Job summary
We are seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic person to join our dynamic friendly Neuroradiology team at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking for a dynamic flexible individual to work as a Radiology Assistant in the West Wing Neuroradiology department. This is a role that contributes to the smooth running of the Radiology Department and the candidate will work closely with all staff, including Radiographers, Radiologists and Nurses to provide a high standard of patient care. You will be required to work as a Radiology assistant in the front line of patient care, assisting with various examinations in different imaging modalities including CT, MRI and Angiography. As a Radiology Assistant you will need to have good communication skills, a caring nature and ability to remain calm under pressure. You will be involved in coordinating patient transfer to and from Radiology, liaising with other departments and wards. You will be required to do some clerical duties using both Electronic Patient Record and the Radiology Information System. The post is working a mixture of day shifts between the hours of 8.00-20.00. The candidate will be required to work weekends and bank holidays, on a rota system.
Candidates are welcome to attend the department for an informal visit prior to interview.
Main duties of the job
- To work closely with and under the supervision of radiologists, radiographers and nurses to assist in the provision of a high quality imaging service.
- To be a member of the interdisciplinary team, contributing to and delivering effective, quality care of radiology patients.
- To respect and maintain confidentiality in all matters relating to the Unit and patients.
- To keep the Unit well maintained, stocked and tidy, while adhering to health and safety policies.
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. Find out more here www.ouh.nhs.uk
The Trust comprises of four hospitals - theJohn Radcliffe Hospital,Churchill HospitalandNuffield Orthopaedic Centrein Headington and theHorton General Hospitalin Banbury.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Greeting patients in the waiting areas, checking and confirming patient identification details according to Trust protocols.
- Act as patient escort; taking them to the changing rooms, preparing patients for their relevant examinations or escorting them when no qualified nurse is required.
- Assisting the departmental staff during examinations and procedures e.g. nerve root injections.
- To be responsible for setting up equipment for some procedures and clearing away appropriately afterwards.
- To be responsible for the care of a defined group of patients (e.g. hygiene / comfort needs, assisting with personal hygiene needs, assisting with appropriate diet/fluid, under the direction of nursing staff following appropriate training.
- To keep nursing/radiography staff fully informed and to seek advice and support when indicated.
- To be able to complete patient documentation for admission.
- To demonstrate initiative and the ability to identify changes in patients condition which need to be reported to a designated nurse /radiographer/radiologist
- To maintain accurate and legible patient and departmental records.
- To answer the telephone, deal with enquiries promptly and courteously and either take appropriate action or refer to appropriate radiology staff.
- Maintaining dignity and privacy of patients at all times.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Greeting patients in the waiting areas, checking and confirming patient identification details according to Trust protocols.
- Act as patient escort; taking them to the changing rooms, preparing patients for their relevant examinations or escorting them when no qualified nurse is required.
- Assisting the departmental staff during examinations and procedures e.g. nerve root injections.
- To be responsible for setting up equipment for some procedures and clearing away appropriately afterwards.
- To be responsible for the care of a defined group of patients (e.g. hygiene / comfort needs, assisting with personal hygiene needs, assisting with appropriate diet/fluid, under the direction of nursing staff following appropriate training.
- To keep nursing/radiography staff fully informed and to seek advice and support when indicated.
- To be able to complete patient documentation for admission.
- To demonstrate initiative and the ability to identify changes in patients condition which need to be reported to a designated nurse /radiographer/radiologist
- To maintain accurate and legible patient and departmental records.
- To answer the telephone, deal with enquiries promptly and courteously and either take appropriate action or refer to appropriate radiology staff.
- Maintaining dignity and privacy of patients at all times.
Person Specification
Literate, articulate and numerate
Essential
- Able to work as part of a team
Person Specification
Literate, articulate and numerate
Essential
- Able to work as part of a team
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).
