Radiology Department Assistant

• Carry out duties as assigned; involving patient care and welfare; assisting the Radiology team where appropriate.
• To assist patients prior to, during, and after the examination including being able to give the patient a basic explanation of procedures.
• To assist in the safe discharge of the patient from the department.
• To demonstrate high levels of patient care and work closely with qualified staff maintaining a hands on approach to patient needs.
• Adhere to Infection control measures and perform the cleaning of equipment post procedure in line with relevant protocols and policies.
• Assist in the cleaning and preparation of the room prior to and post procedure.
• Maintain clean and tidy work areas and waiting rooms participating in regular cleaning rotas for work areas in line with department and Trust policy. This may require contact with bodily fluids and on occasion's unpleasant smells.
• Ensure the maintenance of patient confidentiality at all times.
• Participate in rotation around the Radiology Departments across the 6 Community sites as required.
• Support the service by only undertaking work that is within own skill level and competence.

• The Radiology Department Assistant (RDA) is responsible to the Community RDA Manager; and through them accountable to the Service Managers and Deputy Operational Lead.
• The RDA will work closely with clinical and non-clinical colleagues within the Radiology Department and liaise with other departments, wards and services ensure effective communication and provide the highest level of care to our patients
• Carry out duties as assigned; involving patient care and welfare; assisting the Radiology team where appropriate.
• To assist patients prior to, during, and after the examination including being able to give the patient a basic explanation of procedures.
• To assist in the safe discharge of the patient from the department.
• To demonstrate high levels of patient care and work closely with qualified staff maintaining a hands on approach to patient needs.
• Adhere to Infection control measures and perform the cleaning of equipment post procedure in line with relevant protocols and policies.
• Assist in the cleaning and preparation of the room prior to and post procedure.

• high-quality care for all
• being a great place to work
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

• we are compassionate
• we are proud
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

Essential

• Satisfactory level of General Education.
• Good standard of written and spoken English.
• Demonstrates a commitment to further learning and personal development.
• Demonstrates the ability to undertake a core induction programme and complete the Care Certificate. This is essential training and development for all new staff

Desirable

• GCSE in English or equivalent
• Additional studies post compulsory education

Essential

• Experience of working with people in either a paid employment or in a voluntary capacity.
• To be able to work unsupervised with the public.
• Computer literacy

Desirable

• Basic administration reception skills.
• Other health related experience.

Essential

• Assess the needs of patients and work closely with other qualified staff to ensure attention to detail

Essential

• Ability to manoeuvre radiographic equipment.
• Ability to wear/work in lead protective clothing
• Ability to manoeuvre wheelchairs, trolleys and beds and aid patient transfer following appropriate training
• Able to deal with body fluid spillages.

Essential

• Have organisational skills to plan workload, liaise with others and ensure accurate and timely documentation.
• To be responsible for own workload within the team.

Essential

• Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
• All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others .

Essential

• Proven good timekeeping and sickness record.
• Able to work flexible hours and adapt to changes in the working week
• Participate in out-of-hours shifts including weekends, nights and Bank Holidays.
• Participate in on-call (where required).
• Able and willing to work at any of the nine UHL hospital and community sites.

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours.

Essential

• An understanding of the concept of team working
• Be able to demonstrate by example effective team working skills.
• To have a caring attitude towards other people, patients and staff.