Radiographic Assistant

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

The Community Radiology Service in East Sussex is seeking to appoint a highly motivated radiographic assistant to join the team at Lewes Victoria Hospital. The role will be a clinical and administrative one (40/60 split).

The main tasks will include ensuring that referrals are administrated according to local processes and appointments for imaging are made within national waiting times. To ensure the post holder gets the most out of the job, communication and organisational skills are key and will be evidenced at interview. Previous experience working in an NHS setting will be essential. The clinical aspects of the role will include chaperoning for ultrasound scans and assisting in the x-ray room when required and according to patients needs.

The radiology team is innovative, encourages feedback for continuous improvement and adheres to regulatory and best practice.

Main duties of the job

Job Summary

a) To act as first contact with patients attending the community radiology departments, help with the care of patients undergoing x-ray and ultrasound examination and assist with the provision with an efficient and high quality service.

b) Provide a range of administrative support as well as monitoring patient pathways to ensure compliance to waiting time standard within the radiology services.

About us

SCFT offers excellent support to staff with regular high quality supervision, wellbeing support and opportunities for personal and professional development and we look forward to you joining our teams as qualified SCPHNs.

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust (SCFT) is the largest community healthcare provider in Sussex.

  • Over 8,400 full time, part time and bank staff members
  • Medical, nursing and therapeutic care provided to over 10,000 children and adults a day
  • July 2018 Care Quality Commission (CQC) rating of 'Good' with 'Outstanding' features
  • Flexible working patterns offered across all services
  • Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks
  • Accredited Level 3 Disability Confident Leader

SCFT is an inclusive employer that promotes equality and challenges discrimination, and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. Applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, disabled candidates and LGBT+ candidates are particularly encouraged, to ensure the Trust's workforce reflects the diverse communities it serves.

Date posted

03 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year Per Annum/Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

150-CP1402-PC

Job locations

Lewes Victoria Hospital

Nevill Road

Lewes

BN7 1PE


Job description

Job responsibilities

a) To act as first point of contact for patients attending for x-ray and ultrasound examination, greeting them and confirming patient data.

b) To input patient data and maintain accurate records using the Radiology information system (CRIS).

c) To act as chaperone during ultrasound examinations as required and to assist radiographer and sonographer with patient management during examination.

d) Ensure all imaging sessions are utilised at the Radiology site, escalating capacity and demand issues as soon as they arise.

Job description

Job responsibilities

a) To act as first point of contact for patients attending for x-ray and ultrasound examination, greeting them and confirming patient data.

b) To input patient data and maintain accurate records using the Radiology information system (CRIS).

c) To act as chaperone during ultrasound examinations as required and to assist radiographer and sonographer with patient management during examination.

d) Ensure all imaging sessions are utilised at the Radiology site, escalating capacity and demand issues as soon as they arise.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Evidence of good general education to GCSE level including Maths and English

Desirable

  • Administration NVQ2 or equivalent skills
  • NVQ level 2 in Health and Social care

Expereince

Essential

  • Experience of working with the public face to face and by telephone
  • Admin and clerical experience working in a health and social care environment
  • Experience working within a team structure
  • Use of patient record systems
  • Experience of patient care duties in a hospital setting

Desirable

  • Previous experience of using specialised databases
  • Experience of working in a hospital environment

Skills and knowledge

Essential

  • Previous experience working under instruction from a registered practitioner or line manager without direct supervision or support
  • Evidence of digital literacy
  • Evidence of ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and other staff in an efficient and professional manner
  • Evidence of ability to recognise and prevent situations that maybe detrimental to the health and well being of an individual
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Evidence of good general education to GCSE level including Maths and English

Desirable

  • Administration NVQ2 or equivalent skills
  • NVQ level 2 in Health and Social care

Expereince

Essential

  • Experience of working with the public face to face and by telephone
  • Admin and clerical experience working in a health and social care environment
  • Experience working within a team structure
  • Use of patient record systems
  • Experience of patient care duties in a hospital setting

Desirable

  • Previous experience of using specialised databases
  • Experience of working in a hospital environment

Skills and knowledge

Essential

  • Previous experience working under instruction from a registered practitioner or line manager without direct supervision or support
  • Evidence of digital literacy
  • Evidence of ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and other staff in an efficient and professional manner
  • Evidence of ability to recognise and prevent situations that maybe detrimental to the health and well being of an individual

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Lewes Victoria Hospital

Nevill Road

Lewes

BN7 1PE


Employer's website

https://www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk/work-with-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Lewes Victoria Hospital

Nevill Road

Lewes

BN7 1PE


Employer's website

https://www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk/work-with-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Radiology East Team Lead

Amy Goodger

a.goodger@nhs.net

07580895426

Date posted

03 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year Per Annum/Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

150-CP1402-PC

Job locations

Lewes Victoria Hospital

Nevill Road

Lewes

BN7 1PE


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