Job Title: Targeted Lung Health Check (TLHC) Clinical Imaging Assistant (Mid Level)
Main Place of Work: Work will be based at several sites within a key geographical region where the TLHC services operate. Either Manchester, Greater Manchester or Liverpool. This role is not considered a mobile role due to no requirement for travel outside the nominated region.
Responsible to: TLHC Operations Manager/CT and PET/CT Manager (as allocated on employment)
Accountable to: Chief Executive, Cobalt Health
Job Purpose: To work as part of the team within the TLHC diagnostic imaging services, to include reception, clerical, technical and caring duties as allocated under the direction and supervision of the line manager, or senior radiographer in charge of the unit.
To provide support for patients and relatives attending the TLHC units for imaging examinations.
Key Relationships: Cobalt clinical teams, mobile site staff, Cobalt operational and logistics teams, support engineers and patients and relatives.
Key Areas of Responsibility:
1. Operational Duties: Maintain a positive partnership with NHS Hospitals and TLHC programme teams on behalf of Cobalt to ensure continuity of TLHC services in various locations in the North West region of UK in line with Charity values.
2. Assist in the organisation and smooth running of day-to-day scanning lists.
3. Liaise with multidisciplinary teams (e.g., nursing teams onsite and programme managers during scanning sessions).
4. Respond to the requests of the TLHC operations manager, PET/CT manager and senior radiographers running the scanning session.
5. Reception duties including: meet and greet patients, check patient personal data including consent to imaging procedures, scheduling patient appointments, answering e-mail and telephone enquiries.
6. Provide reassurance, emotional and physical support to patients throughout their attendance to the unit.
7. Help patients prepare for an examination including undressing, reassurance, explanation, and portering duties for those who require assistance.
8. Care for patients prior to, during and post-procedure while maintaining privacy and dignity.
9. Conduct consent and screening safety checks with patients prior to examination.
10. Prepare clinical areas under the supervision of the radiographer in charge.
11. Manage busy patient lists liaising with the nursing team to ensure efficient patient workflow through the unit.
12. Support the radiographers with the positioning of patients on the scanners and set up of equipment under supervision.
13. Work in accordance with health and safety policies.
14. Data entry using radiology information systems (RIS) and ensure accurate medical records are maintained.
15. Assist with the development and implementation of workflow/process improvements.
16. Ensure a clean, safe environment that facilitates infection prevention compliance.
17. Provide basic life support in emergency situations.
Specific Duties:
1. Support the clinical department managers and senior radiographers through regular communications.
2. Assist in clinical audits, collate data and generate KPI reports.
3. Support the service during external visits by Trust or industry stakeholders.
4. Participate in clinical imaging assistant team meetings and provide update reports.
5. Support the delivery of induction, education and clinical training to colleagues.
6. Maintain up-to-date personal CPD records and participate in appraisal and mandatory training.
7. Liaise with Infection Control Lead to maintain cleanliness and complete necessary checklists.
8. Stock checking consumables and maintaining accurate records.
9. Dispense drugs as a designated practitioner under direction.
10. Remove IV cannula in accordance with departmental procedures (if relevant).
11. Any other duties in accordance with the level of the role.
Management of Resources: Monitor and maintain laundry supplies, clinical consumables, and beverage/refreshment supplies.
Teamwork: Work collaboratively with other departments and actively participate in team meetings.
Confidentiality: Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
Data Protection: Process and use information fairly and lawfully.
DBS Disclosure: All appointments are subject to a satisfactory initial DBS check.
Equality and Diversity: Support the Charity's vision of promoting diversity and equality.
Health & Safety: Take reasonable care of health and safety at work.
Infection Control: Be aware of responsibilities for infection prevention and control.
Information Governance: Follow information governance policies and procedures.
Personal Development: Participate in annual appraisal and maintain CPD records.
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