Community Radiology Department Assistant | University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 22 May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £22,383 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 June 2024 |
| Location: | Loughborough, LE11 5JY |
| Company: | University Hospitals of Leicester |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6231606/358-6231606-CSI |
Summary
We have an exciting opportunity a Radiology Department Assistant to be based at to be predominantly to be based at Loughborough Hospital Radiology department.
This post will be based in Imaging and will include duties such as;
• Basic clerical and reception duties including using Radiology computer systems
• Carrying out duties involving patient care and welfare. This will include assisting the Radiology team where appropriate
• To assist patients prior to, during, and after the examination including being able to give the patient a basic explanation of procedures
• Assist in the safe discharge of the patient from the department
• Ensure accuracy of patient and examination details
• Assist in the cleaning and preparation of the room prior to and post procedure
• Liaise with other departments and wards to ensure effective communication
• Ensure mandatory training is up to date and remain updated with new developments and policies
The normal working hours will be 0830 - 1700 with weekend and bank holiday working. This post is for 37.5 hours per week. There will also be a need for some cross-site working across the other Community sites; therefore it is imperative to have access to own transport.
• Carry out duties as assigned; involving patient care and welfare; assisting the Radiology team where appropriate.
• To assist patients prior to, during, and after the examination including being able to give the patient a basic explanation of procedures.
• To assist in the safe discharge of the patient from the department.
• To demonstrate high levels of patient care and work closely with qualified staff maintaining a hands on approach to patient needs.
• Adhere to Infection control measures and perform the cleaning of equipment post procedure in line with relevant protocols and policies.
• Assist in the cleaning and preparation of the room prior to and post procedure.
• Maintain clean and tidy work areas and waiting rooms participating in regular cleaning rotas for work areas in line with department and Trust policy. This may require contact with bodily fluids and on occasion’s unpleasant smells.
• Ensure the maintenance of patient confidentiality at all times.
• Participate in rotation around the Radiology Departments across the 6 Community sites as required.
• Support the service by only undertaking work that is within own skill level and competence.
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
• The Radiology Department Assistant (RDA) is responsible to the RDA Manager and through them accountable to the Service Manager and CBU Manager.
• The RDA will work closely with clinical and non-clinical colleagues within the Radiology Department and liaise with other departments and wards to ensure effective communication
• Carry out duties as assigned; involving patient care and welfare; assisting the Radiology team where appropriate
• To assist patients prior to, during, and after the examination including being able to give the patient a basic explanation of procedures
• Perform basic post procedure monitoring including ECG, Blood pressure measurement, BM sticks with adherence to relevant policies and procedures. To assist in the safe discharge of the patient from the department
• Ensure at all times the maintenance of patient confidentiality.
This advert closes on Wednesday 5 Jun 2024