Radiography Department Assistant (Band 2 progressing to Band 3)

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Bournemouth is seeking a dedicated individual to join the Radiology team at Royal Bournemouth Hospital. The role involves performing nursing duties, assisting in procedures, and data input, with full training provided. Candidates with a background in nursing or caring professions will find this beneficial. Position includes weekend shifts and occasional work at other locations.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of nursing or experience in a caring profession is an advantage but not essential.
• Full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic nursing duties and patient care including applying dressings, dealing with bodily fluids.
• Assist Consultants with procedures such as biopsies and aspirations.
• Input data into Radiology Information systems.
• Prepare procedure rooms and assist patients through examinations.

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Radiology team at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital. The successful candidate will work 22.5 hours, over 3 days and in addition take part in a shift rotation covering weekends. There will also be an occasional requirement to work in the Radiology Department at Christchurch Hospital and at our Community Diagnostic Centre at the Health Science University in Boscombe.

This is a Band 2 Band 3 progression grade which entails developing the job competencies needed to carry out the full range of duties of the role through work experience and on the job/tailored training activities. Progression to Band 3 will follow the successful completion of all training and sign off of the specific job responsibilities. This is likely to take around twelve months and progression to Band 3 will be effective from formal sign off.

Hours to be discussed prior or at the interview. Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital. Interview Date: to be confirmed.

Duties

The Radiology Directorate undertakes a wide variety of examinations including X-rays, ultrasound scans and procedures under radiology guidance. Radiography Department Assistants (RDAs) work in all these areas undertaking various roles. The main duties are:

• Performing basic nursing duties and care of the patient including applying dressings, dealing with bodily fluids, taking observations etc.
• Assisting Consultants and advanced practitioners with procedures under radiology guidance such as biopsies, drainages and aspirations.
• Inputting data into the department computer systems such as the Radiology Information system (RIS) and the image archive system (PACS).
• Assisting patients to prepare for examinations by helping them undress and explaining the procedure to them whilst maintaining privacy and dignity.
• Preparing procedure rooms for the forthcoming patients by laying up sterile trolleys, mixing barium compounds etc.
• Assisting the patients through examinations, helping them to manoeuvre on the examination table, providing re-assurance and giving an explanation of what is happening.
• Liaison with other wards, departments and staff members to arrange patient appointments/care.

You will be working with Consultant Radiologists, Sonographers and Radiographers. A basic knowledge of nursing, or experience in a caring profession would be an advantage but is not essential as full training will be provided.

Organisation and culture

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

Relocation and travel

This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.

Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions.

Additional information

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. Informal visits are encouraged to find out more about the role.

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