CT Higher level Imaging Department Assistant

1 month ago

Fulwood, United Kingdom Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

We are looking for a hard working, dynamic and caring individual to join our friendly and patient focused team.

We currently have a vacancy for a higher level Imaging Department Assistant based within the busy CT department at Royal Preston Hospital.

You will be required to work alongside all members of the multi-disciplinary CT team and will be expected to demonstrate flexibility in your attitude to work.

The CT department at Royal Preston Hospital has 4 CT scanners; one in the ED CT department, 2 in the Neuro CT department and a mobile CT scanner based at Preston Healthport. The role will involve rotation through all the scanners.

You will be required to assist the Radiographers or Radiologists with all CT procedures and will be expected to demonstrate excellent patient care and communication skills.

If you are interested in a new challenge and feel that this role would suit you, please apply. We will offer full induction, training, and development opportunities to the right candidate. NVQ 3 in a health related subject is a requirement of the post, however we would be happy to offer the job as a training post subject to completion of the Level 3 apprenticeship in Diagnostic Imaging within 18 months of starting in post.

Main duties of the job

Within the CT department we undertake a variety of specialist scans including trauma, oncology, neuro, cardiac and virtual colonography.

Your role will involve supporting the patient throughout their CT journey. This includes preparing the patients prior to their scan, cannulating the patient and preparing the contrast (xray dye), monitoring the patient during specialist procedures, providing emotional support and providing any necessary aftercare.

You will also assist the Radiographer and the multidisciplinary team to manage and improve the workflow to provide an excellent CT service.

Duties will also include performing administrative tasks and assisting with stock ordering and daily cleaning of the department.

Venepuncture and cannulation training will be provided to the successful candidate if required.

About us

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties include but are not limited to:

Provide good quality personalised care in accordance with agreed local and national standards. Undertake duties relevant to the clinical area following completion of competencies. Assist to maintain patient safety, conforming to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines. Assist in maintaining standards of care and practice by recognising, respecting and meeting the needs and choices of individuals. Contribute to maintaining a safe, clean and productive environment, compliant with standards for hygiene and cleanliness. Maintain and develop own competence. Process information according to local and national requirements. Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Basic General Education Level 2 Functional Literacy & Level 2 numeracy skills OR GCSE in English and Mathematics - grade C/4 or above

Desirable

Basic IT skills NVQ Level 3 in care. Certificate in cannulation. Care certificate

Knowledge

Essential

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 3 assistant.

Desirable

Evidence of working at Band 2/3 in a caring environment

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