Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Radiology Assistant

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Job summary

Radiology Department Assistant - Band 2 (then Band 3 when trained in cannlation).

We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and hard working person to join the Radiology Department. You will be working in the CT, MRI, Ultrasound and general areas assisting the Radiographers and the Royal Surrey and Community sites. Your role, as part of the team will be to help provide a smooth, efficient inpatient and outpatient service, ensuring that patients are cared for in a friendly, professional and timely manner.

You should have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well within a team. After a settling in period, you will be offered the opportunity to complete a cannulation course allowing you to further progress in the department.

The Royal Surrey County Hospital is a progressive and collaborative hospital dedicated to patient care. We are a 570 bedded modern acute hospital situated in the historical city of Guildford. The Trust provides a comprehensive service, with national referrals to several of its specialities. We form one of the four cancer units which make up the Surrey, West Sussex and Hampshire Cancer Network

Main duties of the job

This is a patient focused role. You will assist both out-patients and in-patients during their time in the radiology department from transferring the patients to and from the departments, greeting them on arrival, assisting with their preparation for the examinations, including cannulation, and helping to provide a pleasant experience. You may be required to accompany in-patients during their wait for their examination to ensure that a safe and friendly environment is maintained.

About us

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo

Details

Date posted

23 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,873 to £26,958 a year per annum pro-rata - includes high cost area supplements (HCAS)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

384-JH-EMF17122-B3

Job locations

Royal Surrey Hospital

Guildford

GU2 7XX


Job description

Job responsibilities

This roles provides support to the department in providing patient focused, efficient service in a caring, professional and timely manner.

The post holder will support the provision of a high quality diagnostic service to patients, visitors and staff within the Radiology Department. They will assist in the transfer of inpatients in the department. They will facilitate an efficient work flow between the scanners.

The post holder will provide an efficient and friendly service for patients undergoing Radiology examinations and provide any administrative support required, to ensure that the unit is running efficiently. They will assist with patient preparation and advise wards about anticipated In-Patient scan times. This post works closely and efficiently with the radiology team.

Job description

Job responsibilities

This roles provides support to the department in providing patient focused, efficient service in a caring, professional and timely manner.

The post holder will support the provision of a high quality diagnostic service to patients, visitors and staff within the Radiology Department. They will assist in the transfer of inpatients in the department. They will facilitate an efficient work flow between the scanners.

The post holder will provide an efficient and friendly service for patients undergoing Radiology examinations and provide any administrative support required, to ensure that the unit is running efficiently. They will assist with patient preparation and advise wards about anticipated In-Patient scan times. This post works closely and efficiently with the radiology team.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE(Grade A-C) or equivalent.

Desirable

  • NVQ level 2 or equivalent in healthcare

Knowledge

Essential

  • Experience of working within a busy team and managing time effectively.
  • Experience of providing good customer service.
  • Experience and knowledge of using computer software packages such as Word, Excel, Outlook.

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a caring role.
  • Experience of working within a radiology department
  • Experience of communicating well with patients and relatives.
  • Experience and knowledge of ordering and maintaining stock.
  • Knowledge of patient privacy, dignity and confidentiality
  • Knowledge of infection control standards.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE(Grade A-C) or equivalent.

Desirable

  • NVQ level 2 or equivalent in healthcare

Knowledge

Essential

  • Experience of working within a busy team and managing time effectively.
  • Experience of providing good customer service.
  • Experience and knowledge of using computer software packages such as Word, Excel, Outlook.

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a caring role.
  • Experience of working within a radiology department
  • Experience of communicating well with patients and relatives.
  • Experience and knowledge of ordering and maintaining stock.
  • Knowledge of patient privacy, dignity and confidentiality
  • Knowledge of infection control standards.

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

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey Hospital

Guildford

GU2 7XX


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey Hospital

Guildford

GU2 7XX


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Appointing Manager

Jan Mace

Janine.mace@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

23 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,873 to £26,958 a year per annum pro-rata - includes high cost area supplements (HCAS)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

384-JH-EMF17122-B3

Job locations

Royal Surrey Hospital

Guildford

GU2 7XX


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