University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Radiology Department Assistant

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Job summary

Band : Band 2

Base: LeicesterRoyal Infirmary, Leicester General Hospital and Glenfield Hospital.

Reports to : RDA Manager, Imaging Service Manager

Accountable to:Imaging Deputy Operational Lead

The main duties of the role will include:-

  • To work within the multidisciplinary team to ensure high standards of patient care and quality of examinations within the Radiology Department under the direction and supervision of an appropriate Registered Health Care Professional.

  • To help with basic administration duties including using Radiology computer systems

To help other staff make the best use of departmental resources ensure efficient delivery of planned workload.

To support 7 day working, including bank/public holidays as required by the needs of the service.

Main duties of the job

Carry out duties as assigned; involving patient care and welfare; assisting the Radiology team where appropriate.

To assist patients prior to, during, and after the examination including being able to give the patient a basic explanation of procedures.

To assist in the safe discharge of the patient from the department.

To demonstrate high levels of patient care and work closely with qualified staff maintaining a hands on approach to patient needs.

Adhere to Infection control measures and perform the cleaning of equipment post procedure in line with relevant protocols and policies.

Assist in the cleaning and preparation of the room prior to and post procedure.

Maintain clean and tidy work areas and waiting rooms participating in regular cleaning rotas for work areas in line with department and Trust policy. This may require contact with bodily fluids and on occasion's unpleasant smells.

Ensure the maintenance of patient confidentiality at all times.

Support the service by only undertaking work that is within own skill level and competence.

About us

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

  • high-quality care for all,
  • being a great place to work,
  • partnerships for impact, and
  • research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

  • we are compassionate,
  • we are proud,
  • we are inclusive, and
  • we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

Details

Date posted

14 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

358-6998894-CSI

Job locations

Leicester Royal Infirmary

Infirmary Square

Leicester

LE1 5WW


Job description

Job responsibilities

Carry out duties as assigned; involving patient care and welfare; assisting the Radiology team where appropriate.

To assist patients prior to, during, and after the examination including being able to give the patient a basic explanation of procedures.

To assist in the safe discharge of the patient from the department.

To demonstrate high levels of patient care and work closely with qualified staff maintaining a hands on approach to patient needs.

Adhere to Infection control measures and perform the cleaning of equipment post procedure in line with relevant protocols and policies.

Assist in the cleaning and preparation of the room prior to and post procedure.

Maintain clean and tidy work areas and waiting rooms participating in regular cleaning rotas for work areas in line with department and Trust policy. This may require contact with bodily fluids and on occasions unpleasant smells.

Ensure the maintenance of patient confidentiality at all times.

Support the service by only undertaking work that is within own skill level and competence.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Carry out duties as assigned; involving patient care and welfare; assisting the Radiology team where appropriate.

To assist patients prior to, during, and after the examination including being able to give the patient a basic explanation of procedures.

To assist in the safe discharge of the patient from the department.

To demonstrate high levels of patient care and work closely with qualified staff maintaining a hands on approach to patient needs.

Adhere to Infection control measures and perform the cleaning of equipment post procedure in line with relevant protocols and policies.

Assist in the cleaning and preparation of the room prior to and post procedure.

Maintain clean and tidy work areas and waiting rooms participating in regular cleaning rotas for work areas in line with department and Trust policy. This may require contact with bodily fluids and on occasions unpleasant smells.

Ensure the maintenance of patient confidentiality at all times.

Support the service by only undertaking work that is within own skill level and competence.

Person Specification

Training and Qualifications

Essential

  • Commitment to Learning and Development

Desirable

  • GCSE in English or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Computer Literate
  • Experience working with people

Desirable

  • Health Service Experience

communication

Essential

  • An understanding of team work
  • Caring attitude

Planning and organisational skills

Essential

  • Have organisational skills
Person Specification

Training and Qualifications

Essential

  • Commitment to Learning and Development

Desirable

  • GCSE in English or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Computer Literate
  • Experience working with people

Desirable

  • Health Service Experience

communication

Essential

  • An understanding of team work
  • Caring attitude

Planning and organisational skills

Essential

  • Have organisational skills

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).

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.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

Leicester Royal Infirmary

Infirmary Square

Leicester

LE1 5WW


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

Leicester Royal Infirmary

Infirmary Square

Leicester

LE1 5WW


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Service Manager

Rebecca Edmonds

rebecca.edmonds@uhl-tr.nhs.uk

07939978207

Details

Date posted

14 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

358-6998894-CSI

Job locations

Leicester Royal Infirmary

Infirmary Square

Leicester

LE1 5WW


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