Radiology Department Assistant

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

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Job summary

The Radiology Service is building a new and exciting future for its imaging services. You will be joining the team offering clinical cross-site support, providing the highest quality patient-focused care. It will involve dealing with patients, public and staff at all levels. You will provide support to the radiology service , to radiographers and radiologist's, which will involve dealing with patients who are very ill or distressed, therefore good interpersonal and communication skills are essential. In order to maintain patient flow you may at times be required to undertake/support some clerical duties within the department.

You will be expected to work flexibly, participating in an extended 7-day service out of hours and bank holidays on a rota basis. This role involves a number of imaging modalities and is primarily based at Bassetlaw Hospital but you may be required to travel to all sites

You should have GCSE English and Maths to grade C or equivalent, proven computer experience and possess good interpersonal and organisational skills.

Main duties of the job

Working with a team of motivated and committed staff, to provide a first class and effective service to all patients attending Radiology

To undertake clinical support tasks as required by the clinical lead.

To provide support to consultants and radiographers in the clinical environment.

To provide administrative support to the team - this includes documentation of blood results, the use of a number of IT systems and may include reception, and other administrative duties.

About us

DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.

As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.

Date posted

01 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year Pro Rata Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

272-7009860

Job locations

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.

Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.

Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Experience in a caring profession

Desirable

  • Experience of Trust PAS computer System
  • Reception duties
  • Experience of working for NHS
  • Experience in a Medical Environment
  • Experience in an office environment

Qualifications/Training

Essential

  • GCSE English Language & Maths (Grade C or above) or their equivalent or NVQ Level 2

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 3

Personal Attributes & Skills

Essential

  • Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills with multi-disciplinary team/patients/relatives
  • Good team player
  • Ability to deal with clients who have barriers to communication (language, deafness, learning difficulties)
  • Able to maintain client confidentiality
  • Ability to deal sensitively and compassionately with patients, some of whom may have received bad news
Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Experience in a caring profession

Desirable

  • Experience of Trust PAS computer System
  • Reception duties
  • Experience of working for NHS
  • Experience in a Medical Environment
  • Experience in an office environment

Qualifications/Training

Essential

  • GCSE English Language & Maths (Grade C or above) or their equivalent or NVQ Level 2

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 3

Personal Attributes & Skills

Essential

  • Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills with multi-disciplinary team/patients/relatives
  • Good team player
  • Ability to deal with clients who have barriers to communication (language, deafness, learning difficulties)
  • Able to maintain client confidentiality
  • Ability to deal sensitively and compassionately with patients, some of whom may have received bad news

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

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Address

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Address

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Radiographer

Julie Guest

julie.guest12@nhs.net

01302644541

Date posted

01 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year Pro Rata Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

272-7009860

Job locations

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT


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