Radiology Department Assistant for X-ray

• Carry out patient care to maintain the safety of the patient, under the supervision of a trained registered practitioner
• Anticipate the needs of the patient to ensure comfort, safety and dignity at all times
• Assist patients in preparation for, and whilst undergoing, routine and specialised radiographic examinations
• To check patient identification and documentation in accordance with departmental protocols and clinical requests
• Establish and maintain a good communication channel to support patient confidence
• Assist Radiographers in performing examinations, attending to the patients welfare at all times.
• Escort patients to other departments as appropriate
• Be friendly and helpful towards staff, patients, their relatives and friends in all clinical areas and on the telephone
• Receive patients, relatives and colleagues into the department and direct to the appropriate area
• Mainly based in main Radiology department but work in the CDC and OPD x-ray rooms as required.

• Anticipate the needs of the patient to ensure comfort, safety and dignity at all times.
• Assist patients in preparation for, and whilst undergoing radiographic examination.
• To check patient identification and documentation in accordance with departmental protocols and clinical request.
• Carry out patient care to maintain the safety of the patient, under the supervision of a Radiographer.
• Establish and maintain a good communication channel to support patient confidence.
• Assist Radiographers in performing examinations, attending to the patients welfare at all times.
• Process images as required.
• Escort patients to other departments as appropriate.
• Be friendly and helpful towards staff, patients, their relatives and friends in all clinical areas and on the telephone.
• Receive patients, relatives and colleagues into the department and direct to the appropriate area.
• Ensure patients property is kept in line with Trust Policy.
• Ensure the patients environment and all equipment is kept clean and stored safely.
• To use computerised systems to assist the radiographer and to optimise patient throughout.

Essential

• To be able to assist patients to move using appropriate aids on a frequent basis
• To be able to transport patients using wheelchair/trolley or frequently throughout a normal shift and will require moderate effort.
• Frequently be able to deal with patients and relatives during distressing situations.
• To be able to apply normal care and attention throughout the shift
• To deal with competing demands for attention.

Essential

• Effective open communication
• Excellence and safety in all that we do
• Challenge but support
• Expect respect and dignity
• Local healthcare that inspires confidence