Radiology Department Assistant - CT/MRI

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Colney; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Excellent pension scheme and annual-le

On-site Nursery

On-site cafes staff discounts

Salary Sacrifice schemes

Job summary

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 3 Radiology Department Assistant to support the CT and MRI service across the hospital sites, including the CDC. The role requires flexible working to cover a 7-day service with 12.5 hour shifts and a patient-focused approach in a busy imaging department.

You will prepare and position patients for CT/MRI exams, assist radiographers, and help ensure safe, compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication with patients and colleagues.
• Flexibility to work across 7-day service and 12.5 hour shifts.
• Willingness to learn MRI safety and interventional procedures as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with MRI patient preparation and positioning.
• Support MRI safety and adherence to MRI Local Rules.
• Chaperone patients to and from the MR environment and assist during scans.
• Assist with interventional procedures and biopsies as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Job description

A Vacancy at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Opportunities have arisen within the CT and MRI Radiology Department at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) for Band 3 Radiology Department Assistants. This role will support the CT and MRI service within the current hospital site at the Norfolk & Norwich Hospital, Cromer District Hospital and the Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC). The Radiology department is within the Diagnostic and Clinical Support Services division and provides diagnostic imaging and therapeutic treatments across a range of specialties across the Trust. The CT and MRI department provides a 7 day service which are busy, dynamic places to work, serving many specialties within the hospital and within the wider community. Hours of work: Participation in the 7-day service. Full time/ Part time, Bank holidays and Night shifts. 12.5 hour shifts primarily. NNUH has a Flexible Working policy to support staff wellbeing and a family friendly work-life balance, so part time hours will be considered. Full and part time posts available The successful candidate will be flexible and have excellent communication skills, speaking with patients, colleagues and team members, and the wider multi-professional team within the Hospital Trust. This role involves assisting with all aspects of CT and MRI Imaging including preparing patients for examinations, helping to position patients for examinations, supporting all staff participating in the delivery of a safe compassionate healthcare service. Within CT, the post holder will assist with interventional procedures biopsies and drainages as required and will be trained to perform intravenous cannulation on patients prior to their radiological examination. The role will also involve gaining knowledge of MRI safety in order to support the Radiographer team proficiently. The role is primarily 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. You will contribute to the provision of a high standard of care for patients and carry out some duties unaided, in accordance with Trust/Directorate policies, at the discretion of qualified staff.,

• Work within the multidisciplinary team to assist in the care and preparation of patients undergoing MRI examinations.
• Undertake the Trust MRI Induction and Training programme and maintain an agreed level of competence.
• Demonstrate competency, and complete assessments to become an MRI Authorised Personnel.
• To utilise own initiative as appropriate, and as part of the wider clinical team.

MRI Specific responsibilities:

• Complete MRI Safety lecture annually.
• Comply with MRI working practices, read and adhere to the MRI 1.5T & 3T Local Rules.
• Ability to respond appropriately in clinical emergencies with recognition of role and responsibility in emergency situations, ensuring compliance with MRI cardiac arrest and fire procedures.
• In conjunction with Radiographers, complete daily cleaning checks and fridge checks for all MR areas.

Patient care responsibilities

• Preparation and changing of patients in accordance to their examination.
• Chaperone patients to and from the MR environment, control areas and escort to other departments when necessary.
• To assist patients within the scan room prior to, during and after their scans.

Please view the attached job description for full details of the role and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification.

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