CT Radiology Assistant

Job summary

This post is to support UHCW and the mobile lung screening service across Warwickshire.

The post holder will be expected to travel to various site locations across Warwickshire to perform duties.

To provide support and assistance to patients and staff as required on all UHCW sites (to include Rugby St Cross and City centre as required).

To assist radiologists, radiographers and nurses with the examination and care of radiology patients, assisting with clerical procedures and image processing as required.

The successful candidate will need to provide support and assistance to patients and staff as required. To assist radiologists, radiographers and nurses with the examination and care of radiology patients, assisting with clerical procedures and image processing as required.

Please be advised sponsorship is not eligible for this post.

Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

Main duties of the job

1. To assist patients in preparation for, and whilst undergoing, routine and specialised radiographic examinations. Establish and maintain a good communication channel with patients to support patient confidence.
2. To observe and care for patients whilst waiting for examinations and communicate any concerns to trained staff as appropriate.
3. To check patient identification and documentation in accordance with departmental protocols and clinical requests.
4. Assist Radiologists, Radiographers and Nurses in performing these examinations, attending to patients' welfare at all times.
5. Support service delivery to co-ordinate workflow and support facilities within specialised areas.
6. Maintain a clean, safe environment ensuring adherence to Trust standards of cleanliness, hygiene and infection control at all times. Clean and perform routine operational maintenance on equipment as required, participating in the departmental Quality Assurance programme.

About us

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.