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Clinical Support Worker
| Posting date: | 31 July 2024 |
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| Salary: | £22,383.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £22383.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 August 2024 |
| Location: | Wakefield, WF1 4DG |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9377-FCS3037 |
Summary
To assist the Radiologists, Sonographers, and other staff in providing a comprehensive efficient service. The post holder will ensure that patient documentation is administered efficiently using the Radiology Information System and the eCaMIS PAS system. In relation to patient care the post holder will ensure that every effort is made to maintain patient safety and wellbeing, adhering to moving and handling policies to ensure that patients come to no harm. Booking in/attending patients on the Radiology information system, performing ID checks to comply with policy. The post holder will ensure that patients are appropriately dressed for their procedure, assisting the patient in dressing and undressing as required, escort the patient in and out of the examination room and help position the patient for their examination as appropriate. The post holder will prepare the room for the patients examination and prepare and administer to patients oral preparation, under guidance of the Sonographers. Chaperone patients when required. Monitor patients in the waiting areas and respond to their needs if a patient requires further assistance. The post holder will undertake general observation of patients and report any concerns to the Sonographers or medical staff. The post holder will adhere to control of infection policies in support of patients with known infection, paying attention to personal protection (e.g. use of appropriate PPE). The post holder will ensure that the environment and equipment is clean and fit for purpose to reduce the incidence of hospital acquired infection. The post holder may be required to undergo training for aseptic non-touch technique (ANTT). The post holder will be required to become competent in using the CARPS web logger to arrange portering tasks.