Radiology Department Assistant
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Job summary
Radiology Department Assistant
We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Assistants to join our Dynamic Team.
To assist Radiographers and other staff working with all sections of the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Radiology Department as required.
To assist in the provision of high quality patient care for all patients attending the department, ensuring seamless delivery of services within the designated work area.
To provide high quality fundamental care to patients under the direction of a Registered Practitioner, providing assistance, individualised care and support to patients attending the Radiology Department.
To support the Radiographer(s) working at the spoke facilities through the provision of both clerical and technical assistance.
To carry out a range of clerical and administrative duties as required.
A development opportunity may be available for candidates who have not completed the CARE CERTIFICATE to start as a band 2 until the care certificate has been completed.
Please note, previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
- The postholder will assist Radiographers, Consultant Radiologists and other staff working within all sections of the Radiology Department and its spoke facilities (to include Ultrasound, General X-Ray, Fluoroscopy, Mammography, CT and MRI) carrying out radiography-related duties, as required
- They will contribute to the provision of high quality patient care for all patients attending the Radiology Department, ensuring seamless delivery of services within the designated work area
- The postholder will carry out assigned tasks involving direct patient care, under the direction of a Registered Practitioner. To include supporting patients with personal care needs, and providing chaperoning support as required
- The post requires full participation in the rotational shift system
- The postholder is required to take accountability and responsibility for own actions ,and to work within the CARE values of the Trust
- The post requires completion of the Care Certificate
About us
The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is the main provider of hospital services for the population of Reading, Newbury, Wokingham and the towns and villages of west Berkshire.
Reading sits on the River Thames and is served by great road and rail links to London, Oxford, and Southampton. With excellent leisure and shopping facilities, and a thriving cultural scene, Reading is a wonderful place to live, work, and play and provides excellent facilities for families, including some of the best state and private schools in the UK.
The CQC recently rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as Good.
Our values: Compassionate, Aspirational, Resourceful, Excellent,reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen.
Details
Date posted
17 March 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£23,615 to £25,674 a year per annum, pro rata for part time candidates
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
193-7053448UCGB3-RDA
Job locations
Diagnostic - Radiology - Main X-Ray
Reading
RG1 5AN
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Diagnostic - Radiology - Main X-Ray
Reading
RG1 5AN
Employer's website
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