Overview
We are looking for an Imaging Department Assistant to join our busy and friendly team. You will need to be able to take part in a rota that covers duties from 6.00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. seven days a week, over 37.5 hours per week for full timers, covering all three sites: Burton, Lichfield and Tamworth.
Responsibilities
* Assist with patient care, hoisting, changing, moving and administration of patients within the Imaging department, and continue that care where necessary throughout the imaging process.
* Assist healthcare professionals in performing imaging procedures, e.g., room preparation, preparation of contrast media, chaperoning of patients and general patient care.
* Support infection control measures in the Imaging Department, e.g., assist with preparation of rooms and cleaning up afterwards.
* Be responsible for the general cleaning and assist in quality assurance programmes for associated equipment.
* Be responsible for stock control in the area.
* Assist in the training of new non-radiographic staff, enabling them to become fully conversant with the duties applicable to them.
* Be familiar with, and comply with, the Health & Safety, Ionising Radiation and COSHH policies as outlined by the Trust or department.
* Ensure that all clinical and other information records are fully and accurately completed, including the radiology computer system and hospital information system.
Development, Benefits and Requirements
* Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development, with the opportunity to work across some or all of our 5 sites depending on speciality. There is potential for progression via apprenticeship qualifications into Assistant Practitioner and Radiographer roles, allowing study while still employed.
* Support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
* Friendly, supportive and caring colleagues, plus a variety of staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes.
* To be familiar with and comply with Trust values and expectations: Exceptional Care Together, with a focus on Compassion, Openness and Excellence.
Additional Information
* Key Facts about our Trust: We see on average 4,810 OP appointments per day; the department handles high volumes across Trauma & Orthopaedics; an average of 1,115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day; last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres; we are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
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