Bank Radiographic Assistant

Job description

Job responsibilities

A Bank Radiographic Assistantassists Radiographers, Sonographers, and Consultant Radiologists in a Radiology department, working under direct supervision.They support patient care, equipment, and administrative tasks within the department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Patient Care:Preparing patients for examinations, including changing into gowns, assisting with procedures, and providing basic patient care like toileting.
• Equipment Handling:Assisting with equipment setup and maintenance, including interventional procedures.
• Image Processing:Assisting with image processing and filing.
• Administrative Support:Managing patient flow, booking appointments, answering phones, and completing necessary paperwork.
• Communication and Liaison:Liaising with patients, staff, and other healthcare professionals to ensure efficient service delivery.
• Training and Mentoring:May assist in the training and mentoring of new staff.
• Essential Skills and Attributes:

• Communication:Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are crucial for interacting with patients and staff.
• Patient-Focused Care:A caring nature and empathy are essential for providing compassionate patient care.
• Teamwork:Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Flexibility:Willingness to adapt to changing situations and take on various tasks.
• Attention to Detail:Accuracy in completing tasks and maintaining records.
• IT Skills:Competency in using computers and relevant software.
• Experience and Qualifications:

• Healthcare Experience:Previous experience in a hospital environment is desirable, especially within Radiology.
• Healthcare Qualifications:NVQ Level 2 or 3 in a healthcare field is often preferred.
• Specific Skills:Experience in cannulation and point-of-care testing can be an advantage.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Experience and Qualifications:
• Healthcare Experience: Previous experience in a hospital environment is desirable, especially within Radiology.
• Healthcare Qualifications: NVQ Level 2 or 3 in a healthcare field is often preferred.
• Specific Skills: Experience in cannulation and point-of-care testing can be an advantage.

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

Medical Imaging Partnership Ltd

Address

Medical Imaging Partnership

45 Queen Anne Street

London

W1G 9JF

Employer's website

https://medicalimaging.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)