Radiology Department Assistant in Nuneaton

PLEASE NOTE: This role is not eligible for sponsorship.

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 staff as 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.

Job responsibilities:

• 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.
• 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.
• Use computerised systems to assist the radiographer and to optimise patient throughput.

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.
• Generous subsidised on-site parking.

Person Specification:

• Experience of working with the public.

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

• To be able to assist patients to move using appropriate aids on a frequent basis.
• To be able to transport patients using wheelchair/trolley 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.

• 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.