Band 3 Radiographer Assistant

Job summary

Job Title: Band 3 Radiographer Assistant - 86593

Trust: Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Location: London Road, Reading RG1 5AN

Ward:Breast Screening

Pay Rates: £13.60 per hour

Shift Patterns: 37.5 Hours p/w Mon-Fri 08:30-16:30

Why might this job interest you?

Join the dedicated team at Royal Berkshire Healthcare NHS Trust as a Radiographer Assistant, where you'll use advanced technology to help diagnose and monitor and understand the root cause of illnesses, medical conditions and guiding crucial treatment decisions. If youre passionate about precision and patient care, we want to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

Assist Consultant Radiologists and Consultant Radiographers with all aspect of patient preparation and care during breast clinics.

Provide assistance to the clinician during interventional breast procedures, providing reassurance, empathy and emotional support to patients undergoing such procedures.

Assist in the provision of high quality patient care for all patients attending the department. Works directly with the Clinical Nurse Specialist, providing assistance and support as required.

Assist the Consultant Radiologists / Radiographer(s) in the care of patients attending the Symptomatic Ultrasound Clinic, providing the patient with physical and physiological support during the procedure.

Prepare the surgical trolley for breast biopsies. Ensure adequate provision of needle packs, consumables etc.

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