Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Radiology Department Assistant to be based at either the Leicester General Hospital, Glenfield Hospital and Leicester Royal Infirmary Radiology Department, however cross-site working is essential. You may be rostered to all areas of the department including ultrasound sessions, x-ray and screening, alongside supporting MRI & CT sessions. You will also be expected to support with administration for the Imaging department including covering for reception and booking of inpatients for the examinations using the Radiology computer systems.
Main duties of the job
Clinical duties include patient care and welfare, assisting and chaperoning patients prior to, during and after the examination including being able to give the patient a basic explanation of procedures and ensuring a safe discharge of the patient from the department and cleaning and preparing the room prior to and post procedure and managing patient flow through the department. In addition helping to maintain imaging equipment and patient records therefore you must ensure accuracy of patient and examination details. You will also liaise with other departments and wards to guarantee effective communication. You must also ensure that mandatory training is up to date and remain updated with any new developments and policies.
The core working hours will be 07:30 to 20:00 with rostered weekend and bank holiday working but there may be some requirement to cover late/evening shifts.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- 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 help other staff make the best use of departmental resources ensure efficient delivery of planned workload.
- Make the best use of departmental resources and plan workload in collaboration with the team.
- To support 7 day, 24 hour working, including bank/public holidays as required by the needs of the service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- 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 help other staff make the best use of departmental resources ensure efficient delivery of planned workload.
- Make the best use of departmental resources and plan workload in collaboration with the team.
- To support 7 day, 24 hour working, including bank/public holidays as required by the needs of the service.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- oMinimum of 3 GCSE Grade C or above or equivalent
- oApprenticeship level 2 or above or equivalent - NVQ/QCF etc
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- o2 years' experience in healthcare
- oExperience of working with computers
Desirable
- oUnderstanding of radiology within healthcare
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
- oExperience of team working
Desirable
- oPrevious supervisory experience
Planning & Organisation
Essential
- oAble to prioritise and organise workload
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- oMinimum of 3 GCSE Grade C or above or equivalent
- oApprenticeship level 2 or above or equivalent - NVQ/QCF etc
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- o2 years' experience in healthcare
- oExperience of working with computers
Desirable
- oUnderstanding of radiology within healthcare
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
- oExperience of team working
Desirable
- oPrevious supervisory experience
Planning & Organisation
Essential
- oAble to prioritise and organise workload
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).
