Radiographic Assistant

The Radiology Department in the Wrexham Maelor Hospital is seeking to appoint enthusiastic and motivated individuals to the role of Radiographic Assistant within our X-Ray Department.

The department has recently undergone extensive re-modelling and improvement works.

This role will involve a combination of administrative tasks and clerical tasks as well as elements of direct patient care.

There are a number of part time roles available across daytimes, evenings and weekends.

Although this post will predominantly be based in the X-Ray Department of the Maelor, there may also be an opportunity to provide support to other areas of the Radiology Department as well as to Community sites within the Health Board.

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity in our constantly developing department, please get in touch.

To assist the radiographers, radiologists and other members of the radiology multi disciplinary team by carrying out non-radiographic duties which include the care, preparation and management of patients presenting for radiological procedures, preparation of equipment, ordering of equipment via the online procurement system, reception and clerical duties and the processing of images as required.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Main Duties

1. Meet and receive patients on arrival, checking patient identification in accordance with legislative requirements, make patients comfortable and ensure that they have an understanding of events during their visit.
2. Assist with clerical duties whilst ensuring patient/examination details are entered accurately onto the Radiology Management System prior to examinations being undertaken.
3. Accompany patients and/or dependants within the department or any other areas in the hospital as required.
4. Chaperone patients during imaging procedures.
5. Care for the patient’s needs and attend to their welfare in accordance with safe working practice.
6. Assist the radiographer to transfer and position patients and equipment using appropriate manual handling techniques.
7. Process/erase imaging cassettes on PACS and transfer of images to CDs as and when required.
8. Ensure that examination rooms are kept clean, tidy and appropriately stocked in the area of duty.
9. Comply with the Data Protection Act, Access to Health Records Act and legislation issued in relation to confidential data at all times.
10. Liaise with nursing and portering staff to assist in the provision of an efficient patient centred service, e.g. patient preparation for radiological examinations and patient transfer arrangements