Job summary
Employer heading
Neuroradiology Assistant
Band 3
Job overview
We are seeking a Neuroradiology Assistant who will be an active member of the multidisciplinary team, working at both James Cook and the local areas Community Diagnostic Centres, demonstrating a range of skills to meet the needs of the patient in a safe, caring environment that promotes dignity, privacy and respect under appropriate supervision of radiology assistant team leader or registered healthcare practitioner.
Main duties of the job
To assist with a patient-centered service within the Neuroradiology department by assisting, escorting, preparing and observing patients before, during and after procedures.
This may involve working in all modalities including MRI, CT and Fluoroscopy.
The post holder will be expected to develop knowledge and skills within the specialty and will assist in the management and delivery of compassionate, high quality patient care. The post holder will ensure that lists run effectively under the instruction of the Radiographers.
The post holder will work as a team with other assistants, healthcare professionals and support the training of student radiographers and volunteers.
Always demonstrates the Trust’s values and behaviours and the Trust’s Code of Conduct and the NHS’s 6Cs, acting in the best interests of patients and treating everyone with dignity and respect.
The post holder has a duty of care to patients and is expected to comply fully with all Trust policies, in particular policies relating to personal and patient safety and the prevention of healthcare associated infections. As a Trust employee you will honour your work commitments, be reliable, trustworthy and uphold the values and beliefs of the Trust.
Working for our organisation
Leadership and Improvement Training
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our staff in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions
· Your Leadership Impact
· Service Improvement for Beginners
After you complete these one and a half days of training, you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Ability to demonstrate person centred care
- Able to describe behaviours and skills of a carer
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Level 1 English and maths
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous experience of working with the public
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience in a caring role
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Richard Bore
- Job title
- Neuroradiology Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01642 854284
- Additional information
Lucy Wrangham, MRI Lead Neuroradiographer
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
The Recruitment Team
The Murray Building
The James Cook University Hospital
TS4 3BW
- Telephone
- 01642 850850, ext. 57396
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