Job summary
An opportunity has arisen in the CT Radiology Department at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) for a Band 3 Radiology Department Assistant. This role will support the CT service primarily.
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.
The CT service is a busy but dynamic place to work, serving many specialties within the hospital and within the wider community.
The successful candidate will be flexible and have excellent communication skills, speaking with patients, colleagues and team members, and the wider multi-professional team within the Hospital Trust.
Main duties of the job
This role involves assisting with all aspects of CT Imaging including preparing patients for examinations, helping to position patients for examinations, assisting with interventional procedures including assisting with biopsies and drainages as required and you will be trained to perform cannulation on patients prior to their radiological examination.
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.
This role will be solely based within the CT department at the NNUH to support the CT Radiography team.
Predominantly 12.5 hour shifts which cover the 24-hour period including some night shifts, over seven days of the week, inclusive of Bank Holidays. The usual shift pattern is 3x 12.5 hour shifts per week for full time staff (150 hours over one roster block period). Some night shifts may be required and to cover static night staff.
This is a full-time role. However, part time hours will be considered.
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
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 NNUHs PRIDE values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence and demonstrate behaviours that support and encourage an inclusive culture.
- Under the supervision of radiographers assist with all aspects of imaging, including changing patients in preparation for examination and explaining procedures.
- Perform cannulation on patients prior to necessary examinations.
- Assist radiographers in the positioning of patients for examinations.
- Prepare and maintain trolleys for biopsies and to assist with biopsies, drainages, as and when the need arises.
- Prepare all imaging rooms to receive patients.
- Reassure and support distressed patients and unwell patients.
- 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, radiographers and other Directorate team members, in the effective management of worklists.
- Discuss and complete CT patient contrast questionnaire with patients and report potential problems to a Radiographer.
- Deliver, as appropriate, examination preparation to wards, liaising with ward staff.
Please see the attached job description for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 NNUHs PRIDE values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence and demonstrate behaviours that support and encourage an inclusive culture.
- Under the supervision of radiographers assist with all aspects of imaging, including changing patients in preparation for examination and explaining procedures.
- Perform cannulation on patients prior to necessary examinations.
- Assist radiographers in the positioning of patients for examinations.
- Prepare and maintain trolleys for biopsies and to assist with biopsies, drainages, as and when the need arises.
- Prepare all imaging rooms to receive patients.
- Reassure and support distressed patients and unwell patients.
- 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, radiographers and other Directorate team members, in the effective management of worklists.
- Discuss and complete CT patient contrast questionnaire with patients and report potential problems to a Radiographer.
- Deliver, as appropriate, examination preparation to wards, liaising with ward staff.
Please see the attached job description for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent, relevant assessed experience.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience as a Band 2 Radiographic Assistant within the Radiology Department.
- Demonstrate knowledge of basic anatomy and medical terminology
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills.
- Good organisational skills
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent, relevant assessed experience.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience as a Band 2 Radiographic Assistant within the Radiology Department.
- Demonstrate knowledge of basic anatomy and medical terminology
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills.
- Good organisational skills
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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).
