Job responsibilities
Job Title:Clinical Imaging Assistant
Main Place of Work:Work will be based in London, currently at the St Georges Hospital.This role is not considered a mobile role due to no requirement for travel outside the nominated region.
Responsible to:Deputies to Head of PET/CT & CT
Accountable to: Chief Executive, Cobalt Health
Line management
There is no line management responsibilities associated with this role
Job Purpose:
- To work as part of the team within the mobile diagnostic imaging services, to include clerical, technical and caring duties as allocated under the direction and supervision of the manager, or superintendent in charge.
- To provide support for patients and relatives attending the TLHC units for imaging examinations.
Key Relationships
Cobalt staff team, mobile site staff, logistics, support engineers and patients.
Key areas of responsibility will include:
Operational Duties
- Assisting radiographers and radiologists in imaging procedures
Chaperoning patients for intimate examinations, procedures
Patient cannulation (training will be provided)
Undertaking clinical audits
Stock control and ordering
Preparation of clinical areas
Managing busy patient lists
Responding to patient queries
To provide physical and emotional support to patients throughout theirattendance on the mobile units
Support, welcome and assists friends and relatives accompanying patientsto the department
To provide information and support to patients about their examinationincluding undressing, reassurance and explanation, and portering duties tothose in wheelchairs or on stretchers
Conducting screening safety checks with patients prior to examination toensure their suitability for imaging examinations or procedures and to ensure that any contraindications are brought to the immediate attention of thesupervising radiographer or line manager
Escorting patients to and from mobile scanners at locations in the UK whereCobalt provides mobile diagnostic imaging services
Supporting the radiographers with the positioning of patients on the scannersand set up of equipment under the supervision of radiographers, operatingsafely in accordance with all health and safety polices
Data entry using radiology administration systems, data sharing and imagetransfer using Picture Archive (PACS), Imaging Exchange Portal (IEP) andother associated information systems ensuring accurate, legible,comprehensive medical records are maintained
To ensure a clean, safe and appropriate environment that facilitatesprevention and control of infections in compliance with regulatoryrequirements
To undertake, following appropriate documented competency training, IVcannulation for the safe administration of contrast agents if deemedappropriate
Undertake annual self-audit for IV insertion accuracy and provide audit datato clinical managers for review at appraisal
Remove IV cannula in accordance with departmental procedures and policyand infection control practice
Specific Duties
- To understand and support the duties of the clinical department managers, superintendents and senior radiographers through regular communications and/or meetings and to use this knowledge effectively in planning of daily responsibilities.
- To assist the clinical department managers, superintendents or senior radiographers with the development of and implementation of workflow/processes within the TLHC service and the clinical imaging assistant team.
- To assist in clinical audits, collate data and generate KPI reports with accuracy and attention to detail.
- To support the service during external visits by Trust or industry stakeholders including CQC and QSI inspectors.
- Participate in clinical imaging assistant team meetings and when requested provide update reports in area of work.
- Support the delivery of induction, education and clinical training to colleagues within the team.
- Maintain up to date and accurate personal CPD records and participate in appraisal and mandatory training.
- Liaise with the Infection Control Lead to monitor and maintain environmental and patient equipment cleanliness and complete necessary checklists in accordance with the infection prevention and control program.
- Responsibility for stock checking consumables and ensuring correct levels are maintained, including items on the resuscitation trolley/bag and maintaining accurate monthly records.
- Dispense drugs as a designated practitioner under the direction of the medical practitioner or appointed practitioner (line manager) and maintain accurate records in accordance with medicine management legislation.
- Remove IV cannula in accordance with departmental procedures and policy and infection control practice [if relevant to the service].
- Any other duties in accordance with the level of the role.
Management of Resources
- Monitor and maintain laundry supplies and clinical consumables.
- Monitor and maintain beverage/refreshment supplies.
- Responsible for maintaining adequate supplies of stationery and marketing literature on the TLHC units.
Teamwork
To work collaboratively with other departments within Cobalt.
Taking an active part in team meetings.
Champion the professional integrity of the organisation.
Adhere to corporate policy and procedure.
Advise and mentor staff members, particularly junior staff members.
Confidentiality
Under no circumstances either during or after the end of your employment (however it is terminated) may you divulge to any unauthorised person confidential information relating to the Charity. This includes, but is not limited to, information covering patients, individual staff records, industrial relations, financial affairs, contract terms and prices or business forecasts.
Data Protection
If required to do so, to obtain, process and/or use information held on computer or other IT system in a fair and lawful way. To hold data only for specific registered purpose and not use or disclose it in any way incompatible with such purpose. To disclose data only to authorised persons or organisations as instructed.
DBS Disclosure
All appointments are subject to a satisfactory initial DBS check by the Disclosure and Baring Service and satisfactory repeat checks, carried out in line with the policy in force at the time. Failure to disclose any convictions or cautions may result in the withdrawal of the post or termination of contract.
Equality and Diversity
It is the responsibility of all employees to support the Charitys vision of promoting a positive approach to diversity and equality of opportunity, to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage in service delivery and employment, and to manage, support or comply through the implementation of Equality & Diversity Strategies and Policies.
Health & Safety
In addition to any responsibilities specified within your job description above, it is your duty to:
Take reasonable care of the health and safety of yourself and of the other people who may be affected by actions and omissions at work.
Co-operate with the employer in ensuring that all statutory and other requirements are complied with.
Infection Control
Make themselves aware of their responsibilities for infection prevention and control. Cooperate with the employer in ensuring that all infection prevention and control policies and procedures are complied with. Conduct hand hygiene in accordance with Cobalt policy, challenging those around you who do not.
Information Governance
You should be aware of all information governance policies and procedures, in order to ensure necessary safeguards are upheld for the appropriate use of patient and personal information. You are required to undertake the Data Protection training included in the NHS IT Governance Toolkit as instructed.
Personal Development
You are required to participate in the organisations annual appraisal scheme. The end of year appraisal will include a personal development review where progress made over the last year is discussed and agreed. Focus on the following years departmental and personal objectives will be identified, discussed and agreed.
You are expected to maintain competency, learning new techniques and technology as required and retain records of continuing professional development (cpd) to ensure continuity of membership to your professional organisation.
All staff are encouraged to participate in training/activities that will help develop their wider skills and assist them in managing their personal welfare and be attentive to the welfare of colleagues.
Completion of Cobalt Healths mandatory training programme.
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