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Radiology Assistant

Dyddiad hysbysebu:	19 Ebrill 2025
Cyflog:	£12.25 yr awr
Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog:	£12.25 an hour
Oriau:	Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau:	27 Ebrill 2025
Lleoliad:	Swansea, SA1 8FD
Cwmni:	NHS Jobs
Math o swydd:	Parhaol
Cyfeirnod swydd:	E0013-25-0013

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Job Description To work alone in a specified setting under indirect supervision (i.e. via telephone.) To process bookings for all modalities; MRI, Ultrasound and X-ray. To work independently, with delegated responsibility, undertaking duties in relation to the departmental administration/organization with direction and supervision from a Radiographer. To be responsible for ensuring all relevant enquiries referring to the Radiography department are handled efficiently and effectively, liaising with patients, Consultants and other relevant hospital staff. To provide assistance to the Radiographers by undertaking delegated tasks as required. Chaperone patients during imaging procedures. Care for the patient's needs and attend to their welfare in accordance with safe working practice. Assist the radiographer/specialists to transfer and positioning of patients and equipment using appropriate manual handling techniques. To encourage and motivate patients with their radiology examinations. To contribute to the maintenance of accurate written and electronic records using the specific radiology reporting systems and use of diary and records with guidance from registered staff. Preparation and care of patients during and following their examination, as appropriate. Assisting in injection/drainage/biopsy procedures (laying of sterile trolleys, correctly labelling, correct record keeping and delivery of samples). To complete local safety WHO checklist pre and post procedures, where appropriate. To complete patient safety questionnaires with the patient within the MRI unit, this will be checked and signed off by the MRI radiographers. To demonstrate physical ability to carry out Radiology investigations including safer handling techniques. E.g. use of wheelchairs, hoists, pat slides Provides clerical and technical cover as required. To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and provide support and advice to other members as required To be responsible for planning and prioritising own designated workload and manage time effectively. To participate with the multidisciplinary team in the care of patients undergoing non interventional and interventional radiological procedures e.g, Ultrasound scans Joint Injections, Biopsies, Drainages, etc. Communication To provide a high standard of customer care by developing a rapport with client and promote good working relationships at all times. To be able to motivate and persuade others through good communication skills, with the benefit of verbal and non-verbal skills, using written and electronic information where needed. To demonstrate the ability to communicate routine information to patient, carers and other staff, where there may be barriers to communication e.g. language barriers, hearing loss, lack of understanding, pain etc. Gather and collect information to plan intervention/liaise with others. To maintain close links, and communicate effectively with all staff and people involved in patient care, including ward staff and doctors. To be aware of how to resolve conflict and verbal complaints and to follow the organisations' formal complaints procedure. Planning & Organizing To perform enquiries regarding patient data on the PACS and CC8 systems and updating accordingly. Complete patient records/care pathway, print and/or result notifications of radiology reports in keeping with own capabilities Checking patients clinical and non-clinical detail and taking notes of contraindications prior to procedures Prepare Radiography/MRI/Ultrasound rooms ready for radiography procedures Monitor/maintain stock levels, replace/replenish as required. To perform daily patient list checks, ensuring that the manual patient list matches the order information on CC8/Compucare. Maintaining necessary records and statistics. Have high access to highly confidential information and the need to respect this confidentiality is of the utmost importance Analytical Understand the importance of local audits and how they aim to safeguard high quality care of patients and contribute to HMT governance. Participate in departmental meetings. Be able to react appropriately to changing demands and situations, working as part of the team to be flexible and accommodating as appropriate. Quality Governance Recognise the need to participate in ongoing personal development by attending essential training for the role. Participate fully in the Appraisal and Development Review Process. All staff have an individual responsibility for creating accurate records of their work, making entries into, and managing all patient records effectively in line with all the health record keeping policies and procedures in order to meet the hospitals legal, regulatory and accountability requirements. Tasks Specific Skills Assisting the Radiographers by acting as a chaperone and supporting both the radiographer/specialist, and the patient throughout a radiological procedure. To participate in the efficient day to day running of the Radiology Department/Service. To plan and organise a delegated workload with regards to patients priorities To be responsible for preparing and maintaining equipment used in carrying out Radiology duties and to adhere to departmental policies. To carry out administrative and clerical duties in relation to the service including maintenance of client records, recording and collating patient contacts, liaising with patients and carers. To be flexible in the approach to the job as it may be necessary to undertake different duties as requested by the Radiographer/specialist whenever necessary to assist in the general running of the service. Maintain confidentiality, equality and dignity at all times Demonstrate commitment to training and development by taking every reasonable opportunity to maintain and update knowledge, competence and skill and assisting new members to the team by demonstrating own duties in a professional manner Be up to date with competencies and relevant training before completing specific patient care tasks. Acquire & maintain Intermediate Life Support (ILS) training (refresher: annually, as per required) Acquire & maintain Moving and Safer handling training. Complete Health & Safety Executive, Display Screen Equipment (DSE) checklist (for episodes of screen time of >60mins) to comply with H&S (DSE) Regulation 1992. Maintain appearance and behavior in accordance with HMTs uniform policy Comply with HMTs policies and procedures. Cleaning and general hygiene tasks in the examination areas, including re-stocking in work areas. To clean and maintain the clinical areas, materials and equipment. Stocktaking of designated consumable. Training and Professional Development To participate in formal induction and complete core competencies training. To undertake relevant radiographic assistant training when the opportunity for this becomes available, based on service need and demand. To participate in the annual staff appraisal and supervision scheme and identify key performance objectives and continuing educational needs. To be an active member of any in service training programme provided, including staff meetings, mandatory training, peer review, community meetings etc. and attend identified external courses where appropriate. To demonstrate an understanding of clinical governance and risk management and apply to work situation. To be responsible for own development activities and recording this with the supervision and guidance of senior staff. Up to date with any mandatory training e.g. E-learning and courses provided by HMT Health & Safety To take reasonable care to prevent injury to themselves or others who may be affected by their acts or omissions To co-operate fully in discharging HMT policies and procedures with regard to health and safety matters To immediately, report to their manager any shortcomings in health and safety procedures and practice To report any accidents or dangerous incidents to their immediate manager and safety representative as early as possible and submit a completed accident / incident form Ensure correct personal protective equipment is used