Radiology Department Assistant for X-ray

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust is seeking an enthusiastic radiography assistant to support radiographers and deliver high quality patient care in the radiology department. You will assist with routine and specialised imaging procedures, prepare patients, check documentation and maintain clear communication with staff and patients.

Based mainly in the Radiology department, you may work in the CDC and OPD x-ray rooms as required.

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 radiographic 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 Radiographers in performing examinations, attending to the patients welfare at all times.
• 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
• Mainly based in main Radiology department but work in the CDC and OPD x-ray rooms as required. 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

Job description

• 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 radiographic 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 Radiographers in performing examinations, attending to the patients welfare at all times.
• 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
• Mainly based in main Radiology department but work in the CDC and OPD x-ray rooms as required.
  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