Radiography Assistant/Helper (XR02)

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION

1. JOB DETAILS

Job Title: Radiographer Assistant

Reports to: The Superintendent Radiographer.

Accountable to: Radiology Services Manager.

Band: Band 2

Unit/Department: Radiology

Location :

AfC Job No: 248

2. JOB PURPOSE

To work as part of a team to provide a high quality radiology service, carrying out policies and procedures as specified by the Radiology Management Team. The post holder will undertake a wide range of duties in support of the radiographers and radiologists.

3 JOB DIMENSIONS

The post holder will be responsible for stock control, care of patients, clerical duties and data input onto the radiology computer system.

Patients are received from multiple sources and may present as unconscious, uncooperative, incapacitated, incompetent, disorientated and with physical and mental disability

4. ORGANISATIONAL CHART

5. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED.

Essential

Educated to GCSE/O level standard

Keyboard/data entry skills

Good interpersonal skills and the ability to use initiative whilst remaining part of a team. Good team membership skills.

Adaptable to a changing environment.

Experience in working with a cross section of the general public

Communication skills both written and oral

The post holder should be polite and helpful, have good customer service skills

Able to work under own initiative

Able to assist in handling and moving patients, standing for prolonged periods and lifting.

Desirable.

Experience of working with the general public, by preference in a health care role.

Evidence of moving and handling training, ability to push trolleys and operate patient lifting hoists

Basic computer data knowledge which may enhance the service and support the qualified staff.

6. THE LEEDS WAY VALUES

Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:

Patient-centred

Collaborative

Fair

Accountable

Empowered

All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values

Additionally the following are core values which relate specifically to this post:

Be of a mature, pleasant and friendly nature.

Have a flexible approach to their work.

Be committed and focused to provide a quality service that meets the needs of patients, staff and other health professionals.

Be able to communicate at all levels with a professional manner, showing politeness and empathy towards patients and their families.

Have an ability to progress through reflective practice

Co-operate with all policies and procedures designed to ensure equality of employment.

Strive to provide a high quality patient centred service in line with radiology and Trust values.

Value team working and ensure effective communication with staff and other departments to provide a smooth and efficient running of the service.

Respect patient confidentiality at all times and not divulge patient information unless sanctioned by the requirements of the role.

A willingness to undergo all training and requirements of the post.

Professional in appearance and conduct.

To be reliable, enthusiastic and caring.

Have an ability to develop through reflective practice

Treat co workers, patients and visitors equally irrespective of gender, age, ethnicity, disability, sexuality, religion etc.

7. CORE BEHAVIOUS AND SKILLS

In accordance with LTH core behaviours framework

Involvement in promoting the overall aims and image of the department.

Ability to work accurately and calmly whilst under pressure.

Have an organised and systematic method of working

Effective communication skills

Encourage and participate in multi-disciplinary teamwork where appropriate and cover for colleagues as and when required.

Good attendance record.

Reliable

Flexibility to work varied duties.

Be self motivated and able to work with limited supervision

To participate in the Individual Performance review system.

To be willing to train new staff.

To use appropriate channels of referral for matters not within his/her sphere of competence.

Be professional in appearance and conduct

A willingness to help others in the department with ad hoc duties.

8. CORE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING

In accordance with LTH core behaviours framework

To be aware and comply with all standards of conduct and care related to the Trust in general and the Department of Radiology in particular.

Have a knowledge of the methods of image production

Able to prioritise work

To be aware of the responsibilities for safety and comply with Fire, Health and Safety and COSHH regulations and their application.

To be aware of current Ionising Radiation Regulations..

9. PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Maintenance and care of the processing/ CR/PACS equipment. Quality control, basic fault finding and reporting / documentation of faults.

To be aware and comply with systems of work, local rules and policies and procedures in accordance with current ionising radiation, Health and Safety/ COSHH regulations. (Refer to Section 5 of the Health and Safety manual).

Stock control assisting the superintendent radiographer with ordering and checking delivery of all stock.

Care of patients

Escorting patients in and out of the examination room.

Assisting with moving and handling of those patients who are immobile in a manner that is safe for all concerned.

Reassuring and staying in attendance with difficult patients.

When necessary, attending to the patients personal hygiene requirements.

Providing and communicating after care following invasive procedures

Assisting patients with after care following interventional procedures

General help and assistance to the radiographer / radiologist throughout the patients examination, either in the department or on the wards.

Maintaining high standards of cleanliness in examination and processing rooms and whilst cleaning equipment including mobiles to minimise spread of infection.

To participate in department organisation and workload planning as directed by qualified staff, offering proposals to change department procedures

Clerical duties to include registering the patient, updating patient records, bookings, retrieval of previous films, film copying duties, film filing, extraction of worklists and all other associated TRIS or CR activities.

To assist in the training of other members of staff.

To assist qualified staff in the evaluation of resources to develop high standards of patient care and achieve value for money initiatives.

Participate in the individual performance review system.

Dealing with telephone messages in an efficient manner.

Input accurate data onto the computer system.

To present self at work with a professional appearance and disposition

Health and Safety/Risk Management

All staff are responsible for working with their colleagues to maintain and improve the quality of services provided to our patients and other service users. This includes complying at all times with the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Policies, including Health and Safety policies, in particular by following agreed safe working procedures, and reporting incidents using the Trust Incident Reporting system.

Infection Control

The jobholder must comply at all times with the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Infection Control policies, in particular by practising Universal Infection Control Precautions. Hand hygiene must be performed before and after contact with patients and their environment.

Equality and Diversity

The jobholder must co-operate with all policies and procedures designed to ensure equality of employment. Co-workers, patients and visitors must be treated equally irrespective of gender, ethnic origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion etc.

Training and Personal Development Continuous Professional Development

The jobholder must take responsibility in agreement with his/her line manager for his/her own personal development by ensuring that Continuous Professional Development remains a priority. The jobholder will undertake all mandatory training required for the role ie fire, CPR, and moving and handling.

Person Specification

Skills & Behaviours

Essential

• Able to assist in handling and moving patients, standing for prolonged periods and lifting
• Communication skills both written and oral
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to use initiative whilst remaining part of a team. Good team membership skills.
• Flexibility to work varied duties
• Ability to wear weighted lead equivalent apron during fluoroscopy procedures

Other

Essential

• A good sickness record

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 2 qualification in relevant health care related subject
• Educated to GCSE/O Level Standard

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with the general public, by preference in a health care role
• Computer literacy

Desirable

• Patient Care in the NHS

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

Leeds General Infirmary

Great George Street

Leeds

LS1 3EX

Employer's website

https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)