Job summary Expected Shortlisting Date: 10/02/2025 Planned Interview Date: 17/02/2025 To work as part of a team to provide a high-quality radiology service, carrying out policies and procedures as specified by the Radiology Management Team. The jobholder will undertake a wide range of Working as part of the Breast screening team, within a clinical environment where client are attending Assessment clinics, relating to 2 stage screening. Main duties of the job The post holder will be responsible for the maintenance and care of processing and/or CR / PACS equipment which includes basic fault finding, trouble shooting and reporting of faults, cleaning cassettes, sorting of X-Ray films together with stock control, care of patients, clerical duties and data input onto the radiology computer system. f duties in support of the radiographers, sonographers and radiologists and admin. About us The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest trusts in the UK and includes one of the largest teaching hospitals in Europe. Our team are proud and committed to work for Leeds Teaching Hospitals, and strive to deliver the best services possible for our Patients. A fantastic opportunity for a highly ambitious, skilled and focussed individuals, who is committed to both personal and team development to join an employer, with outstanding benefits, which include: An attractive NHS Pension scheme Generous annual leave entitlement with 27 days plus Bank holidays for new starters, further increasing after 5 years -service Staff Health & Wellbeing support Training and Development Leeds Teaching Hospitals believes in a strong patient centred approach and aims to provide a good work life balance. Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions. Date posted 22 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number C9298-RAD-0233 Job locations Seacroft Hospital York Road Leeds LS14 6UH Job description Job responsibilities To be aware and comply with systems of work, local rules and policies and procedures in accordance with current ionising radiation, Health and Safety/ COSHH regulations. (Refer to Section 5 of the Health and Safety manual). Care of patients - Escorting patients in and out of the examination room. - Helping patients on and off the examination table. - Assisting with moving and handling of those patients who are immobile in a manner that is safe for all concerned. - Reassuring and staying in attendance with difficult patients. - When necessary, attending to the patients personal hygiene requirements. - Explaining the undressing/dressing requirements to patients and where necessary assisting the patient. - Providing and communicating after care following invasive procedures - Assisting patients with after care following interventional procedures General help and assistance to the radiographer / radiologist throughout the patients examination, within the department. - Prepare trolleys/rooms in preparation for clinic and conduct aseptic technique whilst assisting with biopsy procedures - Maintaining high standards of cleanliness in examination and processing rooms and whilst cleaning equipment including mobiles to minimise spread of infection. - Operation of the specialised equipment following appropriate training. - To participate in department organisation and workload planning as directed by qualified staff, offering proposals to change department procedures - Clerical duties to include registering the patient, updating patient records, bookings, retrieval of previous films, film copying duties, film filing. - To assist qualified staff in the evaluation of resources to develop high standards of patient care and achieve value for money initiatives. - Participate in the individual performance review system. - Dealing with telephone messages in an efficient manner. - Input accurate data onto the computer system. - To present self at work with a professional appearance and disposition - To perform other duties not specified but reasonably required by line management which are commensurate with the post. - To assist in promoting the overall aims of the department. Job description Job responsibilities To be aware and comply with systems of work, local rules and policies and procedures in accordance with current ionising radiation, Health and Safety/ COSHH regulations. (Refer to Section 5 of the Health and Safety manual). Care of patients - Escorting patients in and out of the examination room. - Helping patients on and off the examination table. - Assisting with moving and handling of those patients who are immobile in a manner that is safe for all concerned. - Reassuring and staying in attendance with difficult patients. - When necessary, attending to the patients personal hygiene requirements. - Explaining the undressing/dressing requirements to patients and where necessary assisting the patient. - Providing and communicating after care following invasive procedures - Assisting patients with after care following interventional procedures General help and assistance to the radiographer / radiologist throughout the patients examination, within the department. - Prepare trolleys/rooms in preparation for clinic and conduct aseptic technique whilst assisting with biopsy procedures - Maintaining high standards of cleanliness in examination and processing rooms and whilst cleaning equipment including mobiles to minimise spread of infection. - Operation of the specialised equipment following appropriate training. - To participate in department organisation and workload planning as directed by qualified staff, offering proposals to change department procedures - Clerical duties to include registering the patient, updating patient records, bookings, retrieval of previous films, film copying duties, film filing. - To assist qualified staff in the evaluation of resources to develop high standards of patient care and achieve value for money initiatives. - Participate in the individual performance review system. - Dealing with telephone messages in an efficient manner. - Input accurate data onto the computer system. - To present self at work with a professional appearance and disposition - To perform other duties not specified but reasonably required by line management which are commensurate with the post. - To assist in promoting the overall aims of the department. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good standard of education to minimum of GCSE A willingness to undergo personal development and learn new skills Skills & behaviours Essential Professional attitude to work, diplomatic and calm under pressure. Able to work on own initiative Team player Ability to communicate effectively at all levels. Strong interpersonal skills Ability to adapt to change of circumstances Ability to prioritise and organise own Proactive approach Experience Essential Knowledge of Microsoft Office Packages and e-mail technology, Teams. Organisational and time management skills Knowledge of Data protection/GDPR Patient focussed/Patient service skills National Access Targets awareness An understanding of NHS/Trust protocols/policies and procedure Desirable Thorough knowledge of patient Administration Processes Patient centre/PAS Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good standard of education to minimum of GCSE A willingness to undergo personal development and learn new skills Skills & behaviours Essential Professional attitude to work, diplomatic and calm under pressure. Able to work on own initiative Team player Ability to communicate effectively at all levels. Strong interpersonal skills Ability to adapt to change of circumstances Ability to prioritise and organise own Proactive approach Experience Essential Knowledge of Microsoft Office Packages and e-mail technology, Teams. Organisational and time management skills Knowledge of Data protection/GDPR Patient focussed/Patient service skills National Access Targets awareness An understanding of NHS/Trust protocols/policies and procedure Desirable Thorough knowledge of patient Administration Processes Patient centre/PAS 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. Employer details Employer name Leeds Teaching Hospitals Address Seacroft Hospital York Road Leeds LS14 6UH Employer's website https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)