Bank Assistant Practitioner - Radiology

Job responsibilities

Professional Values

To ensure Trust standards and values are maintained and monitored to improve the quality of care to all who come into contact with the services provided by South Warwickshire Foundation Trust

Ensure records and documentation are maintained, kept confidential, and meets appropriate Trust standards, and in line with the Data Protection Act

Demonstrates a positive and enthusiastic approach to their work in order to maintain high morale and motivation within the department. Promoting a professional and positive working environment

To report any accidents or incidents via the DATIX incident reporting system and/or to an appropriate registered professional, ensuring an open and transparent culture.

To adhere to the Trusts dress code policy, maintaining a smart appearance at all times.

To adhere to the Trusts IT policies regarding e-mail and internet usage.

To ensure children and adults and protected from abuse and avoidable harm and report any safeguarding concerns in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.

Clinical Practice

To perform basic radiographic examinations within the limits of individual modules achieved from a recognised accredited training course, and not to exceed those boundaries

To report as directed by the supervising radiographer practitioner

To carry out all diagnostic procedures to the highest possible standard in line with departmental protocols and procedures.

Understand and observe the principles of IR(ME)R and participate in QA programmes

To ensure delivery of high quality care in accordance with Trust policies, procedures and guidelines.

To accurately document on RIS all care delivered to patients, maintaining confidentiality at all times.

To be responsible for clean, tidy working clinical areas and ensure all rooms are equipped and ready to use.

To report equipment faults to the supervising radiographer and take appropriate action.

Participate in activities to improve the quality, productivity and effectiveness of care in response to local and national policies and initiatives

To adhere to Infection Prevention and Control policies relevant to the area of work, demonstrating an understanding of cross infection.

To provide a safe environment in which to examine the patients

To provide a professional and efficient service to the patients

Participate in CPD

Communications and Interpersonal Relationships

Welcome patients, relatives and visitors to the clinical area, providing assistance, support and information where required, identifying individual needs and utilising a range of agreed communication mediums.

Always introduce yourself in line with the Trust privacy and dignity promises and the principles of good customer service.

Communicate effectively and professionally with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure that patient care is well planned, coordinated and communicated.

Team Working

To act in a professional manner, and as a role model, at all times, leading by example to junior members of the team

Support and cooperate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure that all statutory and Trust regulations are complied with.

Participate in research and audit as required by the multidisciplinary team to ensure standards of patient care are monitored and improved.

Education, Training and Personal Development

To ensure attendance at mandatory training sessions i.e infection control, resuscitation and moving and handling training.

To ensure maintenance and development of individual competence knowledge and skill

To participate in and undertake appropriate training and development activities including IT and clinical skills

Maintain up to date knowledge of changes in policies and procedures relevant to the post.

Qualifications

Essential

• Obtained an educational level of GCSE level 4-9 English and Maths or equivalent
• Foundation Degree in Diagnostic Imaging

Desirable

• Higher apprenticeship in Diagnostic Imaging

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience in delivering care and working in a healthcare, people centred environment
• Experience working as part of a team.

Desirable

• Experience in supervising others at work

Skills

Essential

• Evidence of competence in modules attained
• Evidence of regular updates and utilisation of specialist skills and competencies
• Manipulation of a wide range of radiology equipment and exposure factors
• Able to recognise when escalation to a registered professional is required
• Good written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills
• Competent IT skills
• Able to present information, written and orally in an accurate clear and logical manner
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload
• Able to work autonomously

Desirable

• Evidence of specialist extended skills and competencies
• Mentorship of Trainee Assistant Practitioners

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Able to work as part of a team
• Compassionate and caring nature
• Empathetic
• Reliable
• Responsibility for daily allocated workload

Other

Essential

• Passes pre-employment checks
• Able to work flexibly over 24 hour period
• Able to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities
• Able, with appropriate support, to work in an emotionally demanding environment

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).