Job summary
We
are looking for enthusiastic, caring, and motivated individuals to join our
friendly Radiology teams across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. As a
Radiology Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the delivery of
high-quality imaging services for our patients.
You
will be part of a large, forward-thinking Radiology department that provides
services across several hospital sites. This is an excellent opportunity to
work in a varied, patient-focused environment, supporting Radiographers,
Radiologists, and other healthcare professionals to deliver safe and
effective imaging care.
Available
posts
0.53 WTE (20 hours per week)
Based across Bone Densitometry, Leeds General Infirmary (LGI) and Wharfedale
Hospital Radiology, including days and some evening and weekend working
required.
1.0 WTE (37.5 hours per week)
Working between Chapel Allerton Hospital Radiology and the Community
Diagnostic Centre (CDC) at Seacroft Hospital, including 7-day working,
including days, evenings, and weekends
1.7 WTE total One full-time (37.5
hours per week) and one part-time (18.75 hours per week) post at St Jamess
University Hospital (SJUH), including days, evenings, weekends and nights.
All
roles require flexibility to work across sites when required.
Please
state clearly in your application which post(s) and location(s) you are
interested in.
Main duties of the job
Assist Radiographers and Radiologists
in the preparation and care of patients undergoing imaging procedures
Support the safe transfer,
positioning and comfort of patients within the department
Maintain cleanliness and infection
control standards in clinical and non-clinical areas
Prepare equipment, rooms, and
materials for imaging procedures
Escort patients to and from the
department as required
Assist with administrative and
clerical duties, including data input and record keeping
Communicate effectively and
compassionately with patients, carers, and staff
The successful candidates must have a
reasonable level of fitness and be physically able to wear PPE such as lead
aprons for prolonged periods of time.
You
will be expected to demonstrate the Trusts values The Leeds Way in all
aspects of your role.
Working
pattern
Flexible 7-day service, including
days, evenings, weekends, and nights
Shift patterns will vary depending on
site and service needs
Opportunities for rotation across
sites and imaging areas may be available
About us
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest and busiest Trusts in the
country, providing a comprehensive range of specialist and general hospital
services to patients across Leeds and the wider region.
Our
Radiology service operates across multiple hospital sites, including Leeds
General Infirmary, St Jamess University Hospital, Chapel Allerton Hospital,
Wharfedale Hospital, and the Community Diagnostic Centre at Seacroft.
You
will join a supportive team where teamwork, learning and patient care are at
the heart of what we do. Training will be provided, and you will be encouraged
to develop your skills within a caring and professional environment.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process
of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As
such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right
to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do
experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please
bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if
you have any questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
Radiology Service delivers a diagnostic and treatment service for
approximately 600,000 patients a year on 6 sites. The Service comprises
several imaging modalities, each with up to 100 staff, providing a high
quality clinical radiology service for patients.
The
job holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing a
high-quality radiology service, carrying out policies and procedures as
specified by the Trust and Radiology Management Team. They will undertake a
wide range of duties to clinically support the
Sonographers/Radiographers/MTOs and Radiologists and be primarily responsible
for the care of patients requiring imaging.
Duties
may include assisting staff with interventional procedures such as biopsies
and injections and adhering to aseptic techniques. Other duties include
general cleaning, maintenance and care of equipment (including basic fault
finding), trouble shooting and reporting of faults, stock control, clerical
duties and data input onto the Radiology Information System (RIS). The post
holder will work to departmental protocols and schemes of work.
Patients
are received from multiple sources and presentation ranges from the
unconscious to the fully mobile with uncooperative, incapacitated,
anaesthetised, partially resuscitated, disorientated patients and those with
special needs, physical and mental disabilities. Some patients exhibit
antisocial or threatening behaviour.
The
job holder may occasionally be required to work at any site within Leeds
Teaching Hospital Trusts Radiology departments.
Clinical
Responsibilities:
Escorting patients in and out of
the examination rooms.
Helping patients on and off the
examination table.
Assess communication needs of
patients.
Communicate effectively and
empathetically with patients and their carers.
Assisting with moving and handling
of those patients who are immobile in a manner that is safe for all concerned
and following manual handling guidelines.
Reassuring and staying in
attendance with difficult patients.
When necessary, attending to the
patients personal hygiene requirements.
Explaining the undressing/dressing
requirements to patients and where necessary assisting the patient.
Understand the role of a chaperone
and chaperone patients when required.
Providing after care information
following invasive procedures.
Assisting patients with after care
following interventional procedures.
General help and assistance to the
Radiographer/Sonographer/Clinical Technologists/ Radiologist throughout the
patients examination, either in the department or on the wards.
To ensure appropriate infection
control measures are utilised where necessary, paying particular attention to
personal protection as well as the management of equipment and linens
contaminated by bodily fluids.
Initiate emergency procedures and
assist with basic life support.
Ensure safe handling of medicines
at all times.
Assist patients in completing any
safety forms required as part of their examination.
Removing patient cannulas as and
when required.
Administrative
duties:
To include registering the patient,
updating patient records, bookings, extraction of work lists and all other
associated RIS activities.
To enter accurate patient and
examination data into Radiology Information System.
Maintain accurate records at all
times.
Understand the contingencies
required when electronic systems fail.
Liaise with other departments/wards
within and outside LTHT to ensure a quality service for patients and
clinicians.
Monitor stock, operate stock
control and order medical equipment, accessories, consumables, linen and
pharmacy and order as required.
Dealing with telephone messages in
an efficient manner.
Report any adverse incidents to the
appropriate line manager in line with the Trust and radiology risk management
system.
Equipment
duties:
Basic operation of the specialised
equipment following appropriate training.
Wear personal protective equipment
when required.
Care for, check and maintain high
standards of cleanliness of clinical equipment to minimise spread of
infection.
Prepare trolleys and conduct
aseptic technique whilst assisting with interventional/biopsy procedures.
Maintaining high standards of
cleanliness in examination rooms to minimise spread of infection.
Ensure safe disposal of linen and
clinical waste from the department.
As part of the radiology team
ensure all equipment is maintained to a high standard and used appropriately.
Basic fault finding and reporting
and documenting faults.
Other
duties:
To assist in promoting the overall
aims of the department.
To participate in department
organisation and workload planning as directed by qualified staff, offering
proposals to change department procedures.
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.
Undertake hand hygiene audits.
To be responsible for own mandatory
training and ensure it is up to date.
To attend departmental meetings
when required.
To be aware of and comply with all
standards of conduct and care related to the Trust in general and the
Department of Radiology in particular.
Develop and maintain an appropriate
level of knowledge and understanding in the methods of image production.
To be aware of the current Ionising
Radiation Regulations if working in areas involved with radiation, Employers
procedures and local rules.
To be aware of the potential
hazards of strong magnetic fields if working in MRI.
Additional
duties as requested by the management team, commensurate with the grade
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
Radiology Service delivers a diagnostic and treatment service for
approximately 600,000 patients a year on 6 sites. The Service comprises
several imaging modalities, each with up to 100 staff, providing a high
quality clinical radiology service for patients.
The
job holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing a
high-quality radiology service, carrying out policies and procedures as
specified by the Trust and Radiology Management Team. They will undertake a
wide range of duties to clinically support the
Sonographers/Radiographers/MTOs and Radiologists and be primarily responsible
for the care of patients requiring imaging.
Duties
may include assisting staff with interventional procedures such as biopsies
and injections and adhering to aseptic techniques. Other duties include
general cleaning, maintenance and care of equipment (including basic fault
finding), trouble shooting and reporting of faults, stock control, clerical
duties and data input onto the Radiology Information System (RIS). The post
holder will work to departmental protocols and schemes of work.
Patients
are received from multiple sources and presentation ranges from the
unconscious to the fully mobile with uncooperative, incapacitated,
anaesthetised, partially resuscitated, disorientated patients and those with
special needs, physical and mental disabilities. Some patients exhibit
antisocial or threatening behaviour.
The
job holder may occasionally be required to work at any site within Leeds
Teaching Hospital Trusts Radiology departments.
Clinical
Responsibilities:
Escorting patients in and out of
the examination rooms.
Helping patients on and off the
examination table.
Assess communication needs of
patients.
Communicate effectively and
empathetically with patients and their carers.
Assisting with moving and handling
of those patients who are immobile in a manner that is safe for all concerned
and following manual handling guidelines.
Reassuring and staying in
attendance with difficult patients.
When necessary, attending to the
patients personal hygiene requirements.
Explaining the undressing/dressing
requirements to patients and where necessary assisting the patient.
Understand the role of a chaperone
and chaperone patients when required.
Providing after care information
following invasive procedures.
Assisting patients with after care
following interventional procedures.
General help and assistance to the
Radiographer/Sonographer/Clinical Technologists/ Radiologist throughout the
patients examination, either in the department or on the wards.
To ensure appropriate infection
control measures are utilised where necessary, paying particular attention to
personal protection as well as the management of equipment and linens
contaminated by bodily fluids.
Initiate emergency procedures and
assist with basic life support.
Ensure safe handling of medicines
at all times.
Assist patients in completing any
safety forms required as part of their examination.
Removing patient cannulas as and
when required.
Administrative
duties:
To include registering the patient,
updating patient records, bookings, extraction of work lists and all other
associated RIS activities.
To enter accurate patient and
examination data into Radiology Information System.
Maintain accurate records at all
times.
Understand the contingencies
required when electronic systems fail.
Liaise with other departments/wards
within and outside LTHT to ensure a quality service for patients and
clinicians.
Monitor stock, operate stock
control and order medical equipment, accessories, consumables, linen and
pharmacy and order as required.
Dealing with telephone messages in
an efficient manner.
Report any adverse incidents to the
appropriate line manager in line with the Trust and radiology risk management
system.
Equipment
duties:
Basic operation of the specialised
equipment following appropriate training.
Wear personal protective equipment
when required.
Care for, check and maintain high
standards of cleanliness of clinical equipment to minimise spread of
infection.
Prepare trolleys and conduct
aseptic technique whilst assisting with interventional/biopsy procedures.
Maintaining high standards of
cleanliness in examination rooms to minimise spread of infection.
Ensure safe disposal of linen and
clinical waste from the department.
As part of the radiology team
ensure all equipment is maintained to a high standard and used appropriately.
Basic fault finding and reporting
and documenting faults.
Other
duties:
To assist in promoting the overall
aims of the department.
To participate in department
organisation and workload planning as directed by qualified staff, offering
proposals to change department procedures.
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.
Undertake hand hygiene audits.
To be responsible for own mandatory
training and ensure it is up to date.
To attend departmental meetings
when required.
To be aware of and comply with all
standards of conduct and care related to the Trust in general and the
Department of Radiology in particular.
Develop and maintain an appropriate
level of knowledge and understanding in the methods of image production.
To be aware of the current Ionising
Radiation Regulations if working in areas involved with radiation, Employers
procedures and local rules.
To be aware of the potential
hazards of strong magnetic fields if working in MRI.
Additional
duties as requested by the management team, commensurate with the grade
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the general public.
- Ability to prioritise workload.
- Ability to use own initiative.
- Good interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Experience of working with the general public in a healthcare setting / caring role.
- Experience in asepsis.
Qualifications
Essential
- Good General Education, GCSE English and Maths Grade 4 or equivalent
- Level 2 Qualification in relevant healthcare related subject.
- Completion of CARE Certificate, otherwise mandatory during first 3 months of employment.
- Committed to undertake all training requirements for the post which includes: Mandatory training in CPR, Moving & Handling, IG, Asepsis and medicines management.
Desirable
- Functional Skills equivalent (Level2)
- Computer literate
- Basic IT qualification
- Basic computer data knowledge which may enhance the service and support the qualified staff.
- Basic understanding of Health and Safety.
Skills & Behaviours
Essential
- Professional in behaviour and conduct.
- Flexible.
- Self-motivated.
- Punctual
Other Criteria
Essential
- Patient focussed.
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- Professional in appearance and conduct.
- Ability to adapt to a changing environment.
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post with reasonable adjustments if necessary. (including clearance on blood borne viruses in
- Able to wear provided PPE for prolonged periods of time.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the general public.
- Ability to prioritise workload.
- Ability to use own initiative.
- Good interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Experience of working with the general public in a healthcare setting / caring role.
- Experience in asepsis.
Qualifications
Essential
- Good General Education, GCSE English and Maths Grade 4 or equivalent
- Level 2 Qualification in relevant healthcare related subject.
- Completion of CARE Certificate, otherwise mandatory during first 3 months of employment.
- Committed to undertake all training requirements for the post which includes: Mandatory training in CPR, Moving & Handling, IG, Asepsis and medicines management.
Desirable
- Functional Skills equivalent (Level2)
- Computer literate
- Basic IT qualification
- Basic computer data knowledge which may enhance the service and support the qualified staff.
- Basic understanding of Health and Safety.
Skills & Behaviours
Essential
- Professional in behaviour and conduct.
- Flexible.
- Self-motivated.
- Punctual
Other Criteria
Essential
- Patient focussed.
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- Professional in appearance and conduct.
- Ability to adapt to a changing environment.
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post with reasonable adjustments if necessary. (including clearance on blood borne viruses in
- Able to wear provided PPE for prolonged periods of time.
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.
