We have a full-time position available to join the Imaging department as a Band 2 General Imaging Assistant.
Key Responsibilities:
* Travel to community diagnostic centres and mobile scanner sites within the region, including Whitworth (Matlock) and Walton, with varying shift patterns between 7.30am and 8pm, including weekends and bank holidays.
* Assist in the smooth operation of the Imaging Care Unit by providing clinical and administrative support, ensuring high-quality service delivery to outpatients.
* Coordinate patient transfers to and from wards to facilitate patient pathways across all Imaging department areas, including shifts at satellite hospitals.
* Assist the Imaging Team in patient care, including helping patients undress, assisting during examinations, and supporting discharge procedures.
* Use computer systems for patient registration and booking, and support reception duties.
* Escort patients as needed and chaperone during examinations.
* Process images and post-examination documentation.
* Maintain departmental tidiness and stock levels of linen and equipment.
* Implement infection control policies and support clinical governance, research, and audit activities.
* Support patient reassurance and guidance throughout procedures.
* Complete imaging safety questionnaires and assess patient suitability for procedures like cannulation, reporting any issues to relevant teams.
* Participate in stock control, audit, and continuous improvement activities.
* Work weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis.
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a well-regarded organization serving a diverse population with a workforce of around 3,800 staff, operating positively and rated 'Good' by the CQC as of February 2017.
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