Radiology Support Worker

An opportunity has arisen to join this busy acute Trust, as part of a dedicated team of clinical staff, to support the provision of patient care. The role includes the use of IT systems as well as direct patient care.
The successful applicant will be required to work across all hospital sites in Stockton, Hartlepool and Peterlee.
The shifts are a mixture of 7.5 hour day shifts, extended 12 hour day shifts and some weekends across all sites. It is essential for the post holder to be able to drive with own license.
**Required duties of the role will include**:
Good standard of general education
Good communication skills
basic computer skills
work well in a team
Assisting Radiologists, Sonographers and Radiographers during examination and some interventional procedures
Assist in the set up of sterile/non-sterile trolleys
Insertion and removal of peripheral cannula
Answering telephone enquiries from service users
Liaising with wards, porters and departments
Preparing patients and clinical rooms for examinations
Escorting and chaperoning patients
Monitoring waiting areas
At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.
We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition - a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards.
We support the Making Every Contact Count approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
We recruit for values and “Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool”
Assisting Radiologists and Radiographers during examinations.
Liaising with porters and referring wards and departments.
Preparing patients and rooms for examinations.
Monitoring waiting areas.
Escorting and chaperoning patients.
Help prepare sterile/non sterile trolleys.
Insertion and removal of peripheral cannula
Record patients height, weight and blood pressure
Registration of patients on department computer system.
Answering telephone enquiries from service users
Liaising with users re appointments and patient preparation.
Preparation and update of portering and appointment lists..
Daily maintenance and QA of equipment.
Basic stock control.
To be familiar and adhere to Trust & Directorate Policies.
To follow and observe Local rules for Radiation Protection and I.R.M.E.R.
To practice meticulous approach to documentation
To practice a responsible attitude towards patients and visitors. To ensure they are comfortable and are given support and the information they need.
Be aware of patient confidentiality issues.
Reporting incidents involving patients ,staff and equipment to Radiology Operations Manager / Head of Radiology
Ensure all equipment is used intelligently, reporting faults to Radiology Operations Manager / Head of Radiology
To assist in the development of protocols regarding processing equipment QA.
To be aware of the need for personal development when taking part in annual appraisals.
To have effective close working relationships with all members of the imaging team.
Maintain a high standard of support service for all staff groups working within the Directorate. Contribute to the provision and maintenance of a high quality service.
Follow departmental procedures of routine cleaning and preparation of rooms..
Maintain required standards of appearance as per Trust Policy.