CIA Bone Densitometry

Job description

Job responsibilities

Work at all times within the Trust policies and statutory legislation and manual handling procedures.

Maintain confidentiality of all information obtained through professional attendance on patients or through clinical access.

Acquire knowledge of Trust and Departmental Policies

Use own knowledge and skills to ensure safety of oneself and others through training and adherence to protocols.

Be able to use a keyboard and have basic IT skills.

After appropriate training be able to use the radiology systems (e.g. CRIS/PACS) to document clinical care, book patients in or amend appointments.

Experience of working with the general public.

Be active in enhancing own knowledge base, the post holder is expected to undertake continual development.

KEY RESULT AREAS

Promote a patient-focussed service in a caring environment and ensure collaborative working relationships with all other departments.

Under the direction of Osteoporosis Lead Specialist, FLS Teams Lead and DEXA team ensure a smooth workflow with effective communication.

Assist team members with manual handling using appropriate and safe technique.

Use communication skills to provide accurate and clear information regarding DEXA scanning.

Prepare the patient when required for DEXA scanning.

Ensure the clinical environment is fully prepared for procedures including the selection of medical devices, cleanliness, and immobilisation equipment.

Ensure medical devices are ready for use.

Check and maintain the stock levels of consumables and linen in each room. Report the need for re-orders.

Support DEXA operators with positioning of patients for scans once fully trained.

Acting as a chaperone & provide support to the practitioner during scans.

Provide patient support throughout appointment.

Report any change in patient condition or any problem or hazard within the department to the Practitioner in charge.

The post holder is expected to document information as part of the patient record or where appropriate contribute alongside the DEXA practitioner.

Have good IT knowledge of the Radiology Information System (CRIS), booking in patients, confirming patient details, inputting information etc.

Provide clerical assistance as required including taking and delivering messages to the appropriate team/ colleagues.

Always behave in a professional manner in attitude, neatness of appearance, punctuality, and competence, thereby upholding the reputation of the department and the hospital.

Be flexible in shift patterns, working hours, days and location.

Willing to work across all areas of clinical imaging whenever necessary.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good education to include Grade A-C GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics and/or relevant NVQ Level 2

Experience

Essential

• Prior experience of working with the general public
• Computer literate with basic IT skills

Desirable

• Previous experience of working within the NHS of Healthcare system

Practical & Intellectual Skills

Essential

• Effective and adaptable communication skills
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently to a consistently high standard

Desirable

• Knowledge of DEXA scanning

Disposition / Adjustment / Attitude

Essential

• Take responsibility for developing one self and motivated to learn
• Flexible in working patterns and location
• Flexible approach to work. Ability to demonstrate commitment (through a collective agreement) to provide work longer days which may include Bank Holiday periods.

Additional Circumstances

Essential

• A Disclosure and Barring Service check satisfactory to the organisation.
• OH clearance.
• Ability to travel and work across sites

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

Royal Cornwall Hospital

Penventinnie Lane

Truro

TR1 3LJ

Employer's website

https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)