Employer University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Hinckley and District Hospital Town Hinckley Salary £24,169 pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 24/06/2025 23:59
NHS AfC: Band 2
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Job overview
* To work within the multidisciplinary team to ensure high standards of patient care and quality of examinations within the Radiology Department under the direction and supervision of an appropriate Registered Health Care Professional.
* To help with basic administration duties including using Radiology computer systems
* To help other staff make the best use of departmental resources ensure efficient delivery of planned workload.
* To support 7 day working, including bank/public holidays as required by the needs of the service.
Please note this position will not meet the requirements for skilled worker visa's
Main duties of the job
· 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.
Working for our organisation
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
* high-quality care for all,
* being a great place to work,
* partnerships for impact, and
* research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
* we are compassionate,
* we are proud,
* we are inclusive, and
* we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
· 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.
· 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.
· Ensure accuracy of patient and examination details on the Radiology computer systems
· Answer telephone queries and deal with them appropriately and professionally.
· Assist with clerical and reception duties.
· Put stock away and ensure tidiness of storerooms.
· To help with student training and work experience students as required.
· Adhere to all Local Rules, Ionising Radiation Regulations, Health & Safety Procedures, and any new policies and procedures as they are implemented, promptly report accidents, equipment faults and untoward incidents.
· Take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves, other staff, patients and visitors, with reference to the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
· To contribute ideas and suggestions and express any issue of concern to the appropriate manager.
· To attend staff/team meetings, as appropriate.
· Provide evidence of annual attendance for the CBU mandatory training programme.
· Keep updated with new developments and policies. Maintain competencies.
· Commit to study for essential qualifications for role which is in line with the Support Worker Framework and Care Certificate. Here, appropriate support will be provided by RDA Manager, Imaging Service Manager, Clinical Practice Educators and Workforce Lead.
Person specification
Experience
* Worked with people
* Health Care Experience
Communication
* Team Work
Planning & Organisation
* Organise own workload
Additional Information
Please submit yourapplicationform without delay toavoiddisappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.
Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.
UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.
Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.
UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.
The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.
The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.
Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.
The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.
If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavorto make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.
Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.
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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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