Radiology Clinical Imaging Assistant

3 days ago


Chelsea, United Kingdom The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust Full time

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced imaging or healthcare assistant to join our dedicated team. We are particularly interested in response from a radiology assistants or HCA with radiology and outpatient experience.
We provide excellent opportunities for professional and personal development in a well-resourced environment.

**Key skills required**:

- Evidence of effective interpersonal skills with particular ability to liaise with multidisciplinary team members.
- Experience of working in a pressurised environment.
- Experience of working in relevant care environment, e.g. within a hospital in a radiology or OPD department.

The Imaging Assistant will be responsible for assisting in the timely, efficient and courteous provision of the Diagnostic Imaging service. This will include:

- Communicating appointment details to patients both by phone and in writing
- Ensuring that all patients are appropriately prepared and ready for imaging at the required time
- Assisting radiographers and Radiologists in the performance of Diagnostic Imaging examination and procedures, in CT this is working between on 2 floors
- Provision of appropriate patient care

The post-holder will be required to work closely with a team of highly skilled professionals to facilitate the smooth running of the Department. Key working relationships in the department will be with the imaging, medical, clerical and nursing staff. In addition there will be contact with Consultants and their secretaries throughout the Trust and other Health Services. The department works within a quality management system and we have been awarded QSI accreditation from 2018.

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits and learning and development opportunities. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
- To assist in radiographic examinations undertaken within the department (CT, MR, Ultrasound, X-Ray).
- To communicate effectively and empathetically with patients and their escorts prior to, during and after an examination.
- To deal with colleagues, patients, carers and relatives in a helpful, reassuring and friendly manner.
- To support radiographic, medical and nursing staff in the examination of patients by ensuring a safe, clean and hygienic working environment.
- Ensure patients are appropriately prepared for radiographic examinations and procedures following defined protocols.
- Assist patients in their personal preparation for diagnostic imaging tests and procedures, including helping with dressing.
- Measure and record patients’ height and weight
- Perform venepuncture for venous blood sampling and/or cannulation preparation for diagnostic imaging tests which require IV contrast after training within the RM policy
- To provide the radiographic, medical and nursing staff with correct equipment for each procedure, prepared according to agreed nursing protocols and standards.
- Resort to registered radiographers any problems arising during observation of or conversations with patients and carers.
- To identify and dispatch specimens and request forms in line with agreed Trust policies
- To direct and escort patients and their belongings between departments and clinical areas either on foot, in wheelchairs or on beds.
- To liaise with hospital porters regarding the safe transfer of patients to and from the department.
- Contact patients by telephone in advance of scheduled planning appointments to ensure attendance and provide relevant instructions.
- To use hospital based patient information systems (HIS/ICW), when scheduling radiology examinations and procedures in liaison with radiographers, radiologists and clerical staff to ensure appropriate patient care and list management.



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