University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
We are looking for an Imaging Department Assistant to join our busy and friendly team. You will need to be able to take part in a rota that covers duties from 6.00 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week worked over 37.5 hours per week for full timers covering all three sites at Burton, Lichfield and Tamworth. The main base is Sir Robert Peel at Tamworth.
The department offers:
* Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development, together with an opportunity to work across some or all of our 5 sites depending on specialty.
* Opportunity for progression via apprenticeship qualifications into Assistant Practitioner and Radiographer roles allowing study while still employed.
* Support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
* Friendly, supportive and caring colleagues.
* A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for a range of duties supporting the service, encompassing clerical, technical and caring duties as allocated under the direction and supervision of the Radiographer or Sonographer in charge of the area, and following Trust Policies and Procedures at all times.
* To assist with patient care, hoisting, changing, moving and administration of patients within the Imaging department, and continue that care where necessary throughout the imaging process.
* To assist healthcare professionals in performing imaging procedures e.g. room preparation, preparation of contrast media, chaperoning of patients and general patient care.
* To support infection control measures in the Imaging Department, e.g. assist with preparation of rooms and cleaning up afterwards.
* To be responsible for the general cleaning and assist in quality assurance programmes for associated equipment.
* To be responsible for stock control in area.
* To assist in the training of new non-radiographic staff, enabling them to become fully conversant with the duties applicable to them.
* To be familiar with, and comply with, the Health & Safety, Ionising Radiation and COSHH policies as outlined by the Trust or department.
* To ensure that all clinical and other information records are fully and accurately completed, including the radiology computer system and hospital information system.
Closing date of applications: 26 February 2025
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualification
* NVQ2
* Relevant experience in care
Communication
* Shows ability to communicate well
* Ability to show awareness of information governance
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 name
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
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