Job summary
Radiology Department Assistant, Breast Screening Department- Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Royal Hampshire County Hospital and Basingstoke Hospital Hospital as required
What we look for:
- Individuals who show they can work to our Trust core values
- Motivated and enthusiastic
- Show initiative
Main duties of the job
Working Hours: Part time - 08.30 - 1700 adjustable hours to suit clinics
Monday - Friday
What we Offer:
- Complete training for the role
- To become part of a friendly, highly motivated and supportive team in the Breast Screening Dept. at the Royal Hampshire County Hospital, and Basingstoke Hospital.
- To cover symptomatic and screening assessment clinics.
Who we are: We are a friendly Breast Screening Department who cover the north and mid-Hants Breast screening service area.. The main facility is at the Royal Hampshire County Hospital and a satellite department at Basingstoke Hospital. The main duties are in the ultrasound room, assisting advanced practitioner radiographers and radiologists during symptomatic and screening assessment clinics.
About us
About the trust:
The vision at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is to provide outstanding care for every patient. We serve a population of nearly 600,000 people across Hampshire and West Berkshire as well as some people who access our specialist services from across the country.
Created in January 2012 the Foundation Trust prioritises the provision of exceptional, compassionate, care delivered by the valued staff working in a culture of collaboration and mutual respect. HHFT employs circa 6,000 people and had a turnover of £382m in 17/18
Four core values (CARE) Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Encourage. These are in place to support of four clear objectives, provide outstanding care of patients, empowering all members of staff, sustainable growth and innovating for the future.
Happy to Talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered.
#AspiringToBeTheBest
Job description
Job responsibilities
Role Description: The candidate will work in the Breast Screening Department, at Winchester and Basingstoke hospitals.
The role involves assisting Advanced practice Radiographers and Radiologists in the ultrasound room, during clinics, in either RHCH of BNH hospitals as required. It involves escorting patients into the room, and preparing them for the examination, setting out sterile trolleys and aiding the radiographer/ radiologist in Biopsy and localisation techniques.
there may be some duties aiding the radiographer in the x-ray room or clerical staff in the office area on occasion.
perform basic aseptic technique and clinical observations, stock ordering and clean the equipment. They will use hospital IT systems to input and record data. This is an important role supporting the Radiology staff to provide a high quality service in a department with a large number of patients seen each day.
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Role Description: The candidate will work in the Breast Screening Department, at Winchester and Basingstoke hospitals.
The role involves assisting Advanced practice Radiographers and Radiologists in the ultrasound room, during clinics, in either RHCH of BNH hospitals as required. It involves escorting patients into the room, and preparing them for the examination, setting out sterile trolleys and aiding the radiographer/ radiologist in Biopsy and localisation techniques.
there may be some duties aiding the radiographer in the x-ray room or clerical staff in the office area on occasion.
perform basic aseptic technique and clinical observations, stock ordering and clean the equipment. They will use hospital IT systems to input and record data. This is an important role supporting the Radiology staff to provide a high quality service in a department with a large number of patients seen each day.
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE's in English & Maths
Desirable
- First Aid/Basic Life Support.
- IT certificate.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Understand the role and responsibilities of the post.
Desirable
- Previous experience in a Radiology department.
- Previous experience in an NHS hospital or care facility.
Skills & Ability
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and patients
- Ability to use own initiative.
- Good organisational skills and can manage time effectively.
- Ability to understand and follow instructions.
- Literate, with a keen sense of accuracy.
- Competent computer skills.
Service Delivery
Essential
- Committed to helping deliver a high quality service.
- Can work both in a team and on own.
- Can demonstrate a positive attitude and is self-motivated.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE's in English & Maths
Desirable
- First Aid/Basic Life Support.
- IT certificate.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Understand the role and responsibilities of the post.
Desirable
- Previous experience in a Radiology department.
- Previous experience in an NHS hospital or care facility.
Skills & Ability
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and patients
- Ability to use own initiative.
- Good organisational skills and can manage time effectively.
- Ability to understand and follow instructions.
- Literate, with a keen sense of accuracy.
- Competent computer skills.
Service Delivery
Essential
- Committed to helping deliver a high quality service.
- Can work both in a team and on own.
- Can demonstrate a positive attitude and is self-motivated.
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.
