasound examinations supporting the booking team.
• Venepuncture / Cannulation procedures.

About us

Here at George Eliot our vision to'excel at patient care' takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:

Effective Open Communication

excellence and safety in everything we do

Challenge but support

Expect respect and dignity

Local health that inspires confidence

Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, in house training and development, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.

Job responsibilities

For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Experience and Knowledge

• 12 months experience in acute care/hospital setting
• NVQ Level 2 in Patient Care
• Understanding of basic physiology, e.g. normal vital signs, fluid balance nutritional requirements etc
• Interventional Radiology experience

Qualification(s) and Professional Training

• Care Certificate
• NVQ / Diploma Level 3 Clinical Healthcare / Health & Social Care
• Evidence of CPD

Skills and Abilities

• IT Skills - can use computer, email, word
• Able to perform a range of clinical skills / competencies
• Knowledge and understanding of Trusts EXCEL values and Compact Agreement
• Good written and verbal communication skills

Personal Qualities

• Work in line with the Trusts ExCEL values and compact agreement
• An insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs
• Able to work on own initiative
• Committed to delivering high standards of patient care
• Reliable
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated

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.