Radiology Department Assistant
Job Description
Job title: Radiology Department Assistant
Company: NHS
Job description: We are looking for enthusiastic Radiology Assistants to work within all modalities of Radiology assisting Radiographers, Nurses and Radiologists in the care of patients undergoing radiological procedures and provide support to all health care professionals within the multi-disciplinary team.Applicants must have excellent communication skills and work well as part of a team. This post will include shifts between the hours of 8am – 8pm, including weekends and bank holidaysMain duties of the jobTo assist in the care of patients undergoing radiological procedures. Undertaking clinical procedures under supervision; contributing to patient care and safety whilst in the department. A key element of the role is to provide care and assistance to ensure effective work flow.Contribute to a positive patient / service user experience within the radiology department.Work to eliminate avoidable infection by working according to Infection control policies.Ensuring at all times to maintain the patients Privacy, Dignity and Confidentiality.Acting as a support to colleagues, patients and their relatives in a busy department, whilst managing demands on your time and contributing towards an environment of cohesive and effective team work.About usWe are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people.Our vision is ‘great healthcare from great people’. Everything we do is guided by our values: ‘People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’.We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called ‘We care’. It’s about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We’re looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.Date posted10 September 2024Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 2Salary£23,615 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Flexible workingReference number344-3803DCBJob locationsQueen Elizabeth Queen mother HospitalRamsgate RoadAshfordTN24 0LZJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in ‘supporting documents’.If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in ‘supporting documents’.If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
- English & Maths C grade or above (or equivalent)
Desirable
- NVQ 2 Care Certificate
ExperienceEssential
- Worked with the general public
- Healthcare experience
Desirable
- NHS Experience
SkillEssential
- Basic IT skills
- Organisational and Time Management skills
Desirable
- Cannulation Skills
SkillsDesirable
- Previous NHS Administrative Experience
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
- English & Maths C grade or above (or equivalent)
Desirable
- NVQ 2 Care Certificate
ExperienceEssential
- Worked with the general public
- Healthcare experience
Desirable
- NHS Experience
SkillEssential
- Basic IT skills
- Organisational and Time Management skills
Desirable
- Cannulation Skills
SkillsDesirable
- Previous NHS Administrative Experience
