Radiographic Department Assistant

East Cheshire NHS Trust; Macclesfield; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Macclesfield seeks a motivated individual to assist Radiology staff in delivering diagnostic services to the local community. The role includes supporting patient flow during evenings, nights, and weekends. Applicants should be effective communicators and must complete an Enhanced DBS check. Opportunities for full-time and part-time hours are available.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate effective communication skills in assisting patients and the multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to maintain patient privacy and dignity at all times.
• Proficiency in using departmental computerised patient information systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist Radiographers in delivering direct patient care.
• Support patient flow and transfer in Radiology and Emergency departments.
• Ensure that all patient areas are appropriately stocked with basic supplies.

Job description

• Work closely with the Radiographers to contribute towards the effective processes relating to patient flow
• Provide support to the Radiographers in the delivery of direct patient care
• Demonstrate effective communication skills in assisting patients/relatives and members of the multi-disciplinary team with information regarding the department
• Demonstrate effective IT skills in accessing and inputting data relevant to patient flow in Radiology
• Assist in the transfer of patients within the Radiology and Emergency departments and to and from wards as required under the direction of the Radiographer in charge of the shift.
• Promote patient privacy and dignity at all times
• Maintain a tidy and orderly work environment
• Ensure that all patient areas are appropriately stocked with basic supplies
• Provide a professional standard of communication to all medical, nursing, technical and ancillary staff
• Use the departmental computerised patient information system efficiently and to comply with the Data Protection Act
• Accurate input of patient data into any Trust computer system

Here in Radiology we are looking for a self motivated individual to assist our Radiology staff in delivering diagnostic services to the local community. We are looking for support during our evening, night and weekend shifts. Day shifts including working at our peripheral sites are also included.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.

We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.

We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.

Full time and Part time working will be considered either as days, nights or out-of-hours preferences.