Job summary
We are looking for a full time Dental Imaging Support to join our multidisciplinary team.
The post holder will be assisting radiographers in the Dental Radiology clinics on both the Guy's and St Thomas' sites . Requires to chaperone vulnerable young children and adults during procedures when required.
The department is currently open Monday to Friday, 8:30am until 5:00pm and 8:30am until 8:00pm on late clinic. The successful candidate will be required to work 7.5 hours a day, 8:30-17:00/11:30-20:00 Late Clinic @Guys and 8:45-17:15 @STH - Rotational Work.
The successful candidate will be expected to work with the other dental imaging support, CRIS Admin & Secretaries to provide an efficient service to patients and staff.
Applicants should have a good general education up to GCSE standard or equivalent including English Language and Mathematics and possess basic computer and keyboard skills as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Main duties of the job
Key responsibilities include:
- Clinical Support - Supporting the Radiographers and Consultant Radiologists
- Chaperone vulnerable young children and adults during procedures when required
- Processing dental radiographic images using computers and digital processors as well as conventional film and chemical based systems when required
- Care and maintenance of the processing equipment
- Scanning, Copying & Uploading radiographs in line with information governance guidelines
- Work in the Reception in a rota basis
- Work in St Thomas in rota basis - Supporting Radiographers in the Clinic.
- Manned & maintained generic NHS.net email
- Other Administrative tasks
- Ordering & Receiving Consumables & Stocktaking
- Support Consultant in absence of Nurses
- Manned Reception
- Manage department phone during CRIS Administrator's absence.
- Organise patient transport around the hospital, on discharge and for other internal appointments.
- Ad-hoc tasks
About us
The department is situated on the 23rd Floor of Guy's Tower, right in the heart of the Guy's Dental Hospital. We provide a full diagnostic service to all clinical departments within the Dental Hospital as well as a comprehensive teaching programme in dental radiography and radiology for the Dental School.
The department is comprised of:17 Radiographers + 3 Radiography Dental Nurses1 Superintendent Radiographer2 Deputy Superintendent Radiographer1 CRIS Pathway Admin1 Secretary2 Senior Dental Imaging Support9 Dental Imaging Support2 Part time Clinical Teachers & 1 Full Time Clinical Teacher/Senior Radiographer
1 Clinical Lead6 Consultant Dental Radiologists3 Specialist Registrars
1 Nurse Specialist
1 Assistant Service Manager
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key responsibilities include:
- Clinical Support - Supporting the Radiographers and Consultant Radiologists
- Chaperone vulnerable young children and adult during procedures when required
- Processing dental radiographic images using computers and digital processors as well as conventional film and chemical based systems when required
- Care and maintenance of the processing equipment
- Scanning, Copying & Uploading radiographs in line with information governance guidelines
- Work in the Reception in a rota basis
- Work in St Thomas in rota basis - Supporting Radiographers in the Clinic.
- Manned & maintained generic NHS.net email
- Other Administrative tasks
- Ordering & Receiving Consumables & Stocktaking
- Support Consultant in absence of Nurses
- Manned Reception
- Manage department phone during CRIS Administrator's absence.
- Organise patient transport around the hospital, on discharge and for other internal appointments.
- Ad-hoc tasks
Please read attached Job Description for more details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key responsibilities include:
- Clinical Support - Supporting the Radiographers and Consultant Radiologists
- Chaperone vulnerable young children and adult during procedures when required
- Processing dental radiographic images using computers and digital processors as well as conventional film and chemical based systems when required
- Care and maintenance of the processing equipment
- Scanning, Copying & Uploading radiographs in line with information governance guidelines
- Work in the Reception in a rota basis
- Work in St Thomas in rota basis - Supporting Radiographers in the Clinic.
- Manned & maintained generic NHS.net email
- Other Administrative tasks
- Ordering & Receiving Consumables & Stocktaking
- Support Consultant in absence of Nurses
- Manned Reception
- Manage department phone during CRIS Administrator's absence.
- Organise patient transport around the hospital, on discharge and for other internal appointments.
- Ad-hoc tasks
Please read attached Job Description for more details.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Able to communicate clearly in writing, face to face and on the phone
- Excellent organisational skills, with a demonstrable ability to manage and prioritise workload and work methodically, efficiently and accurately to meet tight deadlines.
- To be flexible in their approach to the work, according to priorities and changing organisational systems
- Ability to work within a team and develop good working relationships with colleagues at all levels
Desirable
- Knowledge of Trust hospital systems (i.e.: PIMS - Patient Information Management System, EPR)
Qualification and Knowledge
Essential
- Good general education with English and Maths to GCSE standard or equivalent
Desirable
- IT package qualification / training such as the European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)
- Customer service qualification / training
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a patient/customer focused environment demonstrating the ability to deal difficult patients/customers and challenging situations
Desirable
- Experience of an administrative role within the NHS
- Experience of working in a hospital environment Experience of working in a radiology department
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Able to communicate clearly in writing, face to face and on the phone
- Excellent organisational skills, with a demonstrable ability to manage and prioritise workload and work methodically, efficiently and accurately to meet tight deadlines.
- To be flexible in their approach to the work, according to priorities and changing organisational systems
- Ability to work within a team and develop good working relationships with colleagues at all levels
Desirable
- Knowledge of Trust hospital systems (i.e.: PIMS - Patient Information Management System, EPR)
Qualification and Knowledge
Essential
- Good general education with English and Maths to GCSE standard or equivalent
Desirable
- IT package qualification / training such as the European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)
- Customer service qualification / training
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a patient/customer focused environment demonstrating the ability to deal difficult patients/customers and challenging situations
Desirable
- Experience of an administrative role within the NHS
- Experience of working in a hospital environment Experience of working in a radiology department
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
