Radiographic Assistant
Due to current Home Office Guidelines, Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is unable to provide sponsorship for this role
Main duties of the job
* Assist radiographers in the safe handling of patients, in accordance with Trust Moving and Handling guidance.
* Always promote equality, diversity and inclusion.
* Adhere to Information Governance, ensuring patient confidentiality.
* Provide hygiene support for patients if required.
* Enable and assist patients to access and use toilet facilities.
* Provide eating and drinking support for patients who require assistance.
* Chaperone X‑ray examinations where required and appropriate.
* Assistance with patient changing for examinations.
Job responsibilities
* Demonstrate effective communication skills in assisting patients, relatives, and carers with information regarding the Radiology department.
* Work closely with radiographers, radiologists, and other members of the multidisciplinary team to maintain a smooth and effective service.
* Escort patients within and outside the department where required.
* Utilise efficient IT and computer skills to access and input patient data.
* Monitor patient wait times and communicate delays with the waiting area and referring departments.
Person Specification
Experience
* Wide range of clerical skills
* Experience of computerised systems of work
* Working with members of the public
* Care work in a care home, hospital or community
* Experience of booking medical appointments
Skills
* Good verbal and written command of English
Knowledge
* Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
* IT systems
* Ability to recognise situations that require escalation and reporting
* Cerner and its applications
* Basic life support training
* Moving and handling training
Qualifications
* Maths and English GCSE graded minimum 'C' or equivalent
* Care Certificate or equivalent
Other Requirements
* Able to undertake shift work including evenings, weekends and bank holidays
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.
Employer name
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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