Overview
We are seeking an enthusiastic person to join our Imaging team as a Higher Level Imaging Assistant. You will work in the ultrasound department with colleagues to provide the best possible patient care, ensuring equipment is available and maintaining accurate patient records in line with information governance. You will be expected to organize workflow for the area you are working in and assist in minor procedures. You must be a caring person with empathy for your patients and an understanding of their needs and concerns. You will work alongside doctors, advanced practitioners, and other radiographers to support them in examinations and procedures. This is a clinical role which is key to the smooth running of the department. You will be an effective communicator and be flexible and adaptable to the changing needs of the department.
Location and hours
This role will be predominantly based in the ultrasound Dept at the Sharoe Green Unit and at our offsite scan rooms (currently Preston Healthport). There will be some occasional requirements to work at Chorley District Hospital and in the main xray department. This post will involve some regular weekend work, the hours are flexible to some extent within the needs of the department.
Role purpose
The post duties are varied and challenging and include providing support to patients, Consultants, Radiographers, Sonographers and other team members in the Imaging Department before, during and after examinations. Full training will be given for this post, but a genuine desire to work within a team providing a high quality of patient care is essential.
What we offer
We have 10,000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. You’ll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people and do things you’d never have done. You’ll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills and enhance your career path. You’ll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold and help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.
Responsibilities
* Provide good quality personalised care in accordance with agreed local and national standards.
* Undertake duties relevant to the clinical area following achievement of competencies.
* Assist to maintain patient safety, confirming to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines.
* Assist in maintaining standards of care to improve the patient experience and outcome of care.
* Promote equality in care and practice by recognising, respecting and meeting the needs and choices of individuals.
* Contribute to maintaining safe, clean and productive environments, compliant with standards for hygiene and cleanliness.
* Actively try to resolve issues and complaints at local level and then report the outcome to line manager.
* Maintain and develop own competence.
* Process information according to local and national requirements.
Qualifications and requirements
* You should hold an NVQ level 2 in Health care (or equivalent) as this is an essential qualification for the role.
* Ability to work weekends and bank holidays as required.
* Flexible attitude to work and willingness to work out of hours.
* Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Other information
We will offer a full induction, familiarization and other development opportunities to the right candidates. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce. We encourage applications from all sections of the community. The recruitment process may include DBS checks as applicable. For more information on DBS, infection prevention and control, and flexible working policies, see the organization’s policies.
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