Overview
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Radiology Department Assistant to assist radiographic, nursing and medical staff with clinical and administrative duties working a combination of 9-5, 8-4, 12-8 and 8-8 duties Monday to Sunday.
Main duties
Working a rota Monday to Sunday with shifts including 9-5, 8-4, 12-8 and 8-8 (45 minute break - 11.25 hour duty, 30 minute break on 7.5 hours). Full-time hours are available. You will be providing support for patients undergoing varied Radiology examinations to allay anxiety, observing and monitoring patients awaiting scans, reporting any changes in patient’s condition, and assisting with pre- and post-procedure care. You will assist with cleaning tasks, errands and general duties appropriate to all clinical areas, assist with patient personal care, and assist with the safe positioning and transferring of patients to procedural tables/couches.
You will also support Radiographers by entering and updating patient documentation and records, utilising computerised information systems when required, and assisting in clerical duties such as answering the phone and accurately relaying messages as appropriate. RDA’s support the flow within Radiology so allowing Radiographers to maintain efficient and timely lists.
Responsibilities
* Provide clinical and administrative support to radiology, nursing and medical staff
* Assist with patients undergoing radiology examinations and provide post-procedure care
* Monitor patients awaiting scans and report changes in condition
* Assist with cleaning, errands and general duties in clinical areas
* Aid in patient personal care and safe positioning/transferring to procedural tables
* Enter and update patient documentation and records; use computerised information systems as required
* Support clerical tasks such as answering phones and relaying messages
* Help maintain efficient and timely radiology lists
Qualifications
Essential
* Good level of general education including Maths and English
* NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
* 6 months’ current experience in a similar role in a Health or Social Care Environment
* Previous experience working as part of a team
Desirable
* NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent
* Evidence of additional training relevant to the role
* Experience of NHS or Radiology environments
* Experience with Trust Systems (OASIS PAS & ESearcher) and Radiology Systems (CRIS & PACS)
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
* Ability to work under instruction from a Registered Practitioner with direct supervision
* Good keyboard and IT skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook)
* Care, compassion and commitment to patients and carers
* Effective communication with patients, colleagues and other departments
* Diplomacy in difficult situations
* Safe movement of patients within the hospital environment (moving aids, trolleys)
* Knowledge of personal care and patient monitoring
Other
* Reliable work record
* DBS Enhanced Disclosure
* Evidence that personal behaviour reflects Trust Values
Details
* Employer: East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
* Location: Eastbourne DGH, Kings Drive, Eastbourne, BN21 2UD
* Pay: £24,465 per year, pro rata
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full-time
* Reference: 374-ED2035
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