Overview
An opportunity has arisen in the Radiology Department at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) and Cromer District Hospital for a Band 2 Radiology Department Assistant. The Radiology department sits within the Diagnostic and Clinical Support Services division and provides diagnostic imaging and therapeutic treatments across a range of specialties across the Trust. This is a full-time role, with the option to consider part-time working. The post holder will rotate on a roster basis throughout the department including MRI, CT, Plain Film and Ultrasound, with shifts at NNUH and Cromer District Hospital as required. Shifts cover the 24-hour period across seven days, including night shifts and Bank Holidays. The role requires working across all three hospital sites: NNUH, CDC, and CDH.
The role is patient focused; good communication is essential to assist patients and to demonstrate care and empathy to those who are unwell or distressed, helping them through the Imaging process. The post holder will contribute to providing a high standard of care for patients and carry out some duties unaided, in accordance with Trust/Directorate policy and at the discretion of qualified staff.
Responsibilities
* Under the supervision of Radiographers, assist with all aspects of imaging, including preparing patients for examination, assisting with positioning, and administering oral contrast to patients having CT and MRI. Act as a second checker for radiology contrast media in CT and MRI, and Buscopan in MRI and CT Colonoscopies, according to Trust protocol.
* Assist Radiographers in the positioning of patients for examinations and prepare and maintain trolleys for biopsies and to assist with biopsies, drainages, etc., as needed.
* Understand and demonstrate the fundamentals of Radiation Protection.
* undertake structured theoretical and practical training in line with Trust and Directorate policy.
Qualifications and Experience
* Essential: Good level of numeracy and literacy; knowledge of basic anatomy and medical terminology; customer care skills; flexible, multi-tasking ability; able to work on own initiative; effective role model demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values (People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication, Excellence); commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
* Desirable: Significant basic nursing/care/relevant experience.
Additional Information
* This position is part of occupation code 6131 and does not meet UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa; the Trust cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.
* Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. This post is subject to standard NHS safeguarding policies.
* Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications; guidance on UK Visas and Immigration is available on their website.
About Us / Benefits
Join the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff. The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing acute care for around one million people. We are a teaching and research hospital, home to state-of-the-art facilities, and we offer a range of NHS benefits and additional staff benefits including flexible working hours, staff discounts, pension scheme, annual leave entitlement, and on-site facilities.
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