**PLEASE NOTE: This role is not eligible for sponsorship**
Main duties of the job
* The Radiology Department Assistant will be directly responsible for the safe completion of delegated duties and assisted patient care.
* Provide support and assistance to patients and staff as required.
* Assist the Sonographers and Radiologists with the examination and care of radiology patients.
* Assist with clerical procedures and image processing as required.
* Participate in training to further develop the role.
Job responsibilities
* Anticipate the needs of the patient to ensure comfort, safety and dignity at all times
* Assist patients in preparation for, and whilst undergoing, routine and specialised ultrasound examinations
* To check patient identification and documentation in accordance with departmental protocols and clinical requests
* Establish and maintain a good communication channel to support patient confidence
* Assist radiologists and Sonographers in performing examinations, attending to the patients welfare at all times
* Process images as required
* Move ultrasound equipment to wards / departments to allow examinations to be completed in a timely manner
* Escort patients to other departments as appropriate
* Be friendly and helpful towards staff, patients, their relatives and friends in all clinical areas and on the telephone
* Receive patients, relatives and colleagues into the department and direct to the appropriate area
* Ensure patients property is kept in line with Trust Policy
* Ensure the patients environment and all equipment is kept clean and stored safely
* To use computerised systems to assist the radiographer and to optimise patient throughout
Benefits
* On-site nursery
* 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays
* Cycle to work scheme
* Flexible working
* Extensive in-house course learning directory
* Buying and selling of annual leave
* Subsidised restaurant
* Tranquillity garden
* Generous subsidised on-site parking
Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge
* Experience of working with the public
Qualifications and Professional Training
* Good standard of general education including Math's and English language (GCSE or equivalent)
* NVQ level 2 in Customer Service
Skills and Abilities
* To be able to assist patients to move using appropriate aids on a frequent basis
* To be able to transport patients using wheelchair/trolley or frequently throughout a normal shift and will require moderate effort.
* Frequently be able to deal with patients and relatives during distressing situations.
* To be able to apply normal care and attention throughout the shift
* To deal with competing demands for attention.
Personal Qualities
* Good Communication Skills
* Ability to form work as part of a team.
* Ability to remain calm under a range of circumstances.
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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