Radiology Department Assistant

• Assist Radiology clinical staff in all imaging examinations
• Support the Radiology clinical staff in the maintenance of high standards of care
• Accept responsibility for specifically delegated functions within the imaging department that the qualified practitioner feels are appropriate for untrained staff to undertake
• Assist patients throughout their imaging attendance
• Prepare imaging rooms and trolleys for clinical examinations
• Preparation of intravenous and oral contrast as per departmental protocol
• Intra-venous cannulation prior to imaging examinations
• Assist in cross sectional imaging by positioning patients for procedures including appropriate placement of MR coils and loading injector with contrast
• Responsible for co-ordinating inpatient transfer to and from Radiology for all imaging modalities this includes:
• Liaising with all wards and departments to confirm mode of transport
• Organising portering staff to transport patients
• Observation of patients in the waiting room
• Responsible for cleaning clinical equipment which may have come into contact with body fluids
• Assist in providing an environment which is conducive to a safe, infection free patient experience
• Undertake household support tasks
• Report all equipment malfunctions to appropriate personnel
• Establish and maintain effective communication with patients during procedures which may require tact and encouragement
• Maintain a patient, courteous manner in all aspects of communication with patients and staff

• To ensure adherence to all departmental and trust SOP and policies.
• Maintain the privacy and dignity of patients.

• Responsible for accurate data entry on the Radiology Information System
• To ensure the accuracy of data quality in line with departmental policies and procedures (i.e. name, date of birth, address, postcode, GP and telephone number) are all current

• Assist in the induction of new radiography helpers
• To attend training courses relevant to the post
• To Maintain own personal developmen

• Participate in departmental audit and research programmes.

• Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
• National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme

Essential

• Self-motivated
• Able to use own initiative and respond to new challenges
• Manage/prioritise own workload
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to manage difficult/sensitive situations
• IT literate
• Ability to accurately maintain computerised documentation system
• Ability to works as part of a team

Desirable

• Ability to works as part of a team
• Time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills
• Good understanding of Trust Internal policies as appropriate

Essential

• Ability to travel various hospital locations by own car/ assisted driver
• Able to work the hours and duties required by the post
• Able to adopt flexible approach when required
• Ability to build and maintain good working relationships
• Comply with Trust policies and procedures
• Commitment to quality
• Understanding of confidential nature of role and awareness of Data Protection Act.