Radiographic Assistant

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; Derby; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

L'Université des Hôpitaux de Derby et Burton recherche un Assistant du Département d'Imagerie enthousiaste pour rejoindre son équipe de services de santé. Ce rôle essentiel implique d'assister dans les cliniques, de soutenir les consultants diagnostiques et chirurgicaux, et de contribuer à un service de soins exceptionnel. Les candidats doivent posséder de bonnes compétences en communication et être capables de travailler efficacement au sein d'une équipe multidisciplinaire.

Benefits

Opportunités de développement professionnel

Avantages pour le personnel, y compris l'assistance aux employés

Abonnements de gym à prix réduit

Cours de fitness sur place

Schémas de voiture

Qualifications

• Compétences en communication essentielles.
• Capacité à travailler en équipe multidisciplinaire.

Responsibilities

• Assister à la gestion des cliniques et à l'organisation du flux des patients.
• Fournir des services de chaperon pendant les examens cliniques.
• Aider les cliniciens lors de procédures comme les biopsies et les échographies.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Job description

The Derby/Burton Breast Unit is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Imaging Department Assistant to join the Breast Service hosted by UHDB (United Hospitals of Derby and Burton), working across all sites.

We are a progressive, forward-thinking department with a positive approach to meeting the current challenges of the NHS. You will join a team of Breast Service staff and Radiographers to provide symptomatic clinics and a screening service as part of the NBSS (National Breast Screening Service), covering South East Staffordshire and Southern Derbyshire.

Responsibilities include:

1. Assist with running clinics, ensuring patient flow is organized and efficient.
2. Provide chaperone duties during clinical examinations.
3. Assist clinicians during biopsies, ultrasound, drainages, and other procedures.
4. Ensure clinic paperwork is correctly completed and filed in the patient record.
5. Maintain proper stock levels in clinic rooms.
6. Support the community breast pain service at various locations.

The Radiographic Assistant role is fundamental to our ability to make a difference for our patients. They often serve as the first point of contact, either face-to-face or by phone, making good communication skills essential.

The successful candidate will work alongside our multi-professional team, assisting in clinics and supporting diagnostic and surgical consultants in ultrasound and outpatient rooms. They will also support our award-winning Breast Pain service in the community.

Closing date of applications: 22 May 2025
Interview date: 5 June 2025

As a trusted organization at the heart of our communities, we are committed to supporting the public, patients, staff, and partners in achieving health and wellbeing through "Exceptional Care Together." Our core values of Compassion, Openness, and Excellence guide our work and behaviors.

What we offer:

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership.
• Ongoing support from recruitment through to integration and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance, discounted gym memberships, onsite fitness classes, and car schemes.

Key Facts:

• Average of 4,810 outpatient appointments daily.
• Fourth busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatient department in England.
• Approximately 1,115 patients seen in A&E daily across our network.
• Average of 195 emergency admissions daily.
• Almost 33,700 planned surgical operations annually across 57 theatres.
• One of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 theatres.
• Over 140 elective procedures performed daily.
• Research-active University Hospital with diverse clinical trials and research opportunities.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Dawn Challinor
• Title: Breast Care Nurse
• Email: [e-mail]
• Phone: [phone] (Ext 2158 at Queens Hospital Burton)

• Claire Myers: [e-mail] or 01332 789476 (Royal Derby Hospital)