Main area Radiology Grade Band 2 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (permanent) Job ref 387-DT-5273-NG
Site Bristol Royal Infirmary Town Bristol Salary £23,615 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 21/01/2025 23:59 Interview date 28/01/2025
Exciting opportunities exist for Radiographic Assistants to join the Radiology team at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW). The successful candidate will be required to assist the Radiographers with the smooth throughput of workload. Duties may include preparing the patients for their examination, chaperoning, data entry on the radiology information system, and when working in ultrasound, you will also be required to perform decontamination of equipment. Full training will be given.
The successful candidate must have a flexible approach to working hours, duties will be 24/7 i.e., will include night shifts and some weekend working.
Good communication skills are essential, as well as an empathetic approach to both patients and their relatives. You will work with the multidisciplinary team to ensure that the patients of Bristol experience a high standard of service and a good patient journey. Previous experience of working in the NHS would be an advantage.
Main duties of the job
* To assist the Radiologists and Radiographers and administrative staff with all working practices to ensure an efficient standard of service is maintained.
* To assist the Radiologists/Radiographers/technicians, when needed, by providing a high standard of patient care before, during, and after the examination in accordance with instructions and training received.
* Maintain effective communication with patients, relatives, and members of the Multidisciplinary team regarding all aspects of care demonstrating a range of appropriate communication skills. Deal with enquiries and take action, where appropriate, and pass information promptly to the appropriate member of staff.
* Maintaining accurate computer data and filing.
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
* Maths and English GCSE
Knowledge and Experience
* Previous NHS experience or experience of working in a similar setting
Skills and Abilities
* Able to promote a professional and welcoming department
* Proven communication skills
* Able to work as part of a team
* Able to work under pressure
* Flexible approach to working, able to work weekends
* Ability to observe and maintain the comfort of and respect for patients in your care
* Ability to organise and prioritise
* Be sensitive and supportive to patients and their relatives attending the department
* Able to work unsupervised
We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.
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