Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Radiology department at University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire as a band 2 Radiology assistant.
The successful candidate will join the Radiology team to provide an excellent, friendly and organised experience for our patients rotating through radiology including plain film, Emergency department and Fluoroscopy as a Radiology Assistant.
The successful candidate will need to be experienced in or be willing to learn how to use Radiology imaging systems and have a good understanding of patient pathways and referral processes and good people skills.
The candidate must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and experience in patient/customer contact.
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.
Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
Main duties of the job
The department provides a fast and responsive outpatient, Inpatient, Emergency Department and Fluoroscopy and Interventional radiology service
Duties and responsibilities:
- Assisting the Imaging team in the provision of exemplary patient care.
- Contributing to the support and monitoring of patients
- Identifying and reporting any significant changes that might affect the patient's health and well-being to the appropriate person
- Admin support - Booking patients on to our system
This is not an exhaustive list and duties can change according to demands on the service
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- 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.
- To observe and care for patients whilst waiting for examinations and communicate any concerns to trained staff as appropriate.
- To check patient identification and documentation in accordance with departmental protocols and clinical requests.
- Assist Radiologists, sonographers, registrars and Nurses in performing these examinations, attending to patients welfare at all times.
- Support service delivery to co-ordinate workflow and support facilities within specialised areas.
- 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.
- To be familiar with, understand and apply the principles of Radiation Safety, both nationally and locally regulated or protocol led.
- The role includes supporting a 7-day service, which will involve working on weekends and bank/public holidays, in line with service requirements.
- To facilitate communication between the department and all service users, patients, relatives, staff and external users, including any adherence to Trust policies, including participation in annual appraisal/review systems.
- Communicate with patients and professional colleagues in situations that may be traumatic due to pressures of work or where the patients condition may be a barrier to comprehension and compliance, e.g. Claustrophobia, learning difficulties or injury traumatised.
- To assist with the practical experience of newly inducted staff.
- Ensure in house stock movement, especially specialist room stocks, and linen handling according to infection control standards.
The above duties and responsibilities are intended to represent current priorities and are not meant to be an exhaustive list. The post holder may from time to time be asked to undertake other reasonable duties and responsibilities. Any changes will be made in discussion with the post holder according to service needs.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- 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.
- To observe and care for patients whilst waiting for examinations and communicate any concerns to trained staff as appropriate.
- To check patient identification and documentation in accordance with departmental protocols and clinical requests.
- Assist Radiologists, sonographers, registrars and Nurses in performing these examinations, attending to patients welfare at all times.
- Support service delivery to co-ordinate workflow and support facilities within specialised areas.
- 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.
- To be familiar with, understand and apply the principles of Radiation Safety, both nationally and locally regulated or protocol led.
- The role includes supporting a 7-day service, which will involve working on weekends and bank/public holidays, in line with service requirements.
- To facilitate communication between the department and all service users, patients, relatives, staff and external users, including any adherence to Trust policies, including participation in annual appraisal/review systems.
- Communicate with patients and professional colleagues in situations that may be traumatic due to pressures of work or where the patients condition may be a barrier to comprehension and compliance, e.g. Claustrophobia, learning difficulties or injury traumatised.
- To assist with the practical experience of newly inducted staff.
- Ensure in house stock movement, especially specialist room stocks, and linen handling according to infection control standards.
The above duties and responsibilities are intended to represent current priorities and are not meant to be an exhaustive list. The post holder may from time to time be asked to undertake other reasonable duties and responsibilities. Any changes will be made in discussion with the post holder according to service needs.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Skills
Essential
Desirable
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Skills
Essential
Desirable
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
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
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
Employer's website
https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)
