Radiology Department Assistant

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Nuneaton is seeking a Radiology Department Assistant to provide patient care and support in radiology procedures. The ideal candidate should have good communication skills, experience working with the public, and relevant qualifications. The role includes assisting with ultrasound examinations and clerical duties, contributing to a team-focused environment that prioritizes patient safety and comfort. This position offers various benefits including flexible working options.

Benefits

On-site nursery

27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays

Cycle to work scheme

Flexible working

Subsidised restaurant

Generous subsidised on-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience of working with the public.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in preparation for ultrasound examinations.
• Check patient identification and documentation.
• Support patient comfort and safety during procedures.

Skills

Good Communication Skills

Ability to assist patients

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Education

Good standard of general education including Math's and English (GCSE or equivalent)

NVQ level 2 in Customer Service

Job description

This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly.

All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas.

A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.

Main duties of the job

• The Radiology Department Assistant will be directly responsible for the safe completion of delegated duties and assisted patient care.
• Provide support and assistance to patients and staffas required.
• Assist the Sonographers and Radiologists with the examination and care of radiology patients.
• Assist with clerical procedures and image processing as required.
• Participate in training to further develop the role.

About us

Here at George Eliot our vision to 'excel at patient care' takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:

E>ffective Open Communication

e>xcellence and safety in everything we do

C>hallenge but support

E>xpect respect and dignity

L>ocal health that inspires confidence

Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.

Job responsibilities

Carry out patient care to maintain the safety of the patient, under the supervision of a trained registered practitioner:

• Anticipate the needs of the patient to ensure comfort, safety and dignity at all times
• Assist patients in preparation for, and whilst undergoing, routine and specialised ultrasound examinations
• To check patient identification and documentation in accordance with departmental protocols and clinical requests
• Establish and maintain a good communication channel to support patient confidence
• Assist radiologists and Sonographers in performing examinations, attending to the patients welfare at all times
• Process images as required
• Move ultrasound equipment to wards / departments to allow examinations to be completed in a timely manner
• Escort patients to other departments as appropriate
• Be friendly and helpful towards staff, patients, their relatives and friends in all clinical areas and on the telephone
• Receive patients, relatives and colleagues into the department and direct to the appropriate area
• Ensure patients property is kept in line with Trust Policy
• Ensure the patients environment and all equipment is kept clean and stored safely
• To use computerised systems to assist the radiographer and to optimise patient throughout

For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.

Person Specification

Experience and Knowledge

• Experience of working with the public

Qualifications and Professional Training

• Good standard of general education including Math's and English language (GCSE or equivalent)
• NVQ level 2 in Customer Service

Skills and Abilities

• To be able to assist patients to move using appropriate aids on a frequent basis
• To be able to transport patients using wheelchair/trolley or frequently throughout a normal shift and will require moderate effort.
• Frequently be able to deal with patients and relatives during distressing situations.
• To be able to apply normal care and attention throughout the shift
• To deal with competing demands for attention.

Personal Qualities

• Good Communication Skills
• Ability to form work as part of a team.
• Ability to remain calm under a range of circumstances.

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.