radiographic assistant

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Wealden; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is seeking a radiographic assistant to support community radiology services in East Sussex, combining clinical care and administrative responsibilities. The role emphasizes patient contact, data input, chaperoning ultrasound, and ensuring timely imaging pathways within NHS standards.

The post requires NHS experience, strong communication, and organisational skills, with duties spanning x-ray and ultrasound support and effective use of Radiology

Qualifications

• GCSE with Maths and English; Admin NVQ2 or equivalent
• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)
• Admin/clerical experience in health and social care setting
• Experience working in a team
• Use of patient record systems
• Experience in hospital patient care duties
• Experience using specialised databases
• Hospital environment experience under supervision
• Demonstrated digital literacy
• Ability to communicate professionally with patients and staff

Responsibilities

• Act as first contact with patients in community radiology; assist with x-ray and ultrasound care and provide a high-quality service.
• Provide administrative support and monitor patient pathways to meet waiting time standards.
• Greet patients for x-ray/ultrasound; confirm patient data and input data into CRIS.
• Chaperone during ultrasound examinations; assist radiographer and sonographer with patient management.
• Escalate capacity/demand issues to ensure imaging sessions are utilised.
• Maintain accurate imaging logs and coordinate with radiology team to optimise workflow.

Skills

Administrative skills

Teamwork

Digital literacy

Communication

Patient care duties

Working under supervision

Hospital experience

Patient data input

Capacity management

Patient interaction

Education

GCSE with Maths & English

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Tools

CRIS (Radiology Information System)

Specialised databases

Job description

The Community Radiology Service in East Sussex is seeking to appoint a highly motivated radiographic assistant to join the team at Lewes Victoria Hospital. The role will be a clinical and administrative one (40/60 split). The main tasks will include ensuring that referrals are administrated according to local processes and appointments for imaging are made within national waiting times. To ensure the post holder gets the most out of the job, communication and organisational skills are key and will be evidenced at interview. Previous experience working in an NHS setting will be essential. The clinical aspects of the role will include chaperoning for ultrasound scans and assisting in the x-ray room when required and according to patients needs. The radiology team is innovative, encourages feedback for continuous improvement and adheres to regulatory and best practice. "Please note: Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, this role is unlikely to be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered. Candidates requiring sponsorship should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role."

Responsibilities

• a) To act as first contact with patients attending the community radiology departments, help with the care of patients undergoing x-ray and ultrasound examination and assist with the provision with an efficient and high quality service.
• b) Provide a range of administrative support as well as monitoring patient pathways to ensure compliance to waiting time standard within the radiology services.
• a) To act as first point of contact for patients attending for x-ray and ultrasound examination, greeting them and confirming patient data.
• b) To input patient data and maintain accurate records using the Radiology information system (CRIS).
• c) To act as chaperone during ultrasound examinations as required and to assist radiographer and sonographer with patient management during examination.
• d) Ensure all imaging sessions are utilised at the Radiology site, escalating capacity and demand issues as soon as they arise.

Qualifications

• Evidence of good general education to GCSE level including Maths and English, Administration NVQ2 or equivalent skills
• NVQ level 2 in Health and Social care, Experience of working with the public face to face and by telephone
• Admin and clerical experience working in a health and social care environment
• Experience working within a team structure
• Use of patient record systems
• Experience of patient care duties in a hospital setting, Previous experience of using specialised databases
• Experience working in a hospital environment, Previous experience working under instruction from a registered practitioner or line manager without direct supervision or support
• Evidence of digital literacy
• Evidence of ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and other staff in an efficient and professional manner
• Evidence of ability to recognise and prevent situations that maybe detrimental to the health and well being of an individual We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays.

Our Trust vision

Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services.

Why work for us?

• Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeingo
• Varied environments: community hospitals, patients' homes, and bases across Sussexo
• Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retiremento
• Excellent training, development, and research opportunitieso
• Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brightono
• Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networkso
• Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trusto
• Beautiful Sussex location near the South Downs and coast
• Our values--Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence--guide everything we do.