Job summary
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An opportunity has arisen to join this busy acute Trust, as part of a dedicated team of clinical staff, to support the provision of patient care. The role includes the use of IT systems as well as direct patient care.
The successful applicant will be required to work across all hospital sites in Stockton, Hartlepool and Peterlee.
The shifts are a mixture of predominantly 7.5 hour day shifts, but include extended 12 hour day shifts and some weekend shifts across all sites. It is essential for the post holder to be able to drive with own license.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be working within the Radiology Departments across 5 sites.
Required duties of the role will include:
- Good standard of general education
- Good communication skills
- basic computer skills
- work well in a team
- Assisting Radiologists, Sonographers and Radiographers during examination and some interventional procedures
- Assist in the set up of sterile/non-sterile trolleys
- Insertion and removal of peripheral cannula
- Answering telephone enquiries from service users
- Liaising with wards, porters and departments
- Preparing patients and clinical rooms for examinations
- Escorting and chaperoning patients
- Monitoring waiting areas
About us
At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.
We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition - a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards.
We support the Making Every Contact Count approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
We recruit for values and "Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool"
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Assisting Radiologists and Radiographers during examinations.
- Liaising with porters and referring wards and departments.
- Preparing patients and rooms for examinations.
- Monitoring waiting areas.
- Escorting and chaperoning patients.
- Help prepare sterile/non sterile trolleys.
- Insertion and removal of peripheral cannula
- Record patients height, weight and blood pressure
- Registration of patients on department computer system.
- Answering telephone enquiries from service users
- Liaising with users re appointments and patient preparation.
- Preparation and update of portering and appointment lists..
- Daily maintenance and QA of equipment.
- Basic stock control.
- To be familiar and adhere to Trust & Directorate Policies.
- To follow and observe Local rules for Radiation Protection and I.R.M.E.R.
- To practice meticulous approach to documentation
- To practice a responsible attitude towards patients and visitors. To ensure they are comfortable and are given support and the information they need.
- Be aware of patient confidentiality issues.
- Reporting incidents involving patients ,staff and equipment to Radiology Operations Manager / Head of Radiology
- Ensure all equipment is used intelligently, reporting faults to Radiology Operations Manager / Head of Radiology
- To assist in the development of protocols regarding processing equipment QA.
- To be aware of the need for personal development when taking part in annual appraisals.
- To have effective close working relationships with all members of the imaging team.
- Maintain a high standard of support service for all staff groups working within the Directorate. Contribute to the provision and maintenance of a high quality service.
- Follow departmental procedures of routine cleaning and preparation of rooms..
- Maintain required standards of appearance as per Trust Policy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Assisting Radiologists and Radiographers during examinations.
- Liaising with porters and referring wards and departments.
- Preparing patients and rooms for examinations.
- Monitoring waiting areas.
- Escorting and chaperoning patients.
- Help prepare sterile/non sterile trolleys.
- Insertion and removal of peripheral cannula
- Record patients height, weight and blood pressure
- Registration of patients on department computer system.
- Answering telephone enquiries from service users
- Liaising with users re appointments and patient preparation.
- Preparation and update of portering and appointment lists..
- Daily maintenance and QA of equipment.
- Basic stock control.
- To be familiar and adhere to Trust & Directorate Policies.
- To follow and observe Local rules for Radiation Protection and I.R.M.E.R.
- To practice meticulous approach to documentation
- To practice a responsible attitude towards patients and visitors. To ensure they are comfortable and are given support and the information they need.
- Be aware of patient confidentiality issues.
- Reporting incidents involving patients ,staff and equipment to Radiology Operations Manager / Head of Radiology
- Ensure all equipment is used intelligently, reporting faults to Radiology Operations Manager / Head of Radiology
- To assist in the development of protocols regarding processing equipment QA.
- To be aware of the need for personal development when taking part in annual appraisals.
- To have effective close working relationships with all members of the imaging team.
- Maintain a high standard of support service for all staff groups working within the Directorate. Contribute to the provision and maintenance of a high quality service.
- Follow departmental procedures of routine cleaning and preparation of rooms..
- Maintain required standards of appearance as per Trust Policy.
Person Specification
GCSE English grade C or equivalent
Essential
Desirable
GCSE MAths grade C or equivalent
Essential
Desirable
Driver
Essential
Experience in Health Care Setting
Essential
- Evidence of healthcare experience
Person Specification
GCSE English grade C or equivalent
Essential
Desirable
GCSE MAths grade C or equivalent
Essential
Desirable
Driver
Essential
Experience in Health Care Setting
Essential
- Evidence of healthcare experience
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).
Employer details
Employer name
North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University Hospital of North Tees
Hardwick Road
Stockton-on-Tees
TS19 8PE
Employer's website
https://www.nth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
