Permanent Radiology Assistant - Full Time (Part Time Considered)
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join our friendly and dynamic Radiology Department as part of a supportive multi-disciplinary team. This role is ideal for someone looking to develop new skills and take the first step towards a rewarding career in Radiography and Radiology.
You will work across multiple sites, participating in a variety of shifts, including weekends, gaining valuable experience in a busy clinical environment.
About the role You will play a vital part in supporting Radiologists and Radiographers with a wide range of radiological procedures, including Ultrasound and CT. There are excellent opportunities for learning and development, with exposure to other areas of the department as your skills grow.
What we offer
Permanent position with full-time hours (part-time considered)
Rotational post between Frimley Park Hospital, Aldershot Centre for Health, Farnham Hospital and Fleet community hospital
Hands-on experience in a modern Radiology service
A strong foundation for future career progression in Radiology
This role is well suited to motivated individuals who are keen to learn, adaptable, and enthusiastic about patient care.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
* To support the work of the Radiology Department across all sites; Wexham Park Hospital (Slough), Heatherwood Elective Centre (Ascot), St Mark's Hospital (Maidenhead), King Edward VII Hospital (Windsor) and the Slough Community Diagnostic Centre at Upton Hospital.
* To assist radiologists and radiographers in performing a range of Radiological procedures, including Ultrasound, X-ray examinations, MRI and CT.
* To assist in all aspects of patient care within the Radiology department.
* To assist with housekeeping duties i.e., cleaning specialist equipment.
* To input accurate patient data into the Electronic Patient Record (EPIC) and DR/CR system in a timely manner.
* To make up slides of biopsy samples for microscopic examination by Histology/Pathology.
* The post holder will be expected to work at all sites across FHFT North Radiology: Wexham Park Hospital (Slough), Heatherwood Elective Centre (Ascot), St Mark's (idenhead), King Edward VII Hospital (Windsor) and the newly opening Slough CDC at Upton Hospital.
* Commitment to shift work over a 7-day period.
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
Job responsibilities
For further information regarding the detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description and person specification documents.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* GCSE or NVQ Level 2 Maths & English or equivalent
* NVQ in Care or equivalent relevant caring experience
Experience
* Customer care/dealing with the public face to face or by telephone.
* Previous experience of X-Rays and Radiological procedures.
* Previous experience in a similar post or dealing with the public in a caring environment.
Skills
* Ability to work in a Team.
* Ability to manage own workload
* Be able to work to strict deadlines in a busy clinical environment.
* Able to communicate with a wide range of people.
* To be able to talk to patients and listen empathetically whilst working in a busy clinical environment.
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.
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