MRI Radiology Assistant | University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire; Coventry; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Coventry is seeking a dedicated individual to assist in providing high-quality patient support in radiology services. You will support patients during examinations and maintain high hygiene standards across UHCW. Ideal candidates will have relevant healthcare qualifications and excellent communication skills. Join our diverse team committed to exceptional patient care and personal development opportunities.

Benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

High-quality patient care environment

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting patient care in a radiology setting.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff.
• Familiarity with radiation safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients during radiographic examinations.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment in accordance with hygiene protocols.
• Facilitate communication between the department and service users.

Skills

Patient care

Communication skills

Radiation safety knowledge

Education

Relevant healthcare qualifications

Job description

This post is to support UHCW and the mobile van service across Warwickshire. The post holder will be expected to travel to various site locations across Warwickshire to perform duties. To provide support and assistance to patients and staff as required on all UHCW sites (to include Rugby St Cross and City centre as required). To assist radiologists, radiographers and nurses with the examination and care of radiology patients, assisting with clerical procedures and image processing as required. The successful candidate will need to provide support and assistance to patients and staff as required. To assist radiologists, radiographers and nurses with the examination and care of radiology patients, assisting with clerical procedures and image processing as required., Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

• To assist patients in preparation for, and whilst undergoing, routine and specialised radiographic examinations. Establish and maintain a good communication channel with patients to support patient confidence.
• To observe and care for patients whilst waiting for examinations and communicate any concerns to trained staff as appropriate.
• To check patient identification and documentation in accordance with departmental protocols and clinical requests.
• Assist Radiologists, Radiographers and Nurses in performing these examinations, attending to patients' welfare at all times.
• Support service delivery to co-ordinate workflow and support facilities within specialised areas.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment ensuring adherence to Trust standards of cleanliness, hygiene and infection control at all times. Clean and perform routine operational maintenance on equipment as required, participating in the departmental Quality Assurance programme. To be familiar with, understand and apply the principles of Radiation Safety, both nationally and locally regulated or protocol led.
• To participate in the 'Out of Hours' rosters, in line with the departmental agreement to support full 7 day service delivery as part of contracted hours.
• To facilitate communication between the department and all service users, patients, relatives, staff and external users, including any adherence to Trust policies, including participation in annual appraisal/review systems.
• Communicate with patients and professional colleagues in situations that may be traumatic due to pressures of work or where the patient's condition may be a barrier to comprehension and compliance, e.g. Claustrophobia, learning difficulties or injury traumatised.
• To assist in the implementation of all manual and electronic information systems ensuring consistently accurate data collection and recording, in support of standard data collection, performance activity, audit and Capacity and demand analysis.
• To assist with the practical experience of newly inducted staff.
• Ensure "in house" stock movement, especially specialist room stocks, and linen handling according to infection control standards.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare. We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence®designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk) By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team. The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.