Radiology Assistant

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Full time, 37.5 hours per week. Permanent post.Part time considered

The Radiology Department is seeking experienced Radiology Assistants who are self-motivated and hardworking to join our team. The post will be based in the Radiology Department where you will help with patients during radiological examinations and support radiographers in the co-ordination of workflow through the department.

Main duties of the job

Experience of patient care and previous radiology assistant experience is essential as you will be working alongside and supporting the Radiographers, Sonographers and Radiologists as they are conducting radiological examinations.

You will also be helping with general tasks such as taking calls from the wards or Emergency Department and directing clinicians to the correct contacts. You will be using the radiology department information system (CRIS) to action patient attendances and maintain accurate data records. You will participate in cleaning and stocktaking duties.

There will be a requirement to commit to working both daytime and night shifts as well as participation in a 7-day 24-hour service.

The role is interesting and varied and candidates must be keen to learn, enjoy a challenge and have the ability to use their own initiative.

Computer skills are essential.

About us

To find our more about working for our organisation, informal visits are highly encouraged and can be arranged via the contact details below.

Date posted

06 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

241-196CDC-24

Job locations

Royal Bolton Hospital

Minerva Road

Bolton

BL4 0JR

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information regarding the key responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description. If you have any further questions regarding this role please do not hesitate to contact us via the information below.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

General education (including Maths and English)

Desirable

NVQ2 or equivalent in a Health related subject
Qualifications in First Aid or Basic Life Support

Experience

Essential

Working with the general public
Evidence of continuing development
Evidence of working independently or part of a team

Desirable

Working in NHS
Clerical training or experience
Experience as a HCA or ISW, or direct patient care

Skills

Essential

Communication (both written and spoken)
Work quickly to a consistent standard, and under pressure
Prioritise and adapt to diverse job role
Good with numbers and basic maths skills
Adapt to different personalities and treat patients equitably and fairly

Knowledge

Essential

Able to work with software packages
Able to learn on the job, quickly and accurately

Desirable

Knowledge of CRIS or other RIS systems
Basic Radiation Protection knowledge

Other

Essential

Ability to work flexibly (weekends and evenings)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

General education (including Maths and English)

Desirable

NVQ2 or equivalent in a Health related subject
Qualifications in First Aid or Basic Life Support

Experience

Essential

Working with the general public
Evidence of continuing development
Evidence of working independently or part of a team

Desirable

Working in NHS
Clerical training or experience
Experience as a HCA or ISW, or direct patient care

Skills

Essential

Communication (both written and spoken)
Work quickly to a consistent standard, and under pressure
Prioritise and adapt to diverse job role
Good with numbers and basic maths skills
Adapt to different personalities and treat patients equitably and fairly

Knowledge

Essential

Able to work with software packages
Able to learn on the job, quickly and accurately

Desirable

Knowledge of CRIS or other RIS systems
Basic Radiation Protection knowledge

Other

Essential

Ability to work flexibly (weekends and evenings)

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.