Radiology Department Assistant for X-ray

Job responsibilities

• Anticipate the needs of the patient to ensure comfort, safety and dignity at all times
• Assist patients in preparation for, and whilst undergoing radiographic examination
• To check patient identification and documentation in accordance with departmental protocols and clinical request
• Carry out patient care to maintain the safety of the patient, under the supervision of a Radiographer
• Establish and maintain a good communication channel to support patient confidence
• Assist Radiographers in performing examinations, attending to the patients welfare at all times
• Process images as required
• Escort patients to other departments as appropriate
• Be friendly and helpful towards staff, patients, their relatives and friends in all clinical areas and on the telephone
• Receive patients, relatives and colleagues into the department and direct to the appropriate area
• Ensure patients property is kept in line with Trust Policy
• Ensure the patients environment and all equipment is kept clean and stored safely
• To use computerised systems to assist the radiographer and to optimise patient throughout

For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached

Person Specification

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of working with the public

Qualifications and Professional Training

Essential

• Good standard of general education including Math's and English language (GCSE or equivalent)

Desirable

• NVQ level 2 in Customer Service

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• To be able to assist patients to move using appropriate aids on a frequent basis
• To be able to transport patients using wheelchair/trolley or frequently throughout a normal shift and will require moderate effort.
• Frequently be able to deal with patients and relatives during distressing situations.
• To be able to apply normal care and attention throughout the shift
• To deal with competing demands for attention.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Good Communication Skills
• Ability to form work as part of a team.
• Ability to remain calm under a range of circumstances.

Other

Essential

• A commitment to Equal Opportunities

Trust Values

Essential

• Effective open communication
• Excellence and safety in all that we do
• Challenge but support
• Expect respect and dignity
• Local healthcare that inspires confidence

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 (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust

Address

George Eliot Hospital

College Street

Nuneaton

CV10 7DJ

Employer's website

http://www.geh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)