Band 2 Imaging Department Assistant

Job summary

**This vacancy is for Birmingham Heartlands hospital only but successful candidates will be expected to cover shifts at Solihull hospital MRI and Washwood Heath Health and Wellbeing centre when required. Shift patterns are for 8am-8pm long day shifts only and will cover any day of the week including weekends and bank holidays when required**.

The Imaging Department Assistant will be a key member of the multidisciplinary team involved in the provision of a patient centred imaging service.

The post holder will assist the Directorate's radiographic and other qualified staff in maintaining the patient environment to the highest standard and ensuring patient movement to and from the examination rooms is carried out safely, efficiently and in a dignified manner. Where appropriate the post holder will assist clinical members of the team during radiological examinations and procedures.

To ensure that the service is maintained to the best possible standard, it may be necessary, from time to time, for the post holder to be moved to alternative duties within his/her/their competence. The holder of this post will work shifts as required with an expectation to provide cover for other Imaging Support Workers absences to meet service needs.

In line with service needs may be required to provide clerical support including attending patients on arrival within the department and telephone enquiries.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be required to gain the required knowledge and skills to meet the Occupational Standards relevant to the post.

To liaise with radiographers and with reference to prioritising patients.

To assist and support Radiographers, assistant practitioners and Radiologists when undertaking imaging examinations of patients.

To communicate with patients and carers in difficult circumstances. To be able to persuade and encourage patients in a tactful manner.

To ring wards and communicate with portering staff. To contact and liaise with transport when arranging for out patients to return home.

To observe the condition of the patient, and to be able to identify and employ the most appropriate and effective method of moving the patient.

To observe patients in waiting areas, reporting changes or concerns with the patient's condition to a radiographer or registered nurse immediately.

To prepare examination rooms, assist in clinical areas and with moving patients.

To be able to identify respiratory or cardiac arrest and take action immediately.

The following principles of good practice will be a fundamental requirement of the post holder in the delivery of high-quality patient care:

*support individuals' rights and choices

*support individuals through effective communication

*maintain confidentiality of information

*acknowledge individuals' personal beliefs and identity

*promote anti-discriminatory practice

*maintain safety and security of individuals

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Heartlands Hospital

Bordesley Green E

Birmingham

West Midlands

B9 5SS

Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Heartlands Hospital

Bordesley Green E

Birmingham

West Midlands

B9 5SS

Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

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