Clinical/Operational To assist the Sonographers and Superintendent in order to facilitate the smooth running of the scanning departments on a daily basis. Organising the daily throughput of the department in conjunction with the sonographers by ensuring that all request cards for each day are correct, noting any special instructions regarding patient preparation. Liaising with wards to arrange the transportation of patients to the department, and likewise liaising with the porters. To assist in patient care, getting patients changed, giving oral preparation, assisting patients in and out of the scan room and on and off the scanner table. To set up the trolleys and assist the radiologists with biopsies, drainages and any other interventional procedures. To answer the telephone and deal promptly with enquiries from patients, doctors and other hospital staff. To ensure the availability of adequate supplies by monitoring stock levels and reordering when necessary. To be able to use the departmental radiology information computer to register and track patients, to check results and appointments. To have a flexible approach and assist generally with any other duties as requested by the Superintendent radiographer and clinical manager. Healthcare provision takes place in a constantly changing environment, and the RDA role will be reviewed and may be amended from time to time to reflect the changing need of the service. Professional Ensure all examinations and work practices are carried out in a professional and appropriate keeping with: - Local Rules - COSSH Regulations - Hospital and Directorate Clinical Governance Strategy - Data Protection Act To observe all manual handling criteria when; - Moving patients from waiting areas into the scanning rooms -Transferring patients on and off the couches - Positioning patients into the correct scanning position - Moving the scanning equipment To undertake the departmental and Trust induction programme and all annual statutory training To train new staff and facilitate their development To maintain own level of competence through continuing professional development through participation in internal and external development opportunities To take part/perform/supervise clinical trials and audits as required Monitor performance of all associated equipment and act upon all reported potential and actual faults and hazards Report and take appropriate action where necessary/possible, to deal with all undue events with a adverse outcome in keeping with the Department and Trust incident reporting policy. The post-holder will be responsible for the appropriate health, safety and welfare matters affecting themselves, patients, visitors, professional and non-professional authorised staff with a designated, controlled or supervised area within the Diagnostic Imaging Department or the Trust. The post-holder will be responsible for the appropriate health, safety and welfare