Job summary
If you're passionate about care, innovation, and excellence, then HMT could be the perfect place for the next step in your career. We have an opportunity to join our Radiology Team at Sancta Maria hospital. This role will be maintaining and supporting an efficient day-to-day running of the Radiology service, with the ultimate aim of supporting safe, effective, and efficient patient care in a respectful, caring, and compassionate manner.
The role will work under the direction of Radiographers/specialists in the overall clinical and administrative management of patients, responsible for the general clerical & administrative duties of the Radiology department.
Main duties of the job
At HMT, we take pride in delivering exceptional healthcare through our two private hospitals: St Hugh's Hospital in Grimsby and Sancta Maria Hospital in Swansea. Both hospitals are dedicated to providing expert, patient-centered care in a welcoming and compassionate environment.
About us
Who we are
At the Healthcare Management Trust, we are obsessed with achieving our Vision, to be the most innovative and best quality provider of niche health and social care services. Our Purpose is to make every contact count, ensuring every resident and patient receives the best possible experience and outcome.
We aim to provide services which value collaboration and place our residents, patients, and people at the heart of all we do. We will always do the right thing for our residents, patients, and people. We will be outwardly connected to the most innovative practices and service offerings in the market. We will do things differently and will be bold with our ambition to change things for the better.
We are passionate about what we do and so are our people. Bringing their most authentic selves to work and seeking joy and fun in what we do. We will deliver care and clinical interactions compassionately and tailor them to individual needs. We achieve this by living our business Values each and every day:
* We are caring
* We are enterprising
* We are resourceful
* We are authentic
* We are accountable
Our benefits include:
* Competitive pay
* Employer pension contribution
* Wellbeing support
* Continuous learning
* Career progression
* Flexible working options
Date posted
19 April 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£12.25 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
E0013-25-0013
Job locations
Sancta Maria Hospital
Lamberts Road
Swansea
West Glamorgan
SA1 8FD
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description
1. To work alone in a specified setting under indirect supervision (i.e. via telephone).
2. To process bookings for all modalities; MRI, Ultrasound, and X-ray.
3. To work independently, with delegated responsibility, undertaking duties in relation to the departmental administration/organization with direction and supervision from a Radiographer.
4. To be responsible for ensuring all relevant enquiries referring to the Radiography department are handled efficiently and effectively, liaising with patients, Consultants, and other relevant hospital staff.
5. To provide assistance to the Radiographers by undertaking delegated tasks as required.
6. Chaperone patients during imaging procedures.
7. Care for the patient's needs and attend to their welfare in accordance with safe working practice.
8. Assist the radiographer/specialists to transfer and position patients and equipment using appropriate manual handling techniques.
9. To encourage and motivate patients with their radiology examinations.
10. To contribute to the maintenance of accurate written and electronic records using the specific radiology reporting systems and use of diary and records with guidance from registered staff.
11. Preparation and care of patients during and following their examination, as appropriate.
12. Assisting in injection/drainage/biopsy procedures (laying of sterile trolleys, correctly labelling, correct record keeping, and delivery of samples).
13. To complete local safety WHO checklist pre and post procedures, where appropriate.
14. To complete patient safety questionnaires with the patient within the MRI unit, this will be checked and signed off by the MRI radiographers.
15. To demonstrate physical ability to carry out Radiology investigations including safer handling techniques. E.g. use of wheelchairs, hoists, pat slides.
16. Provides clerical and technical cover as required.
17. To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and provide support and advice to other members as required.
18. To be responsible for planning and prioritising own designated workload and manage time effectively.
19. To participate with the multidisciplinary team in the care of patients undergoing non-interventional and interventional radiological procedures e.g., Ultrasound scans, Joint Injections, Biopsies, Drainages, etc.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
* Interpersonal and communication skills
* Experience in providing care
* Good Verbal & Written and IT Skills
* Manual Handling and moving of patients
* Able to prioritize workload
* Effective time management skills
* Ability to use initiative
* Effective interpersonal skills
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Excellent communication skills, written and oral
* Able to motivate and support others
* Encourage effective team working
* Understands the importance of confidentiality and dealing with sensitive information
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
HMT Sancta Maria Hospital
Address
Sancta Maria Hospital
Lamberts Road
Swansea
West Glamorgan
SA1 8FD
Employer's website
https://www.hmtsanctamaria.org/ (Opens in a new tab)
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