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.
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 students.
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.
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 brings 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.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Morva Woodburn Job title: Deputy Lead Radiographer Email address: m.woodburn@nhs.net Telephone number: 01214665367
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