Job summary
An opportunity has arisen in the Radiology Department at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) and Cromer District Hospital for Band 2 Radiology Department Assistants.
The Radiology department sits within the Diagnostic and Clinical Support Services division and provides diagnostic imaging and therapeutic treatments across a range of specialties across the Trust.
Full and Part time vacancies available
Interview dates: 29th and 30th July 2024
Main duties of the job
This role involves assisting with all aspects of Imaging including preparing patients for examinations, helping to position patients for examinations, assisting with interventional procedures, in addition to having knowledge of basic anatomy and medical terminology.
The role is patient focused so good communication is essential to assist patients and to demonstrate care and empathy to those who are unwell or distressed, helping them through the Imaging process.
The post holder will contribute to the provision of a high standard of care for patients and carry out some duties unaided, in accordance with Trust/Directorate policy, at the discretion of qualified staff.
This is role will rotate on a roster basis throughout the department including MRI, CT, Plain Film, Ultrasound and Antenatal Ultrasound. The rotation will include shifts at the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital and Cromer District Hospital and the new Community Diagnostic Centre.
To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service,all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH's 'PRIDE' values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence and demonstrate behaviours that support and encourage an inclusive culture.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Under the supervision of Radiographers assist with all aspects of imaging, including changing patients in preparation for examination.
- Assist Radiographers in the positioning of patients for examinations.
- Prepare and maintain trolleys for biopsies and to assist with biopsies, drainages etc, as and when the need arises.
- Understand and demonstrate the fundamentals of Radiation Protection.
- Demonstrate an established knowledge base of basic anatomy and medical terminology.
- Administer oral contrast to patients having CT and MRI according to Trust protocol.
- To act as a second checker for Radiology Contrast media in CT and MRI, and also act as second checker for Buscopan in MRI and CT Colonoscopies.
- Prepare CT/MRI scanning rooms and all imaging rooms to receive patients.
- To help with distressed patients, unwell patients, explain procedures to them, and take care of them, reassuring them as required; reporting any problems to the person undertaking the examination.
Please see the attached job description for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Under the supervision of Radiographers assist with all aspects of imaging, including changing patients in preparation for examination.
- Assist Radiographers in the positioning of patients for examinations.
- Prepare and maintain trolleys for biopsies and to assist with biopsies, drainages etc, as and when the need arises.
- Understand and demonstrate the fundamentals of Radiation Protection.
- Demonstrate an established knowledge base of basic anatomy and medical terminology.
- Administer oral contrast to patients having CT and MRI according to Trust protocol.
- To act as a second checker for Radiology Contrast media in CT and MRI, and also act as second checker for Buscopan in MRI and CT Colonoscopies.
- Prepare CT/MRI scanning rooms and all imaging rooms to receive patients.
- To help with distressed patients, unwell patients, explain procedures to them, and take care of them, reassuring them as required; reporting any problems to the person undertaking the examination.
Please see the attached job description for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good level of numeracy and literacy
Experience
Essential
- Significant basic nursing/care/ relevant experience
- Demonstrate knowledge of basic anatomy and medical terminology.
Skills
Essential
- Flexible - able to multi-task and prioritise
- Customer Care skills
- Able to work on own initiative
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good level of numeracy and literacy
Experience
Essential
- Significant basic nursing/care/ relevant experience
- Demonstrate knowledge of basic anatomy and medical terminology.
Skills
Essential
- Flexible - able to multi-task and prioritise
- Customer Care skills
- Able to work on own initiative
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
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).
