Bank Radiography Assistant | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 22 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £22,383 PA Pro Rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 May 2024 |
| Location: | Bournemouth, BH7 7DW |
| Company: | Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6191770/153-BANK-RADIO-ASST-APR |
Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Radiology team at the Bournemouth and Christchurch Sites of University Hospitals Dorset working as a Radiographers Assistant.
The Radiology Directorate undertakes a wide variety of examinations including X-rays, ultrasound scans and procedures under radiology guidance. Radiography Department Assistants (RDA’s) work in all these areas undertaking various roles.
The RDA role is to assist the radiographers and thereby achieve a smooth and high throughput of patients through the x-ray rooms, Fluoroscopy rooms and Ultrasound.
Inputting data into the department computer systems such as the Radiology Information system (RIS) and the image archive system (PACS)
Assisting patients to prepare for examinations by helping them undress and explaining the procedure to them whilst maintaining privacy and dignity.
Preparing procedure rooms for the forthcoming patients by laying up sterile trolleys, mixing barium compounds etc.
Liaison with other wards, departments and staff members to arrange patient appointments/care
Transporting patients between the Emergency Department and X-ray rooms.
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
In some cases this means that a services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and requirements.
This advert closes on Monday 29 Apr 2024
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