Job summary
This is a very busy and ever changing role. The majority of the role will be to provide support for the radiographers and radiology nurses in the care of patients while in the radiology department.
This involves preparing patients for their procedures by transferring them between IPU, radiology and other areas of the hospital, completing pre-procedure checklists and undertaking venepuncture and cannulation. You will also be expected to set up sterile trolleys for interventional procedures and ensure adequate stock levels are maintained within the department.
You should have experience of working in a health care setting and be proactive and adaptable to change. The successful candidate will have good communication skills and be committed to working as part of a team which provides excellent patient care.
Main duties of the job
- To provide support for the radiographers and radiology nurses in the care of patients and their relatives whilst in the Radiology department.
- To transfer patients between IPU, Radiology and other areas of the hospital.
- To prepare sterile trollies for interventional procedures.
- To undertake venepuncture and cannulation of patients as their procedures require.
- To monitor patients during their procedures and escalate any concerns to nursing staff as appropriate.
- To act as a circulating assistant during interventional procedures.
About us
t has never been a more exciting time to join the Radiology Department as a Radiology Health Care Assistant at the Christie Hospital and to be part of an amazing team
We are very excited about the redevelopment of the radiology department into a new site within the hospital; this will include the refurbishment of the CT and both general radiology departments, including a state of the art hybrid interventional CT suite.
The Christie is the largest single site cancer centre in Europe and the first UK centre to be accredited as a comprehensive cancer centre.
The Radiology department sees over 50,000 patients each year. The services we provide comprise general radiology, CT scanning, MR scanning, ultrasound and interventional radiology.
Working in radiology at the Christie will give you the opportunity make a difference in the lives of oncology patients by being part of a team who are committed to providing excellent care. We have a diverse multi-disciplinary team who are friendly and welcoming and always keen to help new team members reach their full potential.
This role is exciting and varied, with opportunities to work in both interventional radiology and CT, being directly involved in a variety of innovative procedures.
Job description
Job responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist in monitoring and maintaining the smooth running of the Radiology department and the Integrated Procedures Unit.
- Escorting patients and visitors between the Radiology department, the Integrated Procedures Unit and other areas of the hospital.
- Assisting patients before, during and after procedures as required by the Radiographers / Radiology Nurses / Radiologists. This will include going through any patient safety questionnaires with the patient and giving the patient any preparation necessary for the procedure under the guidance of the Radiographer / Radiology Nurse.
- Support the inpatient wards in preparing patients for radiology procedures. This may include delivering of radiology care plans to the inpatient wards, discussion of pre-procedural instructions with ward staff and completion of pre-procedural blood tests and/or IV cannulation where required.
- Assist Radiographers to process patient data.
- Conveyance of patients by wheelchair and stretcher as required between the Radiology department, the Integrated Procedures Unit and other areas of the Hospital.
- Conveyance of letters, notes, samples, appointment slips and any other goods between the Radiology department, the Integrated Procedures Unit and other areas of the hospital.
- Assist Radiographers / Radiology Nurses with IV procedures
- Provide peri-procedural care to patients as a circulating assistant in the interventional radiology environment.
- Positioning of patients for their procedure.
- Maintaining a high standard of personal work while acting as a member of a team.
- Ensuring necessary paperwork is completed for each patient before and then following the procedure.
- Be familiar with and observe the local rules of the department, Safety at Work and COSHH regulations.
- Collection and maintenance of stock.
- Stock up prep room and interventional rooms as required
- Accurate patient data input into any Trust computer system.
- Maintain a personal development portfolio.
- Cannulation and/or venepuncture of patients in advance of the radiology procedure.
- Based in the interventional radiology department on IPU and supporting other areas of radiology (CT/US/MR scan) if and when required.
PATIENT CARE
- Receiving patients, preparing them for the examination and assisting patients to undress if required.
- Maintains patient privacy and dignity at all times.
- Recognises peoples differences and act in a non-discriminatory way.
- Provides information to patients using developing empathetic and reassurance skills.
- Assisting / chaperoning during examinations.
- Undertakes venepuncture and cannulation of radiology patients
- Assist Radiographers / Radiology Nurses / Radiologists as required with the moving and handling of the patient.
- Setting sterile trolleys for interventional procedures as required
- Perform circulating role in the Interventional Suite passing medical products to the Radiologist / Radiology Nurse as required
- Observation of patients during their procedure (NEWS 2)
- Explaining the examination procedure to patients and providing emotional support for anxious patients.
- Maintain professional standards in treating each patient with courtesy, kindness, sympathy and confidentiality.
EQUIPMENT RELATED
- Switch on equipment prior to work commencing so that it is warmed up and ready to operate when the department opens-
- Carry out necessary quality assurance (QA) on the equipment at designated frequency as required by QA protocols.
- Ensure correct stock rotation; prepare stock lists prior to ordering.
- Report any faults noted in functioning or condition of any machinery or equipment to the Clinical Specialist / Lead Radiology Nurse in charge for repair to be arranged.
- Check and maintain oxygen cylinders and other auxiliary equipment in the absence of a regular porter.
Job description
Job responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist in monitoring and maintaining the smooth running of the Radiology department and the Integrated Procedures Unit.
- Escorting patients and visitors between the Radiology department, the Integrated Procedures Unit and other areas of the hospital.
- Assisting patients before, during and after procedures as required by the Radiographers / Radiology Nurses / Radiologists. This will include going through any patient safety questionnaires with the patient and giving the patient any preparation necessary for the procedure under the guidance of the Radiographer / Radiology Nurse.
- Support the inpatient wards in preparing patients for radiology procedures. This may include delivering of radiology care plans to the inpatient wards, discussion of pre-procedural instructions with ward staff and completion of pre-procedural blood tests and/or IV cannulation where required.
- Assist Radiographers to process patient data.
- Conveyance of patients by wheelchair and stretcher as required between the Radiology department, the Integrated Procedures Unit and other areas of the Hospital.
- Conveyance of letters, notes, samples, appointment slips and any other goods between the Radiology department, the Integrated Procedures Unit and other areas of the hospital.
- Assist Radiographers / Radiology Nurses with IV procedures
- Provide peri-procedural care to patients as a circulating assistant in the interventional radiology environment.
- Positioning of patients for their procedure.
- Maintaining a high standard of personal work while acting as a member of a team.
- Ensuring necessary paperwork is completed for each patient before and then following the procedure.
- Be familiar with and observe the local rules of the department, Safety at Work and COSHH regulations.
- Collection and maintenance of stock.
- Stock up prep room and interventional rooms as required
- Accurate patient data input into any Trust computer system.
- Maintain a personal development portfolio.
- Cannulation and/or venepuncture of patients in advance of the radiology procedure.
- Based in the interventional radiology department on IPU and supporting other areas of radiology (CT/US/MR scan) if and when required.
PATIENT CARE
- Receiving patients, preparing them for the examination and assisting patients to undress if required.
- Maintains patient privacy and dignity at all times.
- Recognises peoples differences and act in a non-discriminatory way.
- Provides information to patients using developing empathetic and reassurance skills.
- Assisting / chaperoning during examinations.
- Undertakes venepuncture and cannulation of radiology patients
- Assist Radiographers / Radiology Nurses / Radiologists as required with the moving and handling of the patient.
- Setting sterile trolleys for interventional procedures as required
- Perform circulating role in the Interventional Suite passing medical products to the Radiologist / Radiology Nurse as required
- Observation of patients during their procedure (NEWS 2)
- Explaining the examination procedure to patients and providing emotional support for anxious patients.
- Maintain professional standards in treating each patient with courtesy, kindness, sympathy and confidentiality.
EQUIPMENT RELATED
- Switch on equipment prior to work commencing so that it is warmed up and ready to operate when the department opens-
- Carry out necessary quality assurance (QA) on the equipment at designated frequency as required by QA protocols.
- Ensure correct stock rotation; prepare stock lists prior to ordering.
- Report any faults noted in functioning or condition of any machinery or equipment to the Clinical Specialist / Lead Radiology Nurse in charge for repair to be arranged.
- Check and maintain oxygen cylinders and other auxiliary equipment in the absence of a regular porter.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A comprehensive secondary education
- NVQ level 3 in a health care related topic
- Care certificate
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people or as part of a team
- Experience of dealing with change
- Experience of working with people in a healthcare setting
Desirable
- Experience in a radiology setting
- Experience in working with oncology patients
Skills
Essential
- Good Interpersonal skills
- IT skills
- Ability to work alone and as part of a team.
- Able to work on own initiative.
- Organised
Desirable
- Competent in cannulation and venepuncture
Knowledge
Essential
- Willingness to learn new skills
- Understanding of infection control practice in a healthcare setting
Desirable
- To have a knowledge of the Christie Hospital
- Excellent written communication skills and able to communicate to various multidisciplinary team/members.
- Experience in circulating duties in an operating theatre.
Other
Essential
- Reliability
- Ability to use initiative
- Sensitivity and tact
- Flexible, able to adapt to the changing needs of the role.
- Team working and escalation process
- Available to work unsociable hours/ weekends/nights
- Professional outlook and positive attitude
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A comprehensive secondary education
- NVQ level 3 in a health care related topic
- Care certificate
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people or as part of a team
- Experience of dealing with change
- Experience of working with people in a healthcare setting
Desirable
- Experience in a radiology setting
- Experience in working with oncology patients
Skills
Essential
- Good Interpersonal skills
- IT skills
- Ability to work alone and as part of a team.
- Able to work on own initiative.
- Organised
Desirable
- Competent in cannulation and venepuncture
Knowledge
Essential
- Willingness to learn new skills
- Understanding of infection control practice in a healthcare setting
Desirable
- To have a knowledge of the Christie Hospital
- Excellent written communication skills and able to communicate to various multidisciplinary team/members.
- Experience in circulating duties in an operating theatre.
Other
Essential
- Reliability
- Ability to use initiative
- Sensitivity and tact
- Flexible, able to adapt to the changing needs of the role.
- Team working and escalation process
- Available to work unsociable hours/ weekends/nights
- Professional outlook and positive attitude
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).
