Main area: Radiology
Grade Band: 2
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (permanent)
Job ref: 387-DT-5273-NG
Site: Bristol Royal Infirmary
Town: Bristol
Salary: £23,615 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 21/01/2025 23:59
Interview date: 28/01/2025
As an organisation, we recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.
Exciting opportunities exist for Radiographic Assistants to join the Radiology team at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW). The successful candidate will be required to assist the Radiographers with the smooth throughput of workload. Duties may include preparing the patients for their examination, chaperoning, data entry on the radiology information system, and when working in ultrasound, you will also be required to perform decontamination of equipment. Full training will be given.
The successful candidate must have a flexible approach to working hours; duties will be 24/7, including night shifts and some weekend working.
Good communication skills are essential, as well as an empathetic approach to both patients and their relatives. You will work with the multidisciplinary team to ensure that the patients of Bristol experience a high standard of service and a good patient journey. Previous experience of working in the NHS would be an advantage.
Main duties of the job
* To assist the Radiologists and Radiographers and administrative staff with all working practices to ensure an efficient standard of service is maintained.
* To assist the Radiologists/Radiographers/technicians, when needed, by providing a high standard of patient care before, during, and after the examination in accordance with instructions and training received.
* Maintain effective communication with patients, relatives, and members of the Multidisciplinary team regarding all aspects of care, demonstrating a range of appropriate communication skills. Deal with enquiries and take action where appropriate, passing information promptly to the appropriate member of staff.
* Maintaining accurate computer data and filing.
Working for our organisation
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston, and beyond.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
* Maths and English GCSE
Knowledge and Experience
* Previous NHS experience or experience of working in a similar setting
Skills and Abilities
* Able to promote a professional and welcoming department
* Proven communication skills
* Able to work as part of a team
* Able to work under pressure
* Flexible approach to working, able to work weekends
* Ability to observe and maintain the comfort of and respect for patients in your care
* Ability to organise and prioritise
* Be sensitive and supportive to patients and their relatives attending the department
* Able to work unsupervised
We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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