radiographic aide

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

Job summary

A leading NHS foundation trust is looking for a Radiology Assistant in Manchester to support radiographers and assist in patient care. Responsibilities include preparing patients for examinations, maintaining equipment, and ensuring smooth departmental operations. Candidates should be enthusiastic, possess good communication skills, and be flexible with working hours, including weekends. Training will be provided for specific tasks, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to start in this field.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills essential for patient interaction.
• Must be enthusiastic and committed to high-quality service.
• Flexibility to work extended hours and weekends as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring the smooth running of the Radiology department.
• Escort patients between departments and assist during examinations.
• Maintain accurate input into hospital computer systems.

Skills

Communication skills

Enthusiasm

Flexibility

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring and maintaining the smooth running of the Radiology department.
• Escort patients and visitors between the radiology department and other areas of the hospital.
• Assisting patients before, during and after examinations as required by the Radiographers / Radiologists. This will include going through any patient safety questionnaires with the patient and giving the patient any preparation necessary for the examination under the guidance of the Radiographer.
• Assist radiographers to process patient data.
• Conveyance of patients by wheelchair and stretcher as required between the Radiology department and other areas of the Hospital.
• Conveyance of letters, notes, samples, appointment slips and any other goods between the Radiology department and other areas of the hospital.
• Assist radiographers with IV procedures and removal of the cannula at the end of the examination.
• Positioning of patients for their examination.
• Maintaining a high standard of personal work while acting as a member of a team.
• Ensuring necessary paperwork is completed for each patient following the procedure.
• Be familiar with and observe the local rules of the department, Safety at Work and COSHH regulations.
• Collection and maintenance of stock.
• Accurate input into any Trust computer system.
• Maintain a personal development portfolio.
• Administering of oral contrast as part of the preparation for CT scanning.
• Siting of a cannula in advance of the radiology examination.

Patient Care

• Receiving patients, preparing them for the examination and assisting patients to undress if required.
• Assisting/ chaperoning during examinations.
• Assist Radiographers as required with the moving and handling of the patient.
• Setting sterile trolleys for interventional procedures such as biopsies and drainages.
• Explaining the examination procedure to patients and providing emotional support for anxious patients.
• Maintain professional standards in treating each patient with courtesy, kindness, sympathy and confidentiality.

Equipment Related

• Switch on equipment prior to work commencing so that it is warmed up and ready to operate when the department opens.
• Carry out necessary quality assurance (QA) on the equipment at designated frequency as required by QA protocols.
• Ensure correct stock rotation; prepare stock lists prior to ordering.
• Report any faults noted in functioning or condition of any machinery or equipment to the Clinical Specialist in charge for repair to be arranged.
• Check and maintain oxygen cylinders and other auxiliary equipment in the absence of a regular porter.

Additional Duties

Any other duties, which after discussion, might be reasonably requested to maintain the smooth running of the department.

Qualifications & Personal Attributes

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.

Pre‑Employment Checks

To confirm your suitability for the role, we will carry out pre‑employment checks in line with NHS Employment Check Standards. These include identity verification.

Equal Opportunities

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust is committed to creating a balanced and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are particularly committed to ensuring equal opportunities for all and fair representation across the organisation at all levels. The Christie values diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for all and fair representation across the organisation at all levels.