Radiographic Department Assistant

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

The Radiographic Department Assistant will receive basic training so that they will be able to work in a collaborative and co-operative manner with the Healthcare professional team providing the CT and MR scanning service for the benefit of the patients comfort and well being during their attendance for a CT or an MRI scan.

For this role you will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of essential patient care.You will be involved in checking stock levels and ensuring that all examination rooms are stocked appropriately. You will be responsible for maintaining clean linen in the work area, cubicles and rooms.As a member of the Radiology team you should project the desired professional image to patients, relatives and colleagues.You should be able to evaluate the quality of their own work and make necessary improvements.

Main duties of the job

Opportunity for a Band 3 Cross Sectional Imaging Radiographic Department Assistant

An opportunity has arisen for an RDA to work in the Cross Sectional Imaging Department. NHS experience essential.

We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic staff member to join our Cross Sectional Imaging team here at Aintree University Hospitals NHS Trust.

You must demonstrate excellent communication skills and be able to provide high quality patient care. Duties include all aspects of patient care associated with the CT and MR scanning service, cannulation, phlebotomy skills and some administrative duties.

Must be able to work well as part of a multidisciplinary team and also independently. You will need to be computer literate.

About us

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.

The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.

The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.

To hear more about our achievements click here https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf

Date posted

24 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

287-DSS-338-23

Job locations

University Hospital Aintree

Lower Lane

Liverpool

L9 7AL

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work as part of a multidisciplinary team in the CT and MR scanning department assisting the Radiographers and Radiologists in providing care for patients.

To cannulate patients and take part in other preparatory procedures to prepare patients for their CT or MR scans.

To provide assistance in biopsies and drainages carried out under CT guidance.

To participate in the shift system in providing CT and MR scanning services.

To effectively contribute towards the delivery of a high quality and safe patient focussed service

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work as part of a multidisciplinary team in the CT and MR scanning department assisting the Radiographers and Radiologists in providing care for patients.

To cannulate patients and take part in other preparatory procedures to prepare patients for their CT or MR scans.

To provide assistance in biopsies and drainages carried out under CT guidance.

To participate in the shift system in providing CT and MR scanning services.

To effectively contribute towards the delivery of a high quality and safe patient focussed service

Person Specification

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding
Basic computer skills
Ability to undertake training to meet the competencies required for this role

Knowledge & Training

Essential

Experience of working in a hospital setting

Other requirements

Essential

Supportive of colleagues and patients

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ 3 (or equivalent) in Healthcare

Person Specification

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding
Basic computer skills
Ability to undertake training to meet the competencies required for this role

Knowledge & Training

Essential

Experience of working in a hospital setting

Other requirements

Essential

Supportive of colleagues and patients

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ 3 (or equivalent) in Healthcare

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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