Radiology Department Assistant

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Slough is seeking a dedicated individual to join their Radiology team. This position involves assisting Radiologists and Radiographers with various Radiological procedures in a newly established diagnostic centre. Responsibilities include maintaining patient dignity and providing assistance during imaging exams. The ideal candidate should have an NVQ in Care or equivalent experience, with prior exposure to Radiology being advantageous. The role supports a healthy work-life balance and encourages flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Ability to care for patients and address their needs in a clinical environment.
• Experience in a similar role or dealing with the public in a caring capacity.
• Competence in working effectively in a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all aspects of patient care within the Radiology department.
• Ensure patient privacy and dignity are maintained.
• Support patients with preparation for Radiological examinations.
• Act as a chaperone for patients when required.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Communication

Empathy

Ability to manage strict deadlines

Education

NVQ in Care or equivalent relevant caring experience

Tools

Knowledge of X-Rays and Radiological procedures

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a multi-disciplinary team and develop new skills in the world of Radiology. The successful candidate will involve working on a rota, with extended days and weekends.

You will support the work of the Radiology Department to assist Radiologists and Radiographers in performing a range of Radiological procedures, including Ultrasound and CT.

We have a new state of the art Emergency Department which opened in April 2019 with dedicated DR X Ray rooms, Ultrasound and a CT scanner. The successful applicant will be expected to rotate into this area from the main X-Ray department, US and CT.

This is a rotational post between the newly opening Slough Community Diagnostic Centre at Upton, Wexham Park Hospital (Slough), Heatherwood Elective Centre (Ascot), St Mark's Hospital (Maidenhead) and King Edward's VII Hospital (Windsor).

Previous applicants need not apply

Main duties of the job

• To assist in all aspects of patient care with in the Radiology department.
• To assist with housekeeping duties i.e. cleaning specialist equipment.
• To make up slides of biopsy samples for microscopic examination by Histology / Pathology.
• To work cross-site between Wexham Park hospital in Slough, Heatherwood Hospital Ascot , King Edwards VII in Windsor and St Marks in Maidenhead as and when required.

About us

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Job Specification for full details, some of the key tasks will include:

• To maintain privacy and dignity of all patients in the department.
• To ensure patient care needs are recognised and addressed while in Radiology department e.g.: reassurance, toilet requirements
• To assists patients with undressing and preparation for Radiological examinations.
• To act as a chaperone for patients as required.
• To assist patients and staff with the specific tests and examinations carried out in the Radiology department.

Person Specification

Skills, Experience & Competencies

• To be able to care for patients.
• Ability to work in a Team.
• Be able to work to strict deadlines in a busy clinical environment
• Able to communicate with a wide range of people
• To be sympathetic and caring to patient needs
• To be able to talk to patients and listen empathetically whilst working in a busy clinical environment.
• Previous experience in a similar post or dealing with the public in a caring environment.

Qualifications

• NVQ in Care or equivalent relevant caring experience
• Previous experience of X-Rays and Radiological procedures.

Experience

• NHS

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.

£25,768 a yearper annum, pro rata, incl. HCAS