Band : Band 2
Base: Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester General Hospital and Glenfield Hospital.
Reports to : RDA Manager, Imaging Service Manager
Accountable to: Imaging Deputy Operational Lead
Main Duties
* To work within the multidisciplinary team to ensure high standards of patient care and quality of examinations within the Radiology Department under the direction and supervision of an appropriate Registered Health Care Professional.
* To help with basic administration duties including using Radiology computer systems.
* To help other staff make the best use of departmental resources to ensure efficient delivery of planned workload.
* To support 7 day working, including bank/public holidays as required by the needs of the service.
* Carry out duties as assigned; involving patient care and welfare; assisting the Radiology team where appropriate.
* To assist patients prior to, during, and after the examination including being able to give the patient a basic explanation of procedures.
* To assist in the safe discharge of the patient from the department.
* To demonstrate high levels of patient care and work closely with qualified staff maintaining a hands-on approach to patient needs.
* Adhere to infection control measures and perform the cleaning of equipment post procedure in line with relevant protocols and policies.
* Assist in the cleaning and preparation of the room prior to and post procedure.
* Maintain clean and tidy work areas and waiting rooms participating in regular cleaning rotas for work areas in line with department and Trust policy. This may require contact with bodily fluids and on occasion’s unpleasant smells.
* Ensure the maintenance of patient confidentiality at all times.
* Support the service by only undertaking work that is within own skill level and competence.
About Our Strategy
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We Have Four Primary Goals
* High-quality care for all,
* Being a great place to work,
* Partnerships for impact, and
* Research and education excellence.
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our Values
* We are compassionate,
* We are proud,
* We are inclusive, and
* We are one team.
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About The University Hospitals Of Leicester NHS Trust
Current Vacancies
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Rebecca Edmonds
Job title: Service Manager
Email address: rebecca.edmonds@uhl-tr.nhs.uk
Telephone number: 07939978207
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