Radiology Porters

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

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Job summary

The successful applicant will support the imaging department in particular Interventional Radiology Theatres at the City campus, the position may require that on occasions you work at the QMC campus. You will be the primary link between Radiology and the wards. You will liaise with the nurses, radiographers and other patient transfer staff to ensure patients' needs and welfare are attended to. You will assist the department by preparing the patient for imaging. A large part of this post will involve manual handling, including the transfer of patients on beds, trolleys and wheelchairs. You will need to be computer literate.

All training for this role will be provided within NUH. This post will be predominantly weekday days with occasional additional work out of hours as required by the service.

The successful applicant needs to be approachable and enthusiastic about this role. You will need to be able to cope emotionally and physically with working with patients.

Main duties of the job

Transfer of patients to and from the wards to the radiology department. Communicate with patients and staff to ensure a smooth transition of transfers. Provide a friendly face to patients as radiology's first point of contact. Undertake other movement transfer of waste and equipment.

About us

The radiology team is a friendly team working with a large volume of patients. Staff work in a timely manner to achieve quality diagnostic scans and procedures ensuring patients are at the centre of the radiology pathway.

Date posted

30 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

164-6223452

Job locations

NUH NHS Trust CITY CAMPUS

Hucknall Road

Nottingham

NG5 1PB


Job description

Job responsibilities

Transfer of patients from wards to the Radiology department. Provide a friendly face to all patients. Maintain professional/caring approach as the first point of contact for Radiology. Assist staff in other duties as required. Communicate effectively with all grades of staff.

For further information, please see attached job Description and Person Specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Transfer of patients from wards to the Radiology department. Provide a friendly face to all patients. Maintain professional/caring approach as the first point of contact for Radiology. Assist staff in other duties as required. Communicate effectively with all grades of staff.

For further information, please see attached job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Ability

Essential

  • Able to undertake training required

Experience

Essential

  • Has worked with the public

Desirable

  • Has worked in a Health Care setting

Communication

Essential

  • Ability to communicate effectively

Organisation

Essential

  • Able to prioritise workload

Ability

Essential

  • Is able to transfer patients and stand for long periods
Person Specification

Ability

Essential

  • Able to undertake training required

Experience

Essential

  • Has worked with the public

Desirable

  • Has worked in a Health Care setting

Communication

Essential

  • Ability to communicate effectively

Organisation

Essential

  • Able to prioritise workload

Ability

Essential

  • Is able to transfer patients and stand for long periods

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

NUH NHS Trust CITY CAMPUS

Hucknall Road

Nottingham

NG5 1PB


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

NUH NHS Trust CITY CAMPUS

Hucknall Road

Nottingham

NG5 1PB


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

IR Modality Manager

Chris Cobb

chris.cobb@nuh.nhs.uk

01159249924

Date posted

30 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

164-6223452

Job locations

NUH NHS Trust CITY CAMPUS

Hucknall Road

Nottingham

NG5 1PB


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