Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and well-motivated individual to join our existing team of Clinical Imaging assistants in Radiology.
Candidates will be expected to assist members of the multidisciplinary imaging team in delivering a high standard of care. This includes fully preparing patients and associated environments prior to imaging, including patient observations (ECG, BP, O2 saturations etc.), and other general CIA duties.
Main duties of the job
Assisting other members of the Multidisciplinary Imaging Team in delivering a high standard of direct patient care and associated duties. To ensure that safe practice is carried out in accordance with departmental protocols.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Prepare clinical rooms for examinations appropriately.
- Ensure all appropriate equipment and sterile, disposable stock items which may be required are monitored in respect of quality and quantity.
- Prepare suitable and sufficient Contrast Media (of the correct type) for each procedure (with reference to any specific Imaging professionals requirements).
- Ensure a clean (or sterile) work surface (or trolley) is available if required.
- Ensure that an adequate supply of stock is available within the confines of the Examination room for each procedure.
- Dispose of any soiled linen, dressings, instruments, sharps and disposable items with reference to Infection Control / Universal Precautions and Health and Safety Regulations.
- Liase with Radiologists, Radiographers, Clinical Scientists, Technicians, Nurses, Clerical and Ward staff as necessary to ensure an efficient patient throughput can be achieved.
- Be aware of any developments in techniques or procedural changes.
- To have a flexible approach to working patterns i.e. moving around to suit the workload, this may be on a daily basis.
- Bring patient to and/or receive patient in department checking documentation, notes etc. available in accordance to departmental policy.
- Perform pregnancy tests on patients as required
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Prepare clinical rooms for examinations appropriately.
- Ensure all appropriate equipment and sterile, disposable stock items which may be required are monitored in respect of quality and quantity.
- Prepare suitable and sufficient Contrast Media (of the correct type) for each procedure (with reference to any specific Imaging professionals requirements).
- Ensure a clean (or sterile) work surface (or trolley) is available if required.
- Ensure that an adequate supply of stock is available within the confines of the Examination room for each procedure.
- Dispose of any soiled linen, dressings, instruments, sharps and disposable items with reference to Infection Control / Universal Precautions and Health and Safety Regulations.
- Liase with Radiologists, Radiographers, Clinical Scientists, Technicians, Nurses, Clerical and Ward staff as necessary to ensure an efficient patient throughput can be achieved.
- Be aware of any developments in techniques or procedural changes.
- To have a flexible approach to working patterns i.e. moving around to suit the workload, this may be on a daily basis.
- Bring patient to and/or receive patient in department checking documentation, notes etc. available in accordance to departmental policy.
- Perform pregnancy tests on patients as required
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Literacy and numeracy or equivalent qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Relevant NHS or UK based experience in health care in a hospital setting
- CPD portfolio or relevant evidence
Desirable
- Previous experience within a Radiology department.
- Excellent understanding of infection control measures.
- Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Effective verbal, written & IT communication skills.
- Excellent patient care skills.
- Effective interpersonal skills.
- Providing and promoting a caring attitude.
- oFlexible attitude to working hours
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to work closely with other professions to establish, maintain, and improve service and be open to changing working practices which can improve the same.
- oAbility to train other staff members
- oAbility to act on own initiative
Values and Behaviours (PROUD)
Essential
- Patients first - provide the highest quality patient care at all times
- Respectful - be respective to patients, relatives and staff
- Ownership - take ownership of your own work and strive to provide the best possible service for patients
- Unity - work in unity with colleagues and be respectful of their views
- Delivery - take pride in the service you deliver.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Literacy and numeracy or equivalent qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Relevant NHS or UK based experience in health care in a hospital setting
- CPD portfolio or relevant evidence
Desirable
- Previous experience within a Radiology department.
- Excellent understanding of infection control measures.
- Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Effective verbal, written & IT communication skills.
- Excellent patient care skills.
- Effective interpersonal skills.
- Providing and promoting a caring attitude.
- oFlexible attitude to working hours
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to work closely with other professions to establish, maintain, and improve service and be open to changing working practices which can improve the same.
- oAbility to train other staff members
- oAbility to act on own initiative
Values and Behaviours (PROUD)
Essential
- Patients first - provide the highest quality patient care at all times
- Respectful - be respective to patients, relatives and staff
- Ownership - take ownership of your own work and strive to provide the best possible service for patients
- Unity - work in unity with colleagues and be respectful of their views
- Delivery - take pride in the service you deliver.
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.
