Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity a Radiology Department Assistant to be based at to be predominantly to be based at Hinckley and District Hospital Radiology department.
This post will be based in Imaging and will include duties such as;
1. Basic clerical and reception duties including using Radiology computer systems
2. Carrying out duties involving patient care and welfare. This will include assisting the Radiology team where appropriate
3. To assist patients prior to, during, and after the examination including being able to give the patient a basic explanation of procedures
4. Assist in the safe discharge of the patient from the department
5. Ensure accuracy of patient and examination details
6. Assist in the cleaning and preparation of the room prior to and post procedure
7. Liaise with other departments and wards to ensure effective communication
8. Ensure mandatory training is up to date and remain updated with new developments and policies
9. Expected to undertake Care Certificate
The post is hours per week including Weekend and bank holiday working. There will also be a need for some cross-site working across the other Community sites; therefore it is imperative to have access to own transport.
Main duties of the job
10. Carry out duties as assigned; involving patient care and welfare; assisting the Radiology team where appropriate.
11. To assist patients prior to, during, and after the examination including being able to give the patient a basic explanation of procedures.
12. To assist in the safe discharge of the patient from the department.
13. To demonstrate high levels of patient care and work closely with qualified staff maintaining a hands on approach to patient needs.
14. Adhere to Infection control measures and perform the cleaning of equipment post procedure in line with relevant protocols and policies.
15. Assist in the cleaning and preparation of the room prior to and post procedure.
16. 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.
17. Ensure the maintenance of patient confidentiality at all times.
18. Participate in rotation around the Radiology Departments across the 6 Community sites as required.
19. Support the service by only undertaking work that is within own skill level and competence.
About us
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:
20. high-quality care for all,
21. being a great place to work,
22. partnerships for impact, and
23. 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 strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
24. we are compassionate,
25. we are proud,
26. we are inclusive, and
27. 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:
Job description
Job responsibilities
28. The Radiology Department Assistant (RDA) is responsible to the RDA Manager and through them accountable to the Service Manager and CBU Manager.
29. The RDA will work closely with clinical and non-clinical colleagues within the Radiology Department and liaise with other departments and wards to ensure effective communication
30. Carry out duties as assigned; involving patient care and welfare; assisting the Radiology team where appropriate
31. To assist patients prior to, during, and after the examination including being able to give the patient a basic explanation of procedures
32. Ensure at all times the maintenance of patient confidentiality.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
33. Experience of working with people in a paid or unpaid environment
Desirable
34. Health related experience
Computer Skills
Essential
35. Previous clerical skills/working with computers
Desirable
36. Good use of English language, grammar and spelling
Communication Skills
Essential
37. Previous team work experience
38. Evidence of a flexible approach to work and duties
Essential Criteria
Essential
39. Must have access to own transport as cross-site working will be expected
40. Must be Physically Fit
Desirable
41. Candidate must be able to make own travel arrangements for cross-site working