The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT

Radiology Department Assistant - DAC

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Job summary

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn is looking for hard working and enthusiastic individuals, to supportthe work of the Radiology Department; and to assist Radiologists and Radiographers in performing a range of Radiological procedures, including Ultrasound, X-ray examinations, Nuclear Medicine, MRI and CT. The job is flexible and includes many varied aspects dependent on business need.

Main duties of the job

To assist in all aspects of patient care within the Radiology
To assist with housekeeping duties e., cleaning specialist equipment.
To assist Radiology staff, this is very wide ranging, but may include: helping move patients, beds, trolleys. Helping radiographers to undertake radiographic procedures, assisting with moving and handling and helping to prepare patients for their examinations.
Helping book/cancel patient appointments as circumstances require
To collect and return patients to parts of the hospital if/as
Hours are worked on a 7 day service model and this may include night shifts.

About us

There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital to open in 2030 and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.

Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.

At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.

We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.

We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too.

Date posted

05 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

426-076-24TAM

Job locations

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Gayton Road

King's Lynn

PE30 4ET

Job description

Job responsibilities

To assist in all aspects of patient care within the Radiology
To assist with housekeeping duties e., cleaning specialist equipment.
To assist Radiology staff, this is very wide ranging, but may include: helping move patients, beds, trolleys. Helping radiographers to undertake radiographic procedures, assisting with moving and handling and helping to prepare patients for their examinations.
Helping book/cancel patient appointments as circumstances require
To collect and return patients to parts of the hospital if/as
Hours are worked on a 7 day service model and this may include night shifts.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To assist in all aspects of patient care within the Radiology
To assist with housekeeping duties e., cleaning specialist equipment.
To assist Radiology staff, this is very wide ranging, but may include: helping move patients, beds, trolleys. Helping radiographers to undertake radiographic procedures, assisting with moving and handling and helping to prepare patients for their examinations.
Helping book/cancel patient appointments as circumstances require
To collect and return patients to parts of the hospital if/as
Hours are worked on a 7 day service model and this may include night shifts.

Person Specification

Qualifications/training and professional development

Essential

Good Level of spoken and written English

Desirable

Educated to GCSE standard including English and Maths, Grades A-D (or equivalent)
Care certificate
NVQ Level 2

Experience

Essential

Experience working with people/team

Desirable

Previous clinical experience in the NHS

Skills, abilities, and aptitude

Essential

Ability to verbally communicate clearly and effectively in the English language
Clear and effective reading and writing in the English language
Can follow instructions and learn procedures
Understanding of data protection and confidentiality
Ability to work in a clinical environment

Desirable

BLS trained
Basic computer and IT skills

Person Specification

Qualifications/training and professional development

Essential

Good Level of spoken and written English

Desirable

Educated to GCSE standard including English and Maths, Grades A-D (or equivalent)
Care certificate
NVQ Level 2

Experience

Essential

Experience working with people/team

Desirable

Previous clinical experience in the NHS

Skills, abilities, and aptitude

Essential

Ability to verbally communicate clearly and effectively in the English language
Clear and effective reading and writing in the English language
Can follow instructions and learn procedures
Understanding of data protection and confidentiality
Ability to work in a clinical environment

Desirable

BLS trained
Basic computer and IT 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.

Employer details

Employer name

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Gayton Road

King's Lynn

PE30 4ET

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Gayton Road

King's Lynn

PE30 4ET

Employer's website

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