Radiology Assistant

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Radiology team working as a Radiology Assistant.

You will be based at Airedale General Hospital, and will provide annual leave and sickness cover at our community hospitals.

This is a full time position working per week. This a 3 week rolling rota comprising off , and shifts. There is an additional weekend and bank holiday rota that you will participate in.

Please note this post may close early if we receive a high number of applications

Main duties of the job

To assist the Radiologists, Radiographic and Nursing staff in the smooth running of the DXA, Mammography, Plain Film service, Ultrasound and interventional work over all the Airedale sites if required. This will involve greeting patients, changing them into gowns, assisting with the procedure, giving personal care to patients, for example toileting, processing images, undertaking necessary clerical work and liaising with wards and clinicians.Mentoring students as and when required.

The role is patient focused, service driven and varied.

About us

We are always looking for enterprising and innovative approaches to the way we provide our services. We are a national centre for telemedicine and introduced telehealth to the UK offender healthcare sector and also provide the service to patients in their care homes. Community matters to us and we are supported by 400 dedicated volunteers and have strong links with Bradford University, Craven College and Leeds City College to ensure we inspire the workforce of the future.

We want to attract staff who embrace our 'Right Care' behaviours of compassion, a commitment to quality of care and working together for patients - we want to make these part of our DNA.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties And Responsibilities

1. Receiving patients into the department at Airedale. If working in ED X-Ray working from the front of house on the reception desk station.

2. Checking, booking and amending patient details onto the department IT system where required.

3. Co-coordinating patient lists to ensure patients are kept to time.

4. Be responsible for liaising with porters regarding ward patients using electronic system, and verbal communication skills

5. Checking patient information including identification of patients, preparation for the examination and questionnaires in BMD section.

6. Recording Weight/Height of patients where appropriate.

7. Confirming examinations on IT system upon completion of the examination.

8. Using hospital administration System and Radiology systems

9. Using the information systems in line with protocol and following training.

10. Making appointments under guidance from lead Radiographers

11. General clerical duties as and when required.

12. Assisting in changing patients when necessary or requested by a Radiographer.

13. Assisting with safe moving and handling of patients.

14. Assisting in the x ray rooms, following the service protocol and procedures manual.

15. Caring for patients during and after procedures.

16. Chaperoning patients as Ensuring patients are aware of next steps after conclusion of the examination.

18. Taking part in multi-disciplinary team meetings to better service to patients.

To work in accordance with local and national policies:

The Ionising Radiation Regulations 99 and 2000 (ME).

Health and Safety Regulations

Data Protection Act

COSHH Regulations

Infection Control guidelines

Fire Policy

Major Incident Procedure

Patient Care protocols within the department

19. To contribute to Departmental Risk Register as appropriate.

20. Ensuring policies and procedures regarding safety are followed.

21. Communicating with patients, particularly regarding delays in service, examination process and general enquires.

22. Answering patient queries.

23. Checking questionnaires in BMD. Scanning documents onto computer system as required.

24. Liaising with ward staff and porters regarding patient transport to department.

25. Taking messages from medical staff regarding requests for examinations.

26. Communicating with radiographers, radiologists and others to ensure smooth running of service.

27. Communicating with team regarding areas of specialty/handover/ annual leave and rotas.

28. Communication with senior staff regarding stock levels.

29. Organising work in a manner to suit the team in which working. Keeping a flow of patients for practitioners to examine.

30. Demonstrating own activities to new or less experienced staff.

31. Monitoring stock level, taking part in stock Ensure that mandatory training is up to date.

33. To participate in the appraisal system

34. Collecting patients from the department reception area and directing them to the appropriate waiting / changing area.

35. Working alongside the radiographer , radiologist or to provide good quality care in DXA, Mammography and Plain Film X-ray sections of the department.

36. Ensuring infection control measures are followed in all clinical areas.

37. Collecting and tracking patient notes where relating to patients in department.

38. Ensuring, along with the whole team, the patient journey through the department is a positive experience.

39. Assisting in evaluation of services when required.

40. Staying with patients in examination rooms when radiographic staff are not present.

41. Making sure patients are comfortable, warm and dignified in the waiting areas of the department.

42. Sympathetically dealing with emotional needs of patients and carers pre and post procedures.

43. Practically assisting patients whether in examination room, toileting areas, transport or assisting with dressing.

44. To report to duty conforming to the uniform policy and dress code.

45. Adhere to Trust policies in communications, manner, dress and behaviour.

46. Protecting self and others when working in radiation area.

47. Processing Computer Radiography plates when required.

48. Cleaning and care of x ray cassettes and plates as required.

49. Monitoring stocks of disposable equipment in line with needs of the area of work.

50. To ensure effective and efficient use of all resources.

51. To use consumables responsibly, keeping waste to a minimum.

52. To use time effectively and reduce waste.

53. Keeping the areas tidy and cleaning expensive equipment.

54. Cleaning areas or equipment as instructed.

55. Ensuring linen is available, and used linen is removed appropriately.

56. Ensuring all infection control policies are followed in the department including decontamination of surfaces and or equipment.

Right care behaviours

1. Ensure that the safety of the patient and their experience remains the focus of radiology services provided in line with the Trusts Right Care programme

2. Act at all times as an exemplary role model and leader for the radiology staff. Supporting the Trust Right Care Initiative

3. Maintain a working environment which encourages team work, mutual support and excellence in service delivery and reduces risk

4. Lead by example, motivate and support staff

5. Act in an influencing role in contentious areas, regarding role and service changes/developments

6. Achieve objectives set within your PDR

7. Support training and mentor work experience students

8. Attend study/development programmes agreed at annual Personal

Development Review and keep updated records of Continual Professional

Development and mandatory training

9. Maintain a level of professional confidentiality at all times in relation to patients/visitors and staff

10. Ensure that the safety, care and comfort of patients, visitors and staff are maintained at all times

11. Promote good working relationships with medical and nursing staff, managers, peers and staff both within Radiology and throughout the Trust

12. To complete the form for recording hours worked in accordance with the departmental standard operating procedure

13. Following the departmental and Trust policies

This job description is neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the duties and responsibilities may vary from time to time in the light of changing circumstances and in consultation with the post job description represents an outline of duties and does not constitute a work routine.

This job will be subject to review at regular intervals in line with changing practices and regulations.

The Trust may require variations in the daily hours and pattern of work to meet the needs of the Job descriptions must include the key Trust messages relevant to the post below.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Computer literate Telephone skills Understands confidentiality requirements of work

Desirable

Knowledge of radiology department Knowledge of hospital IT systems

Qualifications

Essential

A good standard of general education to GCSE level or equivalent

Skills

Essential

Excellent people skills Patient / customer care, communication, listening Able to understand patient needs Problem solving Time management skills Attention to detail Good organisational skills Ability to learn Able to work on own initiative

Desirable

Dealing with conflict, Quick to learn

Experience

Essential

clerical/organisational/admin experience Working with others

Desirable

Working in the NHS Radiology experience

Right Care Values

Essential

Honesty & Integrity Listening & Communicating Supportive & Approachable Even Handed & Encouraging Patient Centred & Compassionate Leads by Example & Self Aware

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