Radiographic Assistant

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Radiographic Assistant to join its dynamic Radiology Department at Royal Victoria Infirmary or Freeman Hospital. You will support radiographers, patients and the imaging workflow to ensure safe, compassionate care during examinations.

Responsibilities include assisting with patient preparation and positioning, escorting patients, maintaining clean clinical areas, and handling clerical tasks and information systems.

Qualifications

• Assisting radiographers with imaging activities, including patient preparation, positioning and support during examinations.
• Providing reassurance and support to patients and carers, including those who may be anxious or have additional communication needs.
• Preparing clinical areas and equipment for examinations, maintaining a clean, organised and safe environment.
• Supporting infection prevention and radiation protection practices and adhering to Trust policies.
• Using Radiology information systems to access patient information and support departmental administration activities.
• Assisting with reception and clerical duties when required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient preparation and positioning during examinations.
• Escort patients to and from wards and departments, ensuring comfort and safety.
• Maintain clean and safe imaging areas and stock levels.
• Support clerical tasks and imaging administration as needed.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

RIS usage

Tools

RIS (Radiology Information System)

Job description

We are looking for enthusiastic, flexible and resourceful individuals to join our multidisciplinary team of staff in one of our large X-ray departments within the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust., The role involves a wide range of duties, including patient care, assisting staff performing radiological procedures, portering and clerical work, which are all required to provide an efficient imaging service., As a Radiographic Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting the delivery of a high-quality imaging service across the Radiology Department. Working closely with radiographers and other healthcare professionals, you will help ensure patients receive safe, compassionate and efficient care throughout their visit.,

• Assisting radiographers with a wide range of imaging activities, including patient preparation, positioning and support during examinations.
• Escorting patients to and from wards, departments and waiting areas, ensuring their comfort, dignity and safety at all times.
• Providing reassurance and support to patients, relatives and carers, including those who may be anxious, distressed or have additional communication needs.
• Preparing clinical areas and equipment for examinations, maintaining a clean, organised and safe environment.
• Supporting infection prevention and control practices and adhering to all Trust policies, procedures and radiation protection requirements.
• Using Radiology information systems to access patient information, maintain accurate records and support departmental administration activities.
• Assisting with reception and clerical duties when required, including greeting patients, booking examinations, printing worklists and responding to enquiries.
• Monitoring and replenishing departmental stock and reporting equipment faults or maintenance issues.
• Working flexibly across a range of imaging areas and sites as required, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
• Contributing positively as a member of the wider Radiology team and supporting service improvements.

This role involves regular movement of patients, equipment and stock, and requires the ability to work in a busy environment whilst maintaining excellent standards of patient care and communication

The post will be based at the Royal Victoria Infirmary or Freeman Hospital and will include rotation to our satellite sites depending on service needs. You will be expected to work a variety of working patterns including weekday, evening and weekend shifts. You must have a flexible approach to duties and have the ability to work alone as well as part of a team. Experience in a hospital/caring environment is desirable., The successful candidate will require good communication and organisational skills, and be expected to work to agreed protocols and standards.

Full time or part time across seven days a week incorporating 11hr and 7.5hr shifts. Please indicate your preference., As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

• Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
• Freeman Hospital
• Newcastle Dental Hospital
• Cramlington Manor Walks
• Urgent treatment centres
• Newcastle Fertility Centre
• Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
• Northern Genetics Service

These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS. We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.