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Radiology Department Assistant - UHL
| Posting date: | 07 August 2024 |
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| Salary: | £24,071.00 to £25,674.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £24071.00 - £25674.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 August 2024 |
| Location: | London, SE13 6LH |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9197-24-0966 |
Summary
Job Summary: To provide non-technical assistance in the Radiology Department. To ensure the provision of a good working environment in which patients receive a high standard of patient care. Assist in specialised imaging procedures Key Result Areas: Patient welfare To ensure pre-procedure requirements have been carried out, for a variety of radiological examinations, assisting patients as required. To-ensure patients well being prior to leaving the department following their procedures. To assist Radiographers and/or Radiologists in imaging rooms. To act as a chaperone where necessary. To supervise patients in the Radiology department and to provide general assistance to the Radiographers on duty. To ensure the safety of patients during movement or transfer on and off radiology couches, using safe handling devices where necessary. To assist the porters and/or Radiographers in transferring patients, using a hoist as necessary. To ensure patient privacy and dignity is maintained whilst in the Radiology department. Refer to Radiographers, Radiologists or Nursing staff any concerns with regard to patients suitability for examination or patients well being. Respond to emergency alarms and seek assistance where appropriate. Communicate with multi-disciplinary teams in all areas of the Trust with regard to patients requiring Radiology services. Clerical duties To receive patients, noting their details with specific attention to checking patients identification. To follow clerical procedures as directed by Office Co-ordinator for all clerical and related functions. To ensure accurate patient details are entered on the computer and confirmation details completed. Be able to use a PC and keyboard. To answer telephones and respond to general enquiries from wards and perform other clerical duties as may be directed by the Head of Radiography, Superintendent or Radiographer in charge of area. There will frequent interruptions from Radiology colleagues and other medical and non-medical Trust staff, so the ability to prioritise workflows is required. Delivery of instructions or equipment to wards and theatres as required Report problems with office equipment (computers etc) to a senior member of staff or IT as appropriate. Arrange for patients to come from the ward to the Radiology department. Communicating with ward staff for any preparation required. Informing porters of any transport requirements, e.g. infection risk, oxygen, mode of transport, etc. Clinical duties To assist in specialized procedures in Radiology examination rooms To be responsible for all aspects of patients care and communication whilst performing or assisting in procedures. The patients may frequently be anxious and nervous and the post holder will need to be able to identify such patients and provide the necessary support for such situations. To ensure all patients are examined in a clean, safe and tidy environment. Prepare basic sterile or clean trolleys for which training will be given. Assist medical staff in sterile procedures e.g. biopsies Assist patients as required, including: Escorting to toilet Undressing and dressing Transferring patients within departments Ensure any spillages are cleaned in accordance with Trust procedures. Explain procedures to patients and other health professionals as instructed by senior staff. Reassure and support patients during examinations (some intimate). Baby-sit for children whilst carer/sibling in X-ray room. Check patients glucose levels with glucometer if required. Undertake pregnancy tests as required pre-procedure Monitor levels of consumables in examination rooms and restock (incl. stationery items as necessary), reporting stock shortages to the Supplies Dept, the Radiographer in charge of area, or to Head of Imaging as appropriate. General duties Be able to transfer electronic Radiology images using the Image Exchange Portal, a computer system, both out of the Trust and back into the Trust. Support other uses within the Trust, when needed or appropriate. To carry out general tidying of the department and mobile x-ray units and light cleaning duties as and when deemed necessary by the Radiographer in charge of that area or the Head of Imaging. Cleaning of equipment where spillage has occurred, this includes any spillage of bodily fluids. Washing and cleaning medical equipment post procedure and package to return for sterilisation. Ensure safe use of specialist radiology equipment. To report equipment failures immediately to the Radiographer in charge of that area. There are long periods of standing or walking in the department. There are intermittent short moments where you will be sitting in front of the PC capturing data into the Radiology Information System. There are no financial responsibilities with this job, other than to be mindful of the fact all stock, medical and non-medical has a cost related to it. Standard Directorate Duties To comply with all Health and Safety Regulations including the Ionising Radiation Regulations (IRR99) and Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposures) Regulations (IRMER) 2000. To adhere to all departmental protocols, policies and procedures and the local MRI policy. To attend and participate in departmental staff meetings relevant to the post.