Radiology Support Worker

1 month ago

Gateshead, United Kingdom Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

Please note the Trust is not able to offer Skilled Worker Sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the UKVI threshold requirements. You are requested to consider this when making your applic ation. Please visit for further information.

We are looking for enthusiastic, self-motivated people who have experience in the healthcare environment to join the busy Radiology Department at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Gateshead and at our satellite site at post holder will work across CT, MRI, Fluoroscopy, Interventional and General X-ray. The role involves assisting with sterile procedures, chaperoning and preparing patients for examinations working alongside Consultant Radiologists, Radiographers and post holder needs to be well organized with good communication skills to ensure they can work effectively within the multi-disciplinary team to ensure Radiology provides a high quality service to all its users. A sympathetic attitude to patients is essential ensuring safe and compassionate care. You will need to be able to cope with distressing and often challenging situations while prioritising your workload. In addition some office duties will be required including basic computer skills where you must have good attention to detail and maintain accurate records.

Main duties of the job

To provide a wide range of support to patients. Assisting clinical and administrative teams, supporting the provision of a 7 day service at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital and satellite site at Blaydon.

To have a flexible and adaptable approach when assisting in an area of the department deemed appropriate by senior staff.

Full and part time positions are available.

About us

Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.

Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.

We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.

Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronym ICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.

We have a number of staff networks including the BAME network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our armed forces network is one of our emerging networks.

The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assist and support professionals from the multi-disciplinary team with agreed clinical, administrative activities Have the ability to concentrate and manage multiple tasks within a busy environment. managing interruptions and queries Adhere to good practice and Trust policy when assessing and implementing manual handling techniques. Plan ahead in the preparation of examination rooms when assisting during varied work lists. Use initiative to maintain work flow and ensure minimum waiting times, liaising with senior staff if problems/ potential problems arise. Ensure all areas and equipment are kept clean and tidy in accordance with Trust infection control policy. Perform and record daily checks of emergency equipment crash trolley and suction. Assist with the aftercare of the patient including removal of IV cannula. Safely handle body fluids as stated in Trust policy. Collect urine samples and perform pregnancy tests when deemed competent by nursing staff. Perform base line observations as directed by qualified professionals. Accurately document episodes of care as appropriate. Restock clinical rooms, ensuring rotation of stock within stock room and clinical rooms, including monitoring of expiry dates. Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to 'o' Level/GCSE standard in English and Maths.

Desirable

NVQ 2 Care Certificate

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in a team Good communication skills Ability to support others Experience of working face to face with the general public in a very busy environment

Desirable

Previous experience in a NHS hospital Previous experience in a radiology department

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