Job summary Job Title: Band 3 Radiology Assistant Trust: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Location: John Radcliffe Hospital, Headley Way, Headington, Oxford OX3 9DU Ward: Radiology Pay Rates: £12.45 per hour Shift Patterns: 37.5 varied between the hours of 08:00-17:00 Why might this job interest you? You will be joining our friendly, flexible and welcoming department that offers a 7 day a week walk in service for GP patients, Minor injuries Unit, wards and outpatient referrals. The post holder will work in the Community Radiology Department and will be mainly based at the Abingdon Hospital Centre assisting the radiographic staff in the smooth running of the department. Cross site working may be required at Bicester and Witney Hospitals. Main duties of the job What you can add: You will work closely with all staff, in particular, radiographers to assist with delivering a high standard of care Support Radiographers with plain film imaging Complete daily checks to within the department Assist with ordering, receiving equipment & placing in the store cupboard What youll need: Minimum 6 months experience as a Radiology Assistant (UK) (NHS/Private) within the last 2 years or currently studying Radiology (Student Radiologist) and completed a minimum of 12 weeks clinical placements Good level of numeracy, literacy, and IT skills NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Careis desirable The benefits we can offer you in return Putting People in Places to Care be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly Blue Light Card Discount Provider First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time. Working options to suit your lifestyle being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSPs own academy Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience About us Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts. Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want Date posted 16 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £12.45 an hour Contract Bank Duration 3 months Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number M0042-25-0157 Job locations Abingdon Community Hospital Marcham Rd Abingdon OX14 1AG Job description Job responsibilities Job Title: Radiology Assistant Department: Community Radiology Abingdon Community Hospital Grade: Band 3 Hours of work: Varied between the hours of 08:00-17:00 Job Summary: The post holder will work in the Community Radiology Department and will be mainly based at the Abingdon Hospital Centre assisting the radiographic staff in the smooth running of the department. Cross site working may be required at Bicester and Witney Hospitals. The Community Radiology department offers a 7 day a week walk in service for GP patients, Minor injuries Unit, wards and out patient referrals. The post holder will work closely with all staff, in particular, radiographers to assist with delivering a high standard of care. The post holder must meet the requirements of the Health & Safety at Work Act (1974), the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations, the Ionising Radiation Regulations and Data Protection Act (1984) and any subsequent legislation. Key Result Areas 1. Introduce and welcome patients in the waiting area, confirming their identity according to the Trust Policy. 2. To be comfortable working with a range of different patients. 3. To exercise discretion and maintain patient confidentiality. 4. Maintain the patients dignity and privacy at all times. 5. To demonstrate good communication skills when dealing with patients, relatives and members of the Multidisciplinary Team, utilising sensitivity, empathy and the ability to manage conflict. 6. Act as a patients escort taking them to the changing rooms, preparing them for the examination. 7. To assist with patient moving and handling and equipment moving, using correct methods and equipment as required (as per Manual Handling Policy). 8. To undertake Mandatory Training as required by the Trust, to develop and increase skills, to improve the service to the public. 9. Responsible for the accurate booking in of patients at reception, in addition to amending data where appropriate, using the Radiology Information System (RIS), the Electronic Patient Record (EPR) and the IOV ICE orders viewer 10. To cover staff annual leave/absence which may require cross site working. 11. Assisting Radiographers performing x-ray. 12. Explaining to patients the preparatory requirements regarding undressing/dressing and assisting the patients when this is necessary. 13. Inputting data onto CRIS. 14. Help to maintain high standards of cleanliness of equipment and accessories, in addition to keeping examination rooms and changing areas clean, tidy and supplied with linen 15. Liaising with porters/wards regarding transit of clients to and from the department. 16. Assisting in stock rotation of supplies. 17. Assisting with the preparation of the examination rooms. 18. To be aware of and comply with the relevant Ionising Radiation Protection Regulations and Local Rules (IRR 17 and IR(ME)R 17). 19. To maintain a professional appearance and attitude at all times, working together and supporting other members of the team in a polite and helpful manner. 20. In addition to the key areas listed, staff are required to carry out such other duties as maybe reasonably required. 21. To be aware of and comply with Trust policies, procedures and legal requirements including Health & Safety regulations, COSHH, Manual Handling Regulations, Data Protection Act. 22. Contributing to the departments Quality Assurance and Audit Programme. 23. Participating in all relevant in-house training. 24. Communicate equipment faults. 25. Assist in and supervise training of new Radiology Assistants as required. Professional Development 1. Employees of the Trust are required to comply with all relevant staff policies and undertake 2. Statutory and mandatory training. 3. To take part in staff development programmes within the department. 4. To participate in the staff appraisal programme. 5. To attend staff meetings. RISK MANAGEMENT The management of risk is the responsibility of everyone and will be achieved within a progressive, honest and open environment. Staff will be provided with the necessary education, training and support to enable them to meet this responsibility. Staff should be familiar with the Major Incident Policy Fire Policy and should make themselves familiar with the local response plan and their role within that response. RESPONSIBILITIES FOR HEALTH & SAFETY The post holder is responsible for ensuring that all duties and responsibilities of this post are carried out in compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, Statutory Regulations and Trust Policies and Procedures. This will be supported by the provision of training and specialist advice where required. INFECTION CONTROL Infection Control is everyones responsibility. All staff, both clinical and non clinical, are required to adhere to the Trusts Infection Prevention and Control Policies and make every effort to maintain high standards of infection control at all times thereby reducing the burden of Healthcare Associated Infections including MRSA. All staff employed by the OUH Foundation Trust have the following key responsibilities: Staff must decontaminate their hands prior to and after direct patient contact or contact with the patients surroundings. Staff members have a duty to attend mandatory infection control training provided for them by the Trust. Staff members who develop an infection (other than common colds and illness) that may be transmittable to patients have a duty to contact Occupational Health. CHILDRENS RIGHTS The post holder will endeavour at all times to uphold the rights of children and young people in accordance with the UN Convention Rights of the Child. SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN AND VULNERABLE ADULTS The Trust is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults throughout the organisation. As a member of the trust there is a duty to assist in protecting patients and their families from any form of harm when they are vulnerable. INFORMATION GOVERNANCE All staff must complete annual information governance training. If you have a Trust email account this can be completed on-line, otherwise you must attend a classroom session. For further details, go to the Information Governance intranet site. SERIOUS UNTOWARD INCIDENTS All staff must report incidents and near misses so that the Trust can reduce the risk of harm by investigating and incorporating risk reducing measures to safe guard patients, visitors and staff, in accordance with the Trust Incident Reporting Policy. This job description should be regarded only as a guideline to the duties required and is not definitive or restrictive in any way and may be reviewed in the light of changing circumstances following consultation with the post holder. Job description Job responsibilities Job Title: Radiology Assistant Department: Community Radiology Abingdon Community Hospital Grade: Band 3 Hours of work: Varied between the hours of 08:00-17:00 Job Summary: The post holder will work in the Community Radiology Department and will be mainly based at the Abingdon Hospital Centre assisting the radiographic staff in the smooth running of the department. Cross site working may be required at Bicester and Witney Hospitals. The Community Radiology department offers a 7 day a week walk in service for GP patients, Minor injuries Unit, wards and out patient referrals. The post holder will work closely with all staff, in particular, radiographers to assist with delivering a high standard of care. The post holder must meet the requirements of the Health & Safety at Work Act (1974), the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations, the Ionising Radiation Regulations and Data Protection Act (1984) and any subsequent legislation. Key Result Areas 1. Introduce and welcome patients in the waiting area, confirming their identity according to the Trust Policy. 2. To be comfortable working with a range of different patients. 3. To exercise discretion and maintain patient confidentiality. 4. Maintain the patients dignity and privacy at all times. 5. To demonstrate good communication skills when dealing with patients, relatives and members of the Multidisciplinary Team, utilising sensitivity, empathy and the ability to manage conflict. 6. Act as a patients escort taking them to the changing rooms, preparing them for the examination. 7. To assist with patient moving and handling and equipment moving, using correct methods and equipment as required (as per Manual Handling Policy). 8. To undertake Mandatory Training as required by the Trust, to develop and increase skills, to improve the service to the public. 9. Responsible for the accurate booking in of patients at reception, in addition to amending data where appropriate, using the Radiology Information System (RIS), the Electronic Patient Record (EPR) and the IOV ICE orders viewer 10. To cover staff annual leave/absence which may require cross site working. 11. Assisting Radiographers performing x-ray. 12. Explaining to patients the preparatory requirements regarding undressing/dressing and assisting the patients when this is necessary. 13. Inputting data onto CRIS. 14. Help to maintain high standards of cleanliness of equipment and accessories, in addition to keeping examination rooms and changing areas clean, tidy and supplied with linen 15. Liaising with porters/wards regarding transit of clients to and from the department. 16. Assisting in stock rotation of supplies. 17. Assisting with the preparation of the examination rooms. 18. To be aware of and comply with the relevant Ionising Radiation Protection Regulations and Local Rules (IRR 17 and IR(ME)R 17). 19. To maintain a professional appearance and attitude at all times, working together and supporting other members of the team in a polite and helpful manner. 20. In addition to the key areas listed, staff are required to carry out such other duties as maybe reasonably required. 21. To be aware of and comply with Trust policies, procedures and legal requirements including Health & Safety regulations, COSHH, Manual Handling Regulations, Data Protection Act. 22. Contributing to the departments Quality Assurance and Audit Programme. 23. Participating in all relevant in-house training. 24. Communicate equipment faults. 25. Assist in and supervise training of new Radiology Assistants as required. Professional Development 1. Employees of the Trust are required to comply with all relevant staff policies and undertake 2. Statutory and mandatory training. 3. To take part in staff development programmes within the department. 4. To participate in the staff appraisal programme. 5. To attend staff meetings. RISK MANAGEMENT The management of risk is the responsibility of everyone and will be achieved within a progressive, honest and open environment. Staff will be provided with the necessary education, training and support to enable them to meet this responsibility. Staff should be familiar with the Major Incident Policy Fire Policy and should make themselves familiar with the local response plan and their role within that response. RESPONSIBILITIES FOR HEALTH & SAFETY The post holder is responsible for ensuring that all duties and responsibilities of this post are carried out in compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, Statutory Regulations and Trust Policies and Procedures. This will be supported by the provision of training and specialist advice where required. INFECTION CONTROL Infection Control is everyones responsibility. All staff, both clinical and non clinical, are required to adhere to the Trusts Infection Prevention and Control Policies and make every effort to maintain high standards of infection control at all times thereby reducing the burden of Healthcare Associated Infections including MRSA. All staff employed by the OUH Foundation Trust have the following key responsibilities: Staff must decontaminate their hands prior to and after direct patient contact or contact with the patients surroundings. Staff members have a duty to attend mandatory infection control training provided for them by the Trust. Staff members who develop an infection (other than common colds and illness) that may be transmittable to patients have a duty to contact Occupational Health. CHILDRENS RIGHTS The post holder will endeavour at all times to uphold the rights of children and young people in accordance with the UN Convention Rights of the Child. SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN AND VULNERABLE ADULTS The Trust is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults throughout the organisation. As a member of the trust there is a duty to assist in protecting patients and their families from any form of harm when they are vulnerable. INFORMATION GOVERNANCE All staff must complete annual information governance training. If you have a Trust email account this can be completed on-line, otherwise you must attend a classroom session. For further details, go to the Information Governance intranet site. SERIOUS UNTOWARD INCIDENTS All staff must report incidents and near misses so that the Trust can reduce the risk of harm by investigating and incorporating risk reducing measures to safe guard patients, visitors and staff, in accordance with the Trust Incident Reporting Policy. This job description should be regarded only as a guideline to the duties required and is not definitive or restrictive in any way and may be reviewed in the light of changing circumstances following consultation with the post holder. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Minimum 6 months experience as a Radiology Assistant (UK) (NHS/Private) within the last 2 years or currently studying Radiology (Student Radiologist) and completed a minimum of 12 weeks clinical placements. Desirable NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care is desirable Experience Essential Good level of numeracy, literacy, and IT skills. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Minimum 6 months experience as a Radiology Assistant (UK) (NHS/Private) within the last 2 years or currently studying Radiology (Student Radiologist) and completed a minimum of 12 weeks clinical placements. Desirable NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care is desirable Experience Essential Good level of numeracy, literacy, and IT skills. 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 NHS Professionals Limited Address Abingdon Community Hospital Marcham Rd Abingdon OX14 1AG Employer's website https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)