Radiology Department Assistant
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Job summary
JOB TITLE: Radiology Department Assistant
BAND: 2
BASE: Your primary base will be Leicester General Hospital, however travel between UHL's hospital sites will be required
HOURS: 37.5 worked over 7 days
REPORTS TO: RDA Managers, RDA Service Manager and Radiology Super Superintendents
ACCOUNTABLE TO: CMG General Manager
We are looking for an enthusiastic and flexible RDA to join our Imaging Team; to work within the multidisciplinary team to ensure high standards of patient care and quality of examinations within the Radiology Department, under the direction and supervision of an appropriate Registered Health Care Professional.
To help with basic administration duties including using Radiology computer systems. To support 7 day, 24 hour working, including bank/public holidays as required by the needs of the Service.
Main duties of the job
- To work within the multidisciplinary team to ensure high standards of patient care and quality of examinations within the Radiology Department under the direction and supervision of an appropriate Registered Health Care Professional.
- To help with basic administration duties including using Radiology computer systems.
- The RDA will work closely with clinical and non-clinical colleagues within the Radiology Department and liaise with other departments and wards to ensure effective communication.
- Perform basic post procedure monitoring including ECG, Blood pressure measurement, BM sticks with adherence to relevant policies and procedures. To assist in the safe discharge ofthe patient from the department.
- Assist in the cleaning and preparation of the room prior to and post procedure.
About us
We are one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, incorporating the General, Glenfield and Royal Infirmary hospitals. We have our very own Children's Hospital and run one of the country's leading heart centres.
Our team is made up of more than 17,000 staff providing a range of services primarily for the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University providing world-class teaching to nurture and develop the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, many of whom go on to spend their working lives with us.
Our purpose is to provide 'Caring at its best' and our staff have helped us create a set of values that embody who we are and what we're here to do. They are:
- We focus on what matters most
- We treat others how we would like to be treated
- We are passionate and creative in our work
- We do what we say we are going to do
- We are one team and we are best when we work together
Our patients are at the heart of all we do and we believe that 'Caring at its best' is not just about the treatments and services we provide, but about giving our patients the best possible experience.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: (leicestershospitals.nhs.uk)
Details
Date posted
17 July 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£22,383 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
358-5409124-CSI
Job locations
Radiology Department LGH
Gwendolen Road
Leicester
LE5 4PW
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Address
Radiology Department LGH
Gwendolen Road
Leicester
LE5 4PW
Employer's website
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