MRI Radiographic / Imaging Department Assistant
| Posting date: | 30 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £24,625 - £25,674 pro rata pa |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 29 June 2025 |
| Location: | Derby, DE22 3NE |
| Company: | University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7026247/320-CDCS-3643 |
Summary
A Vacancy at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust.
An opportunity has arisen for Band 3 Radiographic Department Assistant posts in the MRI department to help support the trusts CDC sites here at UHDB.
You will play a pivotal role within our team and are often the first point of contact for many of the patients who attend our department.
You will greet and assist patients before, during and after procedures, preparing the patients for their MRI examination. Good communication skills are essential. You will also assist with duties as allocated under the direction and supervision of the radiographer and always following Trust Policies and Procedures.
To be responsible for maintaining stock levels to assist in the training of new support staff, enabling them to become fully conversant with the duties applicable to them.
Training will be provided to perform IV cannulations.
The successful candidates to work at one of our main UHDB and CDC sites. They will have a base site, however they may be required to work across site subject to service need.
The radiographic department assistant will work closely as part of the multidisciplinary team in Imaging with other disciplines including medical, nursing and AHPs regarding diagnostic MRI imaging.
To assist with patient care, hoisting, changing, moving and administration of patients arriving in all areas of the Imaging Department, and continue that care where necessary throughout the imaging process.
To be familiar with all routine procedures and provide support for a defined range of specialised procedures, eg. complex MRI exams, cardiac/stress scans, small bowel prep and patient monitoring to facilitate individualised patient care and smooth running of the service
To support infection control measures in the Imaging Department, eg. assist with preparation of rooms and cleaning up afterwards.
To be responsible for the general cleaning and quality assurance programme for the MRI associated equipment under supervision from the clinical staff.
To be responsible for stock control and storage management of contrast agents and routine deliveries.
Closing date: 08 June 2025
Interview date: 19 June 2025
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts:
• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4thbusiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorshipImpacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers
This advert closes on Sunday 8 Jun 2025
An opportunity has arisen for Band 3 Radiographic Department Assistant posts in the MRI department to help support the trusts CDC sites here at UHDB.
You will play a pivotal role within our team and are often the first point of contact for many of the patients who attend our department.
You will greet and assist patients before, during and after procedures, preparing the patients for their MRI examination. Good communication skills are essential. You will also assist with duties as allocated under the direction and supervision of the radiographer and always following Trust Policies and Procedures.
To be responsible for maintaining stock levels to assist in the training of new support staff, enabling them to become fully conversant with the duties applicable to them.
Training will be provided to perform IV cannulations.
The successful candidates to work at one of our main UHDB and CDC sites. They will have a base site, however they may be required to work across site subject to service need.
The radiographic department assistant will work closely as part of the multidisciplinary team in Imaging with other disciplines including medical, nursing and AHPs regarding diagnostic MRI imaging.
To assist with patient care, hoisting, changing, moving and administration of patients arriving in all areas of the Imaging Department, and continue that care where necessary throughout the imaging process.
To be familiar with all routine procedures and provide support for a defined range of specialised procedures, eg. complex MRI exams, cardiac/stress scans, small bowel prep and patient monitoring to facilitate individualised patient care and smooth running of the service
To support infection control measures in the Imaging Department, eg. assist with preparation of rooms and cleaning up afterwards.
To be responsible for the general cleaning and quality assurance programme for the MRI associated equipment under supervision from the clinical staff.
To be responsible for stock control and storage management of contrast agents and routine deliveries.
Closing date: 08 June 2025
Interview date: 19 June 2025
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts:
• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4thbusiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorshipImpacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers
This advert closes on Sunday 8 Jun 2025