CT / MRI Radiology Assistant
Job Description
Job summary
This post is to support UHCW and the mobile lung screening service across Warwickshire.
The post holder will be expected to travel to various site locations across Warwickshire to perform duties.
To provide support and assistance to patients and staff as required on all UHCW sites (to include Rugby St Cross and City centre as required).
To assist radiologists, radiographers and nurses with the examination and care of radiology patients, assisting with clerical procedures and image processing as required.
The successful candidate will need to provide support and assistance to patients and staff as required. To assist radiologists, radiographers and nurses with the examination and care of radiology patients, assisting with clerical procedures and image processing as required.
Please be advised that sponsorship is not eligible for this post.
Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
Main duties of the job
- To assist patients in preparation for, and whilst undergoing, routine and specialised radiographic examinations. Establish and maintain a good communication channel with patients to support patient confidence.
- To observe and care for patients whilst waiting for examinations and communicate any concerns to trained staff as appropriate.
- To check patient identification and documentation in accordance with departmental protocols and clinical requests.
- Assist Radiologists, Radiographers and Nurses in performing these examinations, attending to patients' welfare at all times.
- Support service delivery to co-ordinate workflow and support facilities within specialised areas.
- Maintain a clean, safe environment ensuring adherence to Trust standards of cleanliness, hygiene and infection control at all times. Clean and perform routine operational maintenance on equipment as required, participating in the departmental Quality Assurance programme.
About us
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Job responsibilities
- To be familiar with, understand and apply the principles of Radiation Safety, both nationally and locally regulated or protocol led.
- To participate in the 'Out of Hours' rosters, in line with the departmental agreement to support full 7 day service delivery as part of contracted hours.
- To facilitate communication between the department and all service users, patients, relatives, staff and external users, including any adherence to Trust policies, including participation in annual appraisal/review systems.
- Communicate with patients and professional colleagues in situations that may be traumatic due to pressures of work or where the patients condition may be a barrier to comprehension and compliance, e.g. Claustrophobia, learning difficulties or injury traumatised.
- To assist in the implementation of all manual and electronic information systems ensuring consistently accurate data collection and recording, in support of standard data collection, performance activity, audit and Capacity and demand analysis.
- To assist with the practical experience of newly inducted staff.
- Ensure in house stock movement, especially specialist room stocks, and linen handling according to infection control standards.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualification/Training
Essential
- oNumerate and literate. oNVQ Level 2 in care or working towards. oEvidence of significant patient care
Desirable
- oWillingness to undertake NVQ level 3.
Experience
Essential
- oAbility to manage own environment within recognised limitations.
Desirable
- oExperience in patient care.
Knowledge
Essential
- oAppreciation of patient pathways, and delivery of care.
Desirable
- oAn understanding of current issues relating to the NHS
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- oBasic IT skills. oFlexible approach. oProfessional manner. oGood communication and interpersonal skills. oCaring and enthusiastic. oCapable of dealing with stressful and sensitive situations. oAble to use initiative
Desirable
- oEvidence of time management/priority for self-study. oApproachable. oKnows own limitations
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below) oApplicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience
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 details
Employer name
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
United Kingdom
