Evening Radiographic Department Assistant, CT & MRI
| Posting date: | 03 September 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £23,615 pa/pro rata (plus enhanced rate after 8pm) |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 03 October 2024 |
| Location: | Bournemouth, BH7 7DW |
| Company: | Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6612658/153-SP03472-A |
Summary
A Vacancy at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust.
The CT Support Radiographic Department Assistant (RDA) works in the CT Department undertaking various roles. Their main duties are:
1. Assisting patients prepare for their examination.
2. Porter patients on trolleys and in wheelchairs from the Emergency Department to the CT Department.
3. Explain procedures to patients, requiring empathy as some patients may be anxious, distressed and in significant pain.
4. Performing basic nursing duties and care of the patient including dealing with bodily fluids, i.e. assisting patients with vomit bowls and bedpans, etc.
5. Inputting and accessing data into the department computer systems such as the Radiology Information system (RIS), EPR blood result system and the electronic portering system (TMS).
6. Ensure the scan rooms are clean and prepared ready for the next examination and stock levels are maintained.
7. Liaison with other wards, depts and staff members to arrange patient examinations, etc.
8. Assisting patients on and off scan beds from both wheel chairs and trolleys, following appropriate manual handling training.
You will be working closely with Radiographers and other Emergency Department Staff. A basic knowledge of nursing, or experience in a caring profession, would be an advantage but full training will be provided.
Part-Time Shift Position (10.5 Hours per week )
The Part-Time shift rotation is as follows:
• Week 1 – Monday – Thursday 6.30pm - 11pm
• Week 2 – Friday – Sunday 6.30pm - 11pm
• Week 3 – Week off
In addition to the above working days the successful candidate will be expected to volunteer for additional duties to assist in covering annual leave and sickness.
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Interview Date: TBC
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.
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert
This advert closes on Tuesday 17 Sep 2024
The CT Support Radiographic Department Assistant (RDA) works in the CT Department undertaking various roles. Their main duties are:
1. Assisting patients prepare for their examination.
2. Porter patients on trolleys and in wheelchairs from the Emergency Department to the CT Department.
3. Explain procedures to patients, requiring empathy as some patients may be anxious, distressed and in significant pain.
4. Performing basic nursing duties and care of the patient including dealing with bodily fluids, i.e. assisting patients with vomit bowls and bedpans, etc.
5. Inputting and accessing data into the department computer systems such as the Radiology Information system (RIS), EPR blood result system and the electronic portering system (TMS).
6. Ensure the scan rooms are clean and prepared ready for the next examination and stock levels are maintained.
7. Liaison with other wards, depts and staff members to arrange patient examinations, etc.
8. Assisting patients on and off scan beds from both wheel chairs and trolleys, following appropriate manual handling training.
You will be working closely with Radiographers and other Emergency Department Staff. A basic knowledge of nursing, or experience in a caring profession, would be an advantage but full training will be provided.
Part-Time Shift Position (10.5 Hours per week )
The Part-Time shift rotation is as follows:
• Week 1 – Monday – Thursday 6.30pm - 11pm
• Week 2 – Friday – Sunday 6.30pm - 11pm
• Week 3 – Week off
In addition to the above working days the successful candidate will be expected to volunteer for additional duties to assist in covering annual leave and sickness.
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Interview Date: TBC
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.
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert
This advert closes on Tuesday 17 Sep 2024
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