Radiographer Aide

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Manchester is seeking a radiographic aide to support radiographers in the care of patients. The role involves administering oral contrast, cannulating patients, and assisting with interventional procedures. Ideal candidates should possess good communication skills and a flexible attitude, with no prior experience necessary as training will be provided. Work may include extended hours and weekends. Join a renowned center focusing on high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• No previous experience required for some elements; training will be provided.
• Must be able to work extended hours and weekends when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to radiographers in patient care.
• Administer oral contrast and cannulate patients.
• Chaperone patients and set up sterile trolleys.

Skills

Good communication skills

Enthusiasm

Flexibility

Teamwork

Job description

This is a very busy and ever changing role. The majority of the role will be to provide support for the radiographers in the care of patients and their relatives while in the Radiology department. This involves undertaking questionnaires, administering oral contrast and cannulating patients prior to their examination. You will also be expected to chaperone patients and set up sterile trolleys for interventional procedures. No previous experience in some elements of this role are required as training will be provided.

You should have good communication skills, be enthusiastic and committed to helping deliver a high quality service. The successful candidate will be hard working, enjoy being part of a team whilst still able to use their own initiative. With this post there will be a requirement for you to be involved in extended working with occasional weekend working so the successful candidate should be flexible.

We are looking to recruit a radiographic aide to join our friendly team in the radiology department at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust. The Christie is a renowned centre of excellence and is the North West Regional Radiotherapy and Oncology Centre. We are proud of our 100-year history and excellent reputation and we strive to invest in and develop our staff so we can continue to provide the highest quality care and treatment.

The Radiology department sees over 50,000 patients each year. The services we provide comprise general radiology, CT scanning, MR scanning, ultrasound and interventional radiology. The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country.

We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years.

We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.