Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) & Cromer District Hospital
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Radiology Department at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) and Cromer District Hospital as a Band 3 Radiology Department Assistant (RDA).
The Radiology Department is part of the Diagnostic and Clinical Support Services division and plays a vital role in delivering high-quality diagnostic imaging across a wide range of specialties within the Trust.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be flexible and have excellent communication skills, speaking with patients, colleagues and team members, and the wider multi-disciplinary team within the Hospital Trust.
This role involves assisting with all aspects of Imaging including preparing patients for examinations, helping to position patients for examinations, assisting with interventional procedures, including assisting with biopsies and drainages as required, and you will be trained to perform cannulation on patients prior to CT and MRI examinations. Supporting paediatric lists will also be apart of this role.
The role is patient focused so good communication is essential to assist patients and to demonstrate care and empathy to those who are unwell or distressed, helping them through the Imaging process.
The post holder will contribute to the provision of a high standard of care for patients and carry out some duties unaided, in accordance with Trust/Directorate policy, at the discretion of qualified staff.
This is role will rotate on a roster basis throughout the department including MRI, CT, Plain Film and Ultrasound, the rotation will include shifts at NNUH, The CDC (Community diagnostic centre) and Cromer District Hospital as required.
There are various shifts which cover the 24-hour period including some night shifts, over seven days of the week, inclusive of Bank Holidays.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
* Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
* Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
* Discounted gym memberships
* Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
* Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
* Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
* Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
* On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
* On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
* Flexible staff bank
* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job responsibilities
* Under the supervision of radiographers assist with all aspects of imaging, includingchanging patients in preparation for examination and explaining procedures.
* Perform cannulation on patients prior to CT, MRI and IVU examinations.
* Assist radiographers in the positioning of patients for examinations.
* Prepare and maintain trolleys for biopsies and to assist with biopsies, drainages, as andwhen the need arises.
* Participate in Muscoskeletal Steroid Injections in Ultrasound.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* NVQ level 3 or equivalent, relevant assessed experience.
* Demonstrate knowledge of basic anatomy and medical terminology.
* Understand and demonstrate the fundamentals of Radiation Protection
Experience
* Previous experience as a Band 2 Radiographic Assistant within the Radiology Department.
Skills
* Flexible - able to multi-task and prioritise
* Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
* Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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.
£24,625 to £25,674 a yearper annum (pro rata)
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