Warning
This job advert has expired and applications have closed.
Evening X-ray Assistant | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 21 February 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £23,615 pa/pr |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 23 March 2025 |
| Location: | Poole, BH15 2JB |
| Company: | Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7001318/153-SP04271 |
Summary
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an EVENING X-RAY ASSISTANT at Poole Hospital, University Hospitals Dorset.
Current we have vacancy in our team of 3 evening X-ray assistants. The successful candidate would become part of the X-ray Evening Assistant team and rota, working 3 consecutive evenings a week pro rota between the hours 16:30 - 00:15. All duties would mainly be based in the Emergency Department (ED) and Urgent Treatment Care (UTC) areas in X-ray, although an element of support in main X-ray is expect as required.
The role involves supporting the radiographers in the imaging of our patients, offering patient care and assistance as required. The role also has a strong element in communicating with the wards and basic IT skills.
Base Location: Poole Hospital
Interview Date: TBC
Main duties include;
• assisting the radiographers
• working and being part of the X-ray team
• changing and prepping patients when required
• transporting trolley patients between areas.
• communicating and organising patients from the wards
• using the radiology IT and portering systems.
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 teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some 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 about this at interview.
• To undertake some clerical duties including use of the Radiology Information System and E.D. Agyle system.
• Ensure the integrity of all documentation prior to an examination/investigation being undertaken.
• Ensure all documentation is recorded accurately, legibly, signed and dated in accordance with Trust and departmental policies and procedures.
• To assist in the moving of patients, equipment or stock.
• To maintain cleanliness and tidiness in all patient and staff areas, including damp dusting X-ray equipment.
• To maintain adequate stock levels of consumables in X-ray rooms.
• To be responsible for accurate record keeping and the quality input of patient data on all Trust I.T. systems.
• To ensure mandatory training & competency is maintained through BEAT, inclusive of resuscitation techniques, H&S, fire, and Manual Handling.
• To adhere to all departmental protocols & policies.
• To possess initiative, developed judgement and decision-making skills.
• To be flexible in respect to working arrangements, to ensure the needs of the patient are met.
• To undertake other duties that may be assigned from time to time by mutual consent in accordance with the development of the post.
This advert closes on Sunday 9 Mar 2025
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.