Job summary
Band 3 Radiology Department Assistant
37.5 hrs/ week with 1 weekend in 7
A vacancy has arisen for a Radiographic Department assistant in the Radiology Department at Northampton General Hospital.
The role is to support the X-ray service both at the NGH site and Daventry hospital site, the post holder must hold a valid UK Drivers licence.
The role involves a wide variety of duties including some admin and clerical tasks as well as direct patient contact assisting in the X-ray rooms, fluoroscopy room and supporting the radiographer or nurse in the PICC line service.
The candidate should have excellent communication skills and must demonstrate good team working, IT skills would also be helpful.
You will be involved in all elements of the patients pathway supporting consultant, nursing and radiographic staff.
Full training will be given to the right candidate.
Main duties of the job
Liaising and organising inpatient x-ray work and flow.
Assisting Radiographers in the x-ray room, with moving and handling of patients.
Cleaning , stocking of a variety of rooms.
Answering the telephone and bleep.
Booking in A/E patients for x-ray and CT imaging.
Communicating with a variety of staff including Drs , nurses and porter.
GP appointment booking line
About us
Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values
Compassion
Accountability
Respect
Integrity
Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.
We are a Defence positive trust, supporting our reservists, veterans, spouses and partners.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.
We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds.This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work with the medical, radiographic and nursing team delivering patient centred care during examinations and procedures.
To liaise with medical and nursing staff outside radiology to facilitate good workflow and prompt treatment of patients.
To undertake patient transfers in line with Trust manual handling policy and procedure.
To undertake routine clerical duties, using radiology IT systems, in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
To prepare the examination rooms ensuring they are clean and tidy with suitable stock available for the daily worklist. To change linen and clean radiographic and ancillary equipment on a daily basis as a minimum requirement. High levels of cleanliness to be maintained at all times.
To maintain stock records.
To assist in the quality assurance programmes for the department.
To be responsible for own personal development and attend mandatory training as required by the Trust.
To maintain patient confidentiality at all times and be aware of the implications of breaching this requirement which may result in disciplinary proceedings, dismissal and civil action for damages. Safeguarding the confidentiality, integrity and availability of data at all times.
To ensure infection control procedures are adhered to at all times.
To ensure a healthy and safe environment exists in the department at all times.
To report clinical and non-clinical incident through the correct departmental and Trust procedures.
To be familiar with the fire procedure for the department.
To be able to wear personal protective equipment and to stand for extended periods of time during radiographic procedures.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work with the medical, radiographic and nursing team delivering patient centred care during examinations and procedures.
To liaise with medical and nursing staff outside radiology to facilitate good workflow and prompt treatment of patients.
To undertake patient transfers in line with Trust manual handling policy and procedure.
To undertake routine clerical duties, using radiology IT systems, in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
To prepare the examination rooms ensuring they are clean and tidy with suitable stock available for the daily worklist. To change linen and clean radiographic and ancillary equipment on a daily basis as a minimum requirement. High levels of cleanliness to be maintained at all times.
To maintain stock records.
To assist in the quality assurance programmes for the department.
To be responsible for own personal development and attend mandatory training as required by the Trust.
To maintain patient confidentiality at all times and be aware of the implications of breaching this requirement which may result in disciplinary proceedings, dismissal and civil action for damages. Safeguarding the confidentiality, integrity and availability of data at all times.
To ensure infection control procedures are adhered to at all times.
To ensure a healthy and safe environment exists in the department at all times.
To report clinical and non-clinical incident through the correct departmental and Trust procedures.
To be familiar with the fire procedure for the department.
To be able to wear personal protective equipment and to stand for extended periods of time during radiographic procedures.
Person Specification
Education, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grade C or above in Maths and English or equivalent qualification.
- Full driving license for travel to satellite departments
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working in a patient or customer facing role
Desirable
- Patient centred experience in an NHS setting.
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills with people of all levels to include a professional telephone manner.
- Good IT skills, including email.
- Ability to accurately record data and information.
- Good team working and interpersonal skills.
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to effectively and efficiently carry out tasks to meet the requirement of the service.
- Take the appropriate action in the event of an emergency or difficult situation.
- Assist in maintaining a healthy, safe and secure environment.
Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- Proactive and flexible approach to work
- Able to wear PPE (lead apron) and stand for extended periods of time during radiological procedures.
- Present a positive image of her/himself and of the service.
- Motivated to contribute to the delivery of high-quality healthcare and service.
Person Specification
Education, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grade C or above in Maths and English or equivalent qualification.
- Full driving license for travel to satellite departments
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working in a patient or customer facing role
Desirable
- Patient centred experience in an NHS setting.
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills with people of all levels to include a professional telephone manner.
- Good IT skills, including email.
- Ability to accurately record data and information.
- Good team working and interpersonal skills.
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to effectively and efficiently carry out tasks to meet the requirement of the service.
- Take the appropriate action in the event of an emergency or difficult situation.
- Assist in maintaining a healthy, safe and secure environment.
Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- Proactive and flexible approach to work
- Able to wear PPE (lead apron) and stand for extended periods of time during radiological procedures.
- Present a positive image of her/himself and of the service.
- Motivated to contribute to the delivery of high-quality healthcare and service.
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).
