Radiography Department Assistant

2 weeks ago


Bournemouth, United Kingdom University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust Full time

This is a Band 2 - Band 3 progression grade which entails developing the job competencies needed to carry out the full range of duties of the role through work experience and on the job/tailored training activities. Progression to Band 3 will follow the successful completion of all training and sign off of the specific job responsibilities. This is likely to take around twelve months and progression to Band 3 will be effective from formal sign off.

Hours to be discussed prior or at the interview

**Base Location**: Royal Bournemouth Hospital

**Interview Date**: TBC

The Radiology Directorate undertakes a wide variety of examinations including X-rays, ultrasound scans and procedures under radiology guidance. Radiography Department Assistants (RDA’s) work in all these areas undertaking various roles. The main duties are:

- Assisting Consultants and advanced practitioners with procedures under radiology guidance such as biopsies, drainages and aspirations.
- Inputting data into the department computer systems such as the Radiology Information system (RIS) and the image archive system (PACS).
- Assisting patients to prepare for examinations by helping them undress and explaining the procedure to them whilst maintaining privacy and dignity.
- Preparing procedure rooms for the forthcoming patients by laying up sterile trolleys, mixing barium compounds etc.
- Assisting the patients through examinations, helping them to manoeuvre on the examination table, providing re-assurance and giving an explanation of what is happening.
- Liaison with other wards, departments and staff members to arrange patient appointments/care.

You will be working with Consultant Radiologists, Sonographers and Radiographers. A basic knowledge of nursing, or experience in a caring profession would be an advantage but is not essential as full training will be provided.

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

In some cases this means that a services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert



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