Radiology Department Assistant - MRI
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 13 Ionawr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £30,546.00 i £32,207.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £30546.00 - £32207.00 a year |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 27 Ionawr 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | London, SE5 9RS |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | C9213-26-0033 |
Crynodeb
Communication Welcome and receive patients, staff, and visitors to the CT / MRI department in a kind, courteous, and professional manner. Respond to patient and staff enquiries, providing clear and helpful information as required. Communicate effectively with colleagues across all levels, both within and outside the department, to ensure the smooth running of the service. Provide patients, including children, with clear and accurate information about their examinations and the necessary preparations. Collaborate with radiographers and other team members to support diagnostic procedures and patient care. Check and update patient personal details and demographics, ensuring accurate appointment check-in. Direct patients to the appropriate waiting areas and provide clear instructions regarding their preparation (e.g. changing into gowns, drinking water). Monitor patients in waiting areas, responding to needs promptly and informing clinical staff when further assistance is required. Liaise with superintendent radiographers and consultants regarding workflow, protocol queries, and imaging requests. Coordinate with ward staff to arrange inpatient examinations at mutually convenient times. Encourage outpatients to leave feedback via the Friends and Family Test. Provide communication support across other departmental modalities as required, in line with service needs. Analytical judgemental skills Input data accurately and with attention to detail to support safe and effective patient care. Identify and report equipment faults promptly to the PACS/IT Manager and Modality Superintendent or Clinical Specialist, in line with departmental procedures. Monitor patient waiting times and alert the lead radiographers to any delays that may impact patient flow or service delivery. Complete patient safety checklists (e.g. general, colon, cardiac, pregnancy, MRI safety) thoroughly and accurately, escalating any identified concerns to the appropriate staff member. Planning and Organisational skills Assist with the safe and efficient movement of patients within the department and during imaging examinations. Help coordinate services by liaising with wards and other departments to ensure the timely flow of patients and continuity of care. Monitor and maintain appropriate stock levels of consumables to support uninterrupted service delivery. Retrieve patient records and other necessary documentation as required to support clinical workflows. Physical skills and Effort Assist radiographers with manual handling of patients during examinations, including the safe positioning of patients from intensive care and high dependency units. Support patients with changing and provide personal care as required, ensuring dignity is maintained at all times for both ambulatory and non-ambulatory patients. Responsibility for patient care Perform intravenous (IV) cannulation to a high standard to prepare patients for contrast-enhanced imaging procedures, ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout. Perform Point of Care Testing (POCT) duties, including undertaking quality assurance procedures, recording and interpreting results, and accurately documenting outcomes in the EPIC electronic patient record system. Prepare patients for cardiac scans by recording vital observations pre- and post-procedure, following departmental protocols. Adhere to all Trust infection prevention and control standards, ensuring a clean and safe clinical environment is maintained at all times. Clean and disinfect equipment in line with local procedures and infection control guidance. Physical Environment and Working Conditions Work in environments where there is regular exposure to unpleasant conditions, including body fluids and open wounds. Perform duties within Radiation Controlled Areas and high-strength magnetic fields, following all relevant safety procedures and guidance. Performance Support continuous improvement in service performance by contributing to the collection and reporting of activity-related data. Record capacity and demand statistics accurately to assist with service planning and performance monitoring. Other Duties Prepare the department at the start of the day by ensuring patient areas are clean, rooms are stocked, equipment is switched on, and essential supplies are available. Liaise with the supply chain team to report and follow up on stock shortages or supply issues, ensuring minimal disruption to service delivery. Emotional Effort Demonstrate empathy, patience, and reassurance when supporting patients who may be anxious, needle-phobic, or claustrophobic, helping to ensure a positive experience.