Overview
As a Radiology Department Assistant, you will provide vital clinical and administrative support to ensure the department runs safely and efficiently.
Responsibilities
* Clinical Support & Observations: Perform a range of essential clinical tasks, including cannulation for CT and MR scans, producing high-quality 12-lead ECGs, and monitoring patient vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse, and oxygen saturation.
* Direct Patient Care: Prepare and escort patients for procedures, assisting them on and off examination tables while prioritising their comfort, dignity, and cultural needs.
* Safety & Infection Control: Maintain a sterile and safe environment by assisting with the cleaning of scanners and adhering to strict infection control measures.
* Communication & Documentation: Act as a key point of contact for patients, listening to concerns and providing reassurance, while utilising departmental IT systems like CRIS to accurately record physiological data and manage patient information.
* Professionalism: Maintain strict confidentiality and professional attitude at all times, ensuring every individual is treated with courtesy and respect.
* Direct Care: Provide high-quality care tailored to individual needs, ensuring patients are prepared for examinations while respecting cultural differences, privacy, and dignity.
* Clinical Procedures: Undertake essential tasks including cannulation for patients undergoing CT and MR scans.
* Diagnostics: Produce high-quality 12-lead ECGs and perform clinical observations (pulse, respiration, blood pressure, oxygen saturation) and report any adverse signs to senior staff.
* Mobility & Comfort: Assist patients with personal hygiene, dressing, and safely moving on and off examination tables. Escort and transport patients within the department, acting as a chaperone when required.
* Communication: Act as a liaison between patients and the clinical team; listen to patient concerns, provide reassurance, and ensure all communication is handled with strict confidentiality.
Technical & Environmental Support
* Procedure Preparation: Set up medical trolleys for sterile procedures and ensure efficient clearing/disinfection afterward.
* Infection Control: Maintain rigorous hygiene standards by cleaning scanners and clinical areas daily, and performing deep cleans following contact with infectious patients.
* IT & Administration: Utilise departmental IT systems, including the Computerised Radiology Information System (CRIS), to record physiological readings and manage patient data.
* Stock Management: Monitor and replenish clinical stock levels to ensure the department remains fully operational.
* Safety & Security: Ensure the safe custody of patient valuables and contribute to a safe environment for all visitors and staff.
Radiation Protection & MR Safety
* Regulatory Compliance: Adhere to radiographic protocols and policies as required under ionising radiation regulations, complying with IR(ME)R and IRR standards.
* MR Safety: Strictly follow local MR safety rules and regulations to ensure the safety of patients and staff within the magnetic field environment.
Clinical Governance & Quality
* Health & Safety: Comply with all Trust Health & Safety policies, including the reporting of accidents, incidents, or potential hazards.
* Mandatory Training: Attend all specified mandatory training sessions and e-learning modules, maintaining compliance throughout your employment.
* Equity & Diversity: Carry out duties while respecting the diverse cultural beliefs and customs of both patients and colleagues.
Training & Development
* In-Service Growth: Actively participate in the departmental in-service training programme and attend relevant external courses as agreed with management.
* Personal Development: Engage in regular appraisal sessions to identify growth opportunities and disseminate new knowledge to the wider team.
* Service Evolution: Participate in the modernisation of Radiology services and rotate through various areas of the Radiology department as required.
Notes for Applicants
* We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.
* Please review the job description and person specification carefully before applying to ensure that you meet the essential requirements for the post.
* All applicants will be contacted by email whether they were shortlisted for interview.
* As part of pre-employment checks we will require satisfactory references, including at least one written reference from your current or most recent employer (references must come from a professional work email address).
* Employers are expected to implement the Care Certificate for all applicable new starters from April 2015. New starters in clinical, patient-facing posts (bands 1-4) are expected to complete all 15 standards within the first 6 months.
* Flexible Working applications will be considered in line with Trust policies.
* The Trust is a no-smoking site.
* UKVI sponsorship: many posts are not eligible for sponsorship. Please consult UKVI guidance to determine eligibility if offered a conditional role.
* We are seeking two motivated Radiology Department Assistants (Band 3) to join our team at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital. Prior Radiology experience is not required as comprehensive training will be provided; however, successful applicants must have experience in a healthcare setting and demonstrate excellent communication skills. This role is based at LHCH for the first 12 months with potential to expand across the University Hospitals of Liverpool Group thereafter.
About the Employer
As the largest single-site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital provides specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine and diagnostic imaging, serving a catchment area of 2.8 million people across Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man. Our mission is “Excellent, Compassionate and Safe care for every patient, every day.”
Please visit our website for more information: https://www.lhch.nhs.uk/
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