Radiology Department Assistant

NHS; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Eastbourne is seeking a Radiology Department Assistant to support clinical staff and provide care for patients undergoing varied radiology examinations. Responsibilities include assisting with pre and post-procedure care, managing patient documentation, and ensuring a compassionate approach to patient interactions. With full-time hours and various shift patterns available, this role is ideal for those with a background in health and social care. Benefits include NHS pension scheme enrollment and psychological support access.

Benefits

Staff development

NHS pension scheme

Onsite parking from £50 a year

Access to onsite nurseries

Qualifications

• Possession of NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification.
• 6 months experience in a similar role in a Health or Social Care Environment.
• Experience of working in NHS and/or Radiology.

Responsibilities

• Assist clinical staff with administrative duties.
• Support patients undergoing radiology examinations.
• Update patient documentation accurately using information systems.

Skills

Good communication skills

IT skills including Microsoft Office

Ability to deal with difficult situations

Ability to demonstrate care and compassion

Education

NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care

Good level of general education including Maths and English

Evidence of additional training relevant to role

Tools

OASIS PAS

CRIS

PACS

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Radiology Department Assistant to assist radiographic, nursing and medical staff with clinical and administrative duties working a combination of 9-5, 8-4, 12-8 and 8-8 duties Monday to Sunday.

Applicants must have a minimum of 6 Months experience (current) in a similar role in a Health or Social Care Environment. Possession of NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care OR an acceptable, alternative Level 2 Qualification will be an advantage.Good communication skills with a sympathetic approach to patients and carers are also essential.

**Previous applicant need not apply again**

Main duties of the job

Working 9-5, 8-4, 12-8 and 8-8 (45 minute break - 11.25 hour duty, 30 min break on 7.5 hours) on a rota basis covering Monday to Sunday.

Full time hours are available.

You will be providing support for patients undergoing varied Radiology examinations to allay anxiety, observing and monitoring patients awaiting scans reporting any changes in patient's condition, assisting with pre and post‑procedure care required by all patients. assisting with cleaning tasks, errands and general duties appropriate to all clinical areas, assisting with patient's personal clinical care, assisting with the safe positioning and transferring of patients to the procedural table/couches.

You will also be supporting Radiographers by entering and updating patient documentation and records, utilising the computerised information systems when required and assisting in clerical duties such as answering the phone and accurately relaying messages as appropriate.

RDA's support the flow within Radiology so allowing Radiographers to maintain efficient and timely lists

About us

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto‑enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

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Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Good level of general education including Maths and English
• NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
• National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
• Evidence of additional training relevant to role

Experience

• 6 Months experience (current) in a similar role in a Health or Social Care Environment
• Previous experience as working as part of a team
• Experience of working in NHS and / or Radiology
• Experience of Trust Systems (OASIS PAS & ESearcher)
• Experience of Radiology Systems (CRIS & PACS)

Skills/ Knowledge / Abilities

• Ability to work under instruction from a Registered Practitioner with direct supervision and support
• Good keyboard and IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Outlook
• Ability to demonstrate care, compassion and commitment to/for patients and carers
• Able to communicate with patients, colleagues and other departments in an efficient, coherent and professional manner
• Ability to deal with difficult situations with tact and diplomacy
• Able to move patients safely within hospital environment including use of moving aids, trolleys etc
• Knowledge of personal care and monitoring of patients

Other

• Ability to work 8pm to 8am shifts with a 45 minute break Monday to Sunday
• DBS Enhanced Disclosure
• Evidence that personal behaviour reflects Trust Values

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.