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Job overview

Are you a passionate, driven, enthusiastic individual? Then look no further

An amazing position is available for a qualified Radiography Assistant Practitioner. You will support the plain film service based at Chorley Hospital although there may be some requirement to work at other Trust sites. 

You will be working as a Radiographic Assistant Practitioner under IRMER to produce high quality plain film images to aid in the diagnosis of patients conditions.

There is an expectation to work evenings and weekends and to gain accreditation with the College of Radiographers

Main duties of the job

As an integral member of the x-ray department, you will consistently uphold rigorous standards of patient care. Your responsibilities include aiding radiographers in acquiring diagnostic-quality x-rays, as well as providing assistance in patient chaperoning and changing procedures.

You will adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) while continuously maintaining your competency. You will collaborate closely with radiography practitioners to ensure the provision of a seamless 24-hour service, contributing to the efficiency and effectiveness of our department's operations.

Working for our organisation

We have 10,000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.

Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.

You’ll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet new people & do things you’d never have done. You’ll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path. 

You’ll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Duties to include but not be limited to: 

Undertake a defined range of routine diagnostic examinations. Provide good quality personalised care in accordance with agreed local and national standards.  Undertake duties relevant to the clinical area following achievement of competencies. Assist to maintain patient safety, confirming to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines. Assist in maintaining standards of care to improve the patient experience and outcome of care. Promote equality in care and practice by recognising, respecting and meeting the needs and choices of individuals. Contribute to maintaining safe, clean and productive environments, compliant with standards for hygiene and cleanliness. Actively try to resolve issues and complaints at local level and then report the outcome to line manager. Maintain and develop own competence. Process information according to local and national requirements.

Please note that the interview date may differ.

Person specification

Qualifications and Education

Essential criteria

GCSE in English and Mathematics – grade C or above Experience working as an Assistant Practitioner in Radiography Assistant Practitioner Qualification/Equivalent

Desirable criteria

Basic IT skills Level 2 numeracy SoR Accreditation

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria

Previous experience working in an acute healthcare setting Able to demonstrate Health & Safety awareness Aware of the concept and application of confidentiality Demonstrates an understanding of the role of a band 4 assistant practitioner

Desirable criteria

Knowledge of x-ray equipment and uses IR(ME)R Awareness

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