Radiology Department Assistant

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Norwich; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Excellent pension scheme

On-site nursery

Job summary

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 2 Radiology Department Assistant for the Radiology Department across NNUH, CDC and Cromer District Hospital. The role rotates on a roster basis, with 7.5 and 12.5 hour shifts covering mornings, evenings and night periods over seven days, including Bank Holidays.

Full-time but part-time considered. Responsibilities include assisting with imaging, preparing patients, and supporting interventional procedures, with

Qualifications

• Patient-facing role requiring empathy and good communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examinations.
• Position patients for examinations.
• Assist with interventional procedures.
• Apply knowledge of basic anatomy and medical terminology.

Skills

Communication

Job description

An opportunity has arisen in the Radiology Department at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) and Cromer District Hospital for a Band 2 Radiology Department Assistant. The Radiology department sits within the Care Group E and provides diagnostic imaging and therapeutic treatments across a range of specialties within the Trust. This role will rotate on a roster basis throughout the department and the rotation will include shifts at NNUH, CDC and Cromer District Hospital as required. There are various 7.5 hours and 12.5 hours shifts which cover the 24-hour period including night shifts, over seven days of the week, inclusive of Bank Holidays. There is a requirement to work across all 3 hospital sites which include the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH), Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) and Cromer District Hospital (CDH). This is a full-time role. However, we will consider working part-time. This role involves assisting with all aspects of Imaging including preparing patients for examinations, helping to position patients for examinations, assisting with interventional procedures, in addition to having knowledge of basic anatomy and medical terminology. The role is patient focused so good communication is essential to assist patients and to demonstrate care and empathy to those who are unwell or distressed, helping them through the Imaging process. The post holder will contribute to the provision of a high standard of care for patients and carry out some duties unaided, in accordance with Trust/Directorate policy, at the discretion of qualified staff. To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH's 'PRIDE' values of People focused, Respect, Dedication, Integrity and Excellence.

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff! The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world. We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

• Flexible working hours
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics