Imaging Care Assistant

Job description

Job responsibilities

To facilitate the throughput of patients attending the Imaging Department so as to optimise the use of all resources and minimising delays.

To support service delivery during weekdays, weekends, evenings and bank holidays as part of a roster. This incorporates locations at Derriford, South West Imaging Academy, Derriford Research Park, Cumberland UTC, Derriford UTC, future Plymouth CDC and in the community in the pre hospital setting.

To register and book in patients on the computerised radiology system (CRIS) when required.

Book patients on to the portering system (synbiotix)

Providing reassurance to patients using the departments giving information to patients about their procedures.

Providing emotional and physical support to patients during their treatments.

Reporting any faults with equipment.

Take patient observations when required.

Conduct point of care testing when required.

Cannulate patients when required

Assisting with the preparation of clinical rooms

In the absence of the inpatient co-ordinator provide this role by assessing the clinical urgency of the patient, co-ordinate with the wards and input the tasks in the portering system, synbiotix.

To transport patients to and from the department in wheelchairs or beds either alone or with a Porter or colleague as necessary. Also moving equipment from one modality to another.

To assess any infection risks & use necessary precautions. There may be on occasional contacts with bodily fluids. To be competent in infection control issues concerning medical equipment in all areas of imaging.

To be able to organise & prioritise your own workload to maintain efficient & effective patient management.

To participate in any other duties commensurate with grade & at the discretion of the Service Line Manager and Modality Leads.

To demonstrate the posts duties to assist in the training of new ICAs, Student Radiographers, Trainee Sonographers and Assistant Practitioners.

To use IPM & keyboard skills to accurately enter patient information on to the computer system (CRIS) ensuring that data/alarms held is correct and completed in a timely manner.

Adhere to the date protection act ensuring patient confidentiality at all times.

To maintain yearly competences in accordance with the modality in which you are working.

Be able to assess a patients mobility needs and apply the appropriate manual handling techniques.

To support & enhance the continual quality initiative programme ensuring a quality first approach to all aspects of work in the Imaging Department.

To assist with the daily checking, re-stocking of the Resus Trolley and the weekly check with a senior member of staff

The ability to be able to work with other employees as part of a multi skilled team, flexibility in working patterns to fulfil unexpected clinical requirements.

To act as a chaperone when required ensuring that the patients dignity is protected. These patients need to be dealt with in a sensitive & empathetic manner due to the nature of the examination.

Empty sharps bins and dispose of in the correct place. Confidential waste and yellow bags should be placed in the correct areas for disposal.

Wipe down equipment after appropriately every use and reset the room between patients.

To assist in medical emergencies i.e. resus or contrast reactions.

Understand when to deliver BLS and the skills to deliver.

To possess the skills or be willing to be trained to take patient observations.

Take patient observations when required.

Conduct point of care testing when required.

Cannulate patients when required

Doing patient observations

Doing blood sugars and point of care

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• oDemonstrable experience of providing care in a healthcare or social setting
• oBe able to work as a member of a team
• oDemonstrable experience of time management and prioritising work
• oUnderstands and committed to a caring approach to patients & relatives

Qualifications

Essential

• oOne of the following oAccredited Level 3 (SCQF - 6): - City and Guilds 3 oNVQ 3 oAccredited BTEC National Diploma oExperience equivalent to the above qualifications
• oLevel 2 Functional skills in English and Math's, or equivalent
• oCompletion of accredited Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support (that maps to the Apprenticeship Standard for Senior Health Care Support Worker)
• oEquivalent demonstrable experience

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

• oEffective and appropriate communication skills both written and verbal
• oAbility to work with minimum supervision to a high standard

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).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Plymouth

Derriford Hospital,

Plymouth

PL6 8DH

Employer's website

https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)