Radiology Support Worker - Higher level
| Posting date: | 11 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £24,625.00 to £25,674.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £24625.00 - £25674.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 June 2025 |
| Location: | Gateshead, NE9 6SX |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9297-25-0163 |
Summary
The Radiology Department operates a 24-hour service. You will be required to be flexible in relation to your base of work and will cover a variety of shifts Monday- Sundays covering hours 8.00am-8.00pm on a rotational basis. The post holder would be part of a multi-disciplinary team taking a patient centered approach to deliver a high standard of care. The post holder would be expected to: Provide supervisory support to Radiology support workers Assist and support professionals from the multi-disciplinary team with agreed clinical and administrative activities Have the ability to concentrate and manage multiple tasks within a busy environment. i.e. managing interruptions and queries Adhere to good practice and Trust policy when assessing and implementing manual handling techniques Plan ahead in the preparation of examination rooms when assisting during varied work lists Maintain work flow, ensure minimum waiting times, liaising with senior staff if problems/ potential problems arise Assist during examinations and procedures including but not limited to hysterosalpinograms, arthrograms, and interventional procedures. Ensure all areas and equipment are kept clean and tidy in accordance with Trust infection control policy Perform and record daily checks of emergency equipment e.g. crash trolley and suction Assist with the aftercare of the patient including removal of IV cannula and post procedural monitoring, escalating concerns appropriately to registered staff. Safely handle body fluids as stated in Trust policy Collect urine samples and perform pregnancy tests when deemed competent by Radiology staff Perform and interpret base line observations as directed and escalate concerns to registered radiology staff Perform phlebotomy and cannulation as and when required when deemed competent Accurately document episodes of care as appropriate Ensure appropriate stock management and ordering equipment and consumables wherever necessary