Job Summary
Currently we have a position for a full time Radiographer Helper (Band 3) within our service, which incorporates all general radiographic assistant duties. A wide range of imaging modalities are used within Radiology, including X-ray, CT scanning and Nuclear Medicine. The service currently undertakes approximately 350,000 examinations per year.
The post-holder will join our existing team of Radiographer Helpers, who assist both radiographers and radiologists with their clinical work. Administrative and clerical work is also part of the role.
These positions will incorporate some time within our mammography and gynaecological ultrasound areas.
A flexible working attitude is essential, as the service runs extended hours working across a 7 day working week.
In addition to excellent training and development opportunities, the Trust offers wide-ranging staff benefits which include childcare, an excellent pension scheme and staff discounts.
Main duties of the job
To provide help and support to radiologists, radiographers, sonographers and clerical staff within agreed standards. To provide help and assistance to patients, patient's relatives and friends. To work towards the provision of a high quality, comprehensive radiological service, as part of the radiology team.
Job Responsibilities
Clinical
* Assisting in the care of patients.
* Explaining dressing/undressing requirements to patients and assisting with this when necessary.
* Escorting immobile patients to the toilet or assisting them with bedpans etc.
* Lifting and transferring of patients.
* Escorting of patients and their relatives.
* Transporting patients around the department in beds and wheel chairs.
* Assisting radiographers with difficult patients.
* Assisting radiologists with interventional procedures i.e. breast biopsies.
* Maintaining high standards of cleanliness of equipment and accessories. Ensuring that examination rooms and changing cubicles are kept clean, tidy and well stocked with supplies, gowns etc.
* Assisting radiographers during radiographic and other imaging procedures.
Administrative
* Clerical duties as required including registration of patients, organisation of ward lists.
* Entering patient details into ultrasound scanner database.
* Confirming patient attendance.
* Preparing radiologist and sonographer work for typing by the secretaries.
* Obtaining previous films from film file when necessary.
* Obtaining patient notes from medical records when necessary.
* Ordering of supplies for radiology. i.e. paper products, linen.
* Distributing x-ray requests and transporting films and cassettes from x-ray room to viewing room.
Communication
* To respond effectively and professionally to telephone and face-to-face enquiries, both internal and external, using tact, discretion and sensitivity as appropriate to the situation and escalate where appropriate.
* To communicate verbally with all members of the multi-disciplinary team within the hospital (including consultants and clinical staff).
* To act as a responsible member of the team seeking help when necessary.
Governance / Risk
* Responsible for identifying adverse incidents and situations and/or potential risks and take appropriate action in line with trust and departmental procedures.
* To ensure radiation protection regulations are observed.
* Adhere to all trust policies relating to clinical governance, health and safety, risk etc.
* Ensure the correct manual handling techniques are used when transferring patients.
Education and Training/Self-Development
* Identify own training and development needs and undertake appropriate training/education as required.
* Participate in an annual individual performance review process where objectives will be agreed, performance monitored and personal development needs discussed.
* To attend all statutory and mandatory training as and when required to do so.
* Act responsibly in respect of colleagues health, safety and welfare following safe work practices and complying with the Trust's Health and Safety Policies.
* Adhere to all Trust Policies as applicable.
Team Role / Staff Management
* To organise workload of radiographic helpers in absence of senior radiographic helper.
* To contribute to the smooth and efficient running of the radiology department as a whole.
General
* To work at all times as part of the health care team for the benefit of patients.
* To undertake other duties that may be required which are consistent with the responsibilities of the grade.
* To be flexible in approach to work as radiology is an ever-evolving speciality.
* To participate in the early, late and weekend shift rotation.
This job description is not intended to limit the scope and extent of the job to be undertaken and will be subject to review and alteration as necessary, following discussion with the post holder.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* GCSE grades or equivalent.
Desirable
* IT skills.
Experience
Essential
* Working in a customer focused environment.
Desirable
* Previous experience as a HCA or Radiography Assistant.
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.
Employer details
Employer name: Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Kingston Hospital NHS FT, Galsworthy Road, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 7QB
Employer's website: https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/
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