Job summary
Employer heading
Radiology Healthcare Assistant
NHS AfC: Band 2
Here at the Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Trust, we are very proud of our reputation for providing outstanding care to our patients. Our continued success is accomplished through the skills and expertise of our staff, which is underpinned by our values: Friendly, Caring, Excellence, Professional and Respect. If your values align to ours, and you would like to join us in aspiring to deliver world class patient care, we would love to hear from you.
Job overview
To provide responsive support services to the Imaging Department including good problem solving, in a fast and reliable manner.
Applications are welcomed from candidates interested in EITHER full time hours (37.5) or part-time (18.75)
Applicants from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker Sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Job seekers should be aware that not all roles will be eligible for Skilled Worker Sponsorship. For further information visit UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Main duties of the job
Main Responsibilities of the Job
1. Assist the Radiographer with cleaning and IPC (Infection Prevention and Control)
2. Attend to the needs of the patient, ensuring their comfort and dignity.
3. Ensure that the necessary documentation accompanies the patient.
4. Use of the Radiology Information System to record patient information.
5. Assist the Radiographer with the manual handling of patients.
6. To act as chaperone for some examinations.
Working for our organisation
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH) is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation.
Joining RJAH is more than just a job – we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role.
We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to outstanding professional development opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities – including our recently-opened £6 million Headley Court Veterans’ Orthopaedic Centre (the first unit of its kind in the UK).
RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham.
The hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry in Oswestry, just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital. The station is part of the Chester to Birmingham line.
We are based in North Shropshire, close to the border with North and Mid Wales. It is one of the most attractive parts of the country, with a rich historic culture and excellent transport links. It offers outstanding opportunities for anyone who enjoys an outdoor lifestyle or is looking to raise a family.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
• To assist Radiographer in the imaging room.
• Liaise with relevant staff/nurses/Consultants.
• To escort patients within the Radiology clinical imaging areas, changing cubicles and examination rooms.
• To assist with the moving of beds and wheelchairs and assisting the patient onto the imaging table.
• To ensure the continuous flow of patients through the Radiology rooms.
• To reassure the patient and provide basic information.
• To ensure the relevant documentation follows the patient.
• To maintain the tidiness and cleanliness of the examination room.
• To maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• To comply with Health and Safety rules, the local rules for the protection of persons against ionising radiation, and the agreed policies and procedures of the Trust.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- GCSE or equivalent English & Mathematics grade D or above
- NVQ level 2 in Health Care or equivalent
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Hospital environment and medical terminology
- Understanding of and commitment to confidentiality and data security requirements
Skills
Essential criteria
- Patient care skills including a pleasant and professional manner.
- Ability to empathise and negotiate
- Good forward planning and ability to manage and prioritise own workload effectively.
- Ability to handle a high volume of work.
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- laura edwards
- Job title
- deputy superintendent radipographer
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01691 404341
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