Job Summary
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The post holder will act in the role of Radiographer helper and will assist the Consultant Radiologist in Ultrasound and Fine Needle Aspiration procedures. The post combines phosphor plate and dark room processing with clerical duties in a busy specialised Radiology Department. There is also a responsibility for the maintenance, chemical changing and Quality Assurance of the processors used for teaching undergraduate and other trainees.
Main duties of the job
Undertaking reception duties greeting patients and checking patient details on arrival and updating Radiology information system in accordance with departmental guidelines. Ensuring that all information entered into the patient administration system is up to date and accurate. Responsible for troubleshooting/problem solving for any breakdowns on the processors within the hospital. Reporting any defects of equipment. Monitoring of radiology bdh xray account and datix equipment updates. Training new members of staff within the x-ray department, organising and providing practical training for Dental Nurse student.
Receiving phone calls from patients and external hospitals answering, there will also be the need to speak to the radiography staff regarding patients and queries from the Clinics. Booking appointments for patients with suspected malignancies in accordance with the two week cancer wait target and dealing with associated queries.
About Us
Our radiology department is made up of Radiologist, Radiographer and support staff, we work together to ensure high quality patient care. Each member of the team bring their expertise contributing to the professional environment. Our team regularly have huddles to discuss daily priorities and challenges ensuring a smooth workflow and a positive atmosphere. We encourage staff to pursue continual professional development through training and opportunity for career progression.
Be Part of Our Team...
BCHC has more than 5000 staff working across Birmingham and the West Midlands in a wide range of community nursing and specialist healthcare roles. BCHC delivers over 100 clinical services, in people's homes, health centres, clinics and inpatient facilities. We deliver a wide range of services for children, young people and families as well as adults and community services, two community hospitals, services for people with learning disabilities, the internationally recognised West Midlands Rehab Centre and one of Europe's leading Dental Hospitals and School of Dentistry. We deliver all of this with a commitment to integrated, personalised care that is rooted in our local communities. We have an ambition to deliver outstanding, integrated care as one of the key NHS providers in the West Midlands.
If you want to 'Be Part of Our Team' and work with a Foundation Trust which is continuously striving for best care and healthy communities, we want to hear from you.
Date posted
19 March 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
820-7052334-DEN
Job locations
Birmingham Dental Hospital
5 Mill Pool Way Edgbaston
Birmingham
B5 7EG
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Preparing rooms/bays to receive patients selecting the correct holders and imaging plates. Standing for long periods of time when assisting or chaperoning the Radiographers x-ray during imaging procedures processing phosphor plates and re-bagging plates, labelling images correctly on SidexisPas, Dental Panoramic Tomograms (DPTs) and Cephalostats are copied for Consultants, students, external hospitals, General Dental Practitioners (GDPs) and for private patients. This involves either physically copying the films or scanning and producing a digital image. Producing identifying labels for them and labelling them as copies.
Responsibilities
Preparing rooms/bays to receive patients selecting the correct holders and imaging plates. Standing for long periods of time when assisting or chaperoning the Radiographers x-ray during imaging procedures processing phosphor plates and re-bagging plates, labelling images correctly on SidexisPas, Dental Panoramic Tomograms (DPTs) and Cephalostats are copied for Consultants, students, external hospitals, General Dental Practitioners (GDPs) and for private patients. This involves either physically copying the films or scanning and producing a digital image. Producing identifying labels for them and labelling them as copies.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training Essential
* GCSE passes
* Relevant clerical qualifications
Desirable
* Good general education
Experience Essential
* Relevant experience in a hospital setting
* Experience of working with a wide range of professionals.
* Relevant experience of Digital systems
* Previous Customer Services experience, working within a customer focused setting
* Experience of working with both clinical and nonclinical profession
* Relevant organisational skills
* Relevant keyboard skills
Desirable
* Previous administrative experience
* Relevant communication skills
* IPM, PAS, RIO & PACS/RIS experience
* Previous experience as Darkroom Technician
* Experience of with working with general public
Skills/knowledge Essential
* Good attention to detail
Desirable
* Ability to demonstrate knowledge of NHS access targets and timescales, particularly those that apply to hospital dentistry
* Familiarity with medical and surgical patient treatment pathways
Personal qualities Essential
* Ability to use own initiative and prioritise workload in a methodical approach to work
* Ability to work as a member of a team.
* Excellent time keeping
* Willingness to learn and progress
Desirable
* Ability to follow tasks through to completion
* Ability to work under pressure
* Ability to suggest and implement new procedures
Other job requirements Essential
* Enthusiastic
* Helpful
* Compassionate manner towards patients, carers and relatives
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT
Address
Birmingham Dental Hospital
5 Mill Pool Way Edgbaston
Birmingham
B5 7EG
Employer's website
https://www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/
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