Job summary
The Radiology Service is building a new and exciting future.
Joining our friendly team you will offer clinical cross-site support by providing the highest quality care. This will involve dealing with patients who are very ill or distressed, therefore good interpersonal skills are essential. You will be expected to work flexibly, participating in an extended 7-day service based in CT scanning. .
You should have GCSE English and Maths to grade C or equivalent, proven computer experience and possess good interpersonal and organisational skills. Previous experience in a medical environment would be an advantage, for this varied and interesting role.
This is a Trust post and you will be required to travel to all sites as required. Working hours will be in line with the needs of the service and will include evenings, weekends and bank holidays; therefore a flexible approach is essential.
Main duties of the job
o To support the radiographers with both clinical and administrative tasks.
o Working closely with qualified radiographers providing valuable support in managing patient throughput, avoiding delays, improving patient experience and supporting the service by reducing the number of patient breaches
o To coordinate patient flow to and from CT.
o To ensure all relevant information is available to radiologists and radiographers - e.g. check and note blood results accurately and manage CT requests according to departmental vetting SOP's
o Provide support to the radiographers for both physically manoeuvring patients for scanning and during the examination
o To prepare patients for scanning, including a brief explanation of the scan procedure, cannulation (where appropriate), also to assist patients when changing and with their personal needs
o To monitor incoming CT requests and ensure acute escalation of 'urgent' scans to the radiographer.
o To manage workload, coordinating the flow of patients into and out of CT , ensuring adherence to both national and local pathways (i.e.- Thrombolysis pathway, 2ww pathway and ED breach times)
About us
Our organisation is driven by our strategic objectives and organisational values and we are looking for an enthusiastic colleague to join our high quality Radiology Department at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals.
The Radiology Department is a progressive, forward thinking team and if successful you will have the opportunity to be involved in the shaping and delivery of the service. We aspire to create an outstanding service, able to support individual staff needs.
Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of Yorkshire's leading acute Trusts, serving a population of more than 420,000 across South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire and the surrounding areas. Radiology services are undertaken across six sites with the majority of activity on three. Doncaster is conveniently situated with excellent access to motorways and rail, close to national parks, major cities and the coast.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be proficient at checking blood results in ICE and accurately record in Zillion Examination Memo
- Cannulate patients, often in stressful situations. This may include difficult cannulations on groups of patients where IV access is technically more challenging.
- To partake in sterile procedures working alongside consultant radiologists in an assisting role. This may include preparing sterile trolleys.
- To be competent performing Physiological Observations and NEWS2 scoring for patients undergoing complex imaging ( for example Cardiac CT / CT Guided biopsies ) following the agreed Radiology escalation pathway in line with current National and Trust Guidance and document these readings accurately
- Frequent Exposure to blood/bodily fluids
- Chaperone patients in stressful/emotional situations or during intimate examinations such as CT colonography
- Check emergency equipment and record appropriately
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be proficient at checking blood results in ICE and accurately record in Zillion Examination Memo
- Cannulate patients, often in stressful situations. This may include difficult cannulations on groups of patients where IV access is technically more challenging.
- To partake in sterile procedures working alongside consultant radiologists in an assisting role. This may include preparing sterile trolleys.
- To be competent performing Physiological Observations and NEWS2 scoring for patients undergoing complex imaging ( for example Cardiac CT / CT Guided biopsies ) following the agreed Radiology escalation pathway in line with current National and Trust Guidance and document these readings accurately
- Frequent Exposure to blood/bodily fluids
- Chaperone patients in stressful/emotional situations or during intimate examinations such as CT colonography
- Check emergency equipment and record appropriately
Person Specification
Organisational Skills
Essential
- Ability to work independently and as part of the wider team to manage high workload whilst maintaining accuracy
- Accurately record patient observations on relevant pro forma
- Exercise sound judgement in relation to problem solving and identifying situations requiring further advice
- Able to accommodate the demands of the post with flexible working as required
- Able to prioritise workload
- To be able to travel independently to meet the demands of the post
Desirable
- Aware of national guidance regarding breaches for diagnostic waits including ED targets and 2ww pathways
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- GCSE English Language & Maths (Grade C or above) or their equivalent
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience
- CARE Certificate
- To hold a certificate of cannulation
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a Clinical setting
- IT experience on a range of IT systems including Zillion and ICE
- Accurate record keeping
- Evidence of managing a busy workload
- Has a broad understanding of CT examinations and is able to correctly articulate this to a variety of patients in the most appropriate way
- Exposure to patients and the general public
Desirable
- Reception duties
- Participation in relevant audit
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Ability to work with people at all levels to provide equality of care
- Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills to a wide audience including the multi-disciplinary team/patients/relatives
- Able to maintain patient/staff confidentiality
Person Specification
Organisational Skills
Essential
- Ability to work independently and as part of the wider team to manage high workload whilst maintaining accuracy
- Accurately record patient observations on relevant pro forma
- Exercise sound judgement in relation to problem solving and identifying situations requiring further advice
- Able to accommodate the demands of the post with flexible working as required
- Able to prioritise workload
- To be able to travel independently to meet the demands of the post
Desirable
- Aware of national guidance regarding breaches for diagnostic waits including ED targets and 2ww pathways
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- GCSE English Language & Maths (Grade C or above) or their equivalent
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience
- CARE Certificate
- To hold a certificate of cannulation
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a Clinical setting
- IT experience on a range of IT systems including Zillion and ICE
- Accurate record keeping
- Evidence of managing a busy workload
- Has a broad understanding of CT examinations and is able to correctly articulate this to a variety of patients in the most appropriate way
- Exposure to patients and the general public
Desirable
- Reception duties
- Participation in relevant audit
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Ability to work with people at all levels to provide equality of care
- Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills to a wide audience including the multi-disciplinary team/patients/relatives
- Able to maintain patient/staff confidentiality
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.
