Job summary
An opportunity has arisen in the Radiology Department at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) for a night shift, Band 2 Radiology Department Assistant.
The Radiology department sits within the Diagnostic and Clinical Support Services division and provides diagnostic imaging and therapeutic treatments across a range of specialties across the Trust.
This role is primarily based in our ED X-Ray department coordinating with the emergency department to schedule patients for an x-ray. You will also be on hand to support the Radiography team as needed. Please be aware that this is predominantly a night shift role.
Additionally, you will be trained to support other modalities such as Ultrasound, CT and MRI to assist with all aspects of Imaging, for example preparing patients for examinations, helping to position patients for examinations and assisting with interventional procedures.
Main duties of the job
The role is patient focused so good communication is essential to assist patients and to demonstrate care and empathy to those who are unwell or distressed, helping them through the Imaging process.
The post holder will contribute to the provision of a high standard of care for patients and carry out some duties unaided, in accordance with Trust/Directorate policy, at the discretion of qualified staff.
To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service,all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH's 'PRIDE' values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence and demonstrate behaviours that support and encourage an inclusive culture.
Working pattern:
This role has a 4-week rolling working pattern (inclusive of bank holidays) with an average of 26.25hrs per week. The current pattern is:
Week 1: Thursday 1 x 7.5hrs day shift, Friday, Saturday & Sunday 3 x10hrs night shift;6 x days off
Week 2/3: Sunday, Monday & Tuesday - 3 x 10hrs night shift;5 x days off
Week 4: Monday 1 x 7.5hrs day shift, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 3 x 10hrs night shift;6 x days off
The night shift is from 8.45pm to 7.15am. The 7.5hr shift is a 12pm to 8pm shift (although this is flexible).
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Under the supervision of Radiographers assist with all aspects of imaging, including changing patients in preparation for examination. Administering oral contrast to patients having CT and MRI and to act as a second checker for Radiology Contrast media in CT and MRI, and Buscopan in MRI and CT Colonoscopies, according to Trust protocol.
- Assist Radiographers in the positioning of patients for examinations.
- Prepare and maintain trolleys for biopsies and to assist with biopsies, drainages etc, as and when the need arises.
- Understand and demonstrate the fundamentals of Radiation Protection.
- Demonstrate an established knowledge base of basic anatomy and medical terminology.
- Prepare all imaging rooms to receive patients.
- To help with all patients including distressed and unwell patients, explain procedures to them, and take care of them, reassuring them as required; reporting any problems or observed changes to the person undertaking the examination or the relevant trained staff, ie; Radiologists, Radiographers and Nursing staff.
- Have an awareness of the patients condition, noting any observed changes and report to relevant trained staff i.e. Consultant Radiologists, Radiographers and Nursing staff.
- Liaise with Radiologists, Ultra Sonographers and other Directorate Team members in the management of Ultrasound lists.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Under the supervision of Radiographers assist with all aspects of imaging, including changing patients in preparation for examination. Administering oral contrast to patients having CT and MRI and to act as a second checker for Radiology Contrast media in CT and MRI, and Buscopan in MRI and CT Colonoscopies, according to Trust protocol.
- Assist Radiographers in the positioning of patients for examinations.
- Prepare and maintain trolleys for biopsies and to assist with biopsies, drainages etc, as and when the need arises.
- Understand and demonstrate the fundamentals of Radiation Protection.
- Demonstrate an established knowledge base of basic anatomy and medical terminology.
- Prepare all imaging rooms to receive patients.
- To help with all patients including distressed and unwell patients, explain procedures to them, and take care of them, reassuring them as required; reporting any problems or observed changes to the person undertaking the examination or the relevant trained staff, ie; Radiologists, Radiographers and Nursing staff.
- Have an awareness of the patients condition, noting any observed changes and report to relevant trained staff i.e. Consultant Radiologists, Radiographers and Nursing staff.
- Liaise with Radiologists, Ultra Sonographers and other Directorate Team members in the management of Ultrasound lists.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good level of numeracy and literacy
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate knowledge of basic anatomy and medical terminology.
Desirable
- Significant basic nursing/care/ relevant experience
Skills
Essential
- Flexible - able to multi-task and prioritise
- Customer Care skills
- Able to work on own initiative
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good level of numeracy and literacy
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate knowledge of basic anatomy and medical terminology.
Desirable
- Significant basic nursing/care/ relevant experience
Skills
Essential
- Flexible - able to multi-task and prioritise
- Customer Care skills
- Able to work on own initiative
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
