Radiographic Assistant London, England
Job description
Contract : Permanent - Full time 37.5 hours per week
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work in an innovative and dynamic team to deliver high quality services to our patients
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who will work with our ultrasound team to assist in diagnostic procedures, provide support to patients and help with other administrative duties. There is will also be a requirement to rotate through CT/MRI and a commitment to long days and weekend work.
The post holder will work within a multi-disciplinary team consisting of radiographers, clerical and medical staff providing outpatient care and assessment.
The post holder will be expected to undertake care, clerical and administrative duties as part of a team, ensuring the maintenance of basic and essential services is met.
Training will be given to ensure that full functions can be carried out effectively and safely. The post holder will be assessed and certified competent.
The post holder will communicate effectively with other departments and disciplines across the Trust. It is important that the post holder portrays a welcoming, professional and caring image.
The post holder is expected to have a flexible and “can do approach” in ensuring the work of the department is carried out to the required high standards
Whittington Health serves a richly diverse population and works hard to ensure that all our services are fair and equally accessible to everyone. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the way we look after our staff. We aim to employ a workforce which is as representative as possible of this population, so we are open to the value of differences in age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, and religion or belief. The Trust believes that as a public sector organisation we have an obligation to have recruitment, training, promotion and other formal employment policies and procedures that are sensitive to these differences. We think that by doing so, we are better able to treat our patients as well as being a better place to work.
To provide a high quality, efficient and effective Radiology services to the local population.
- Assist Clinical staff in moving and handling of patients to ensure a safe environment.
- Provide reassurance to patients by way of clear explanation as to the nature of an examination
- Prepare the examination rooms for different types of examination, ensuring rooms are kept clean and tidy and stocked with supplies.
- Administrative and clerical duties include, answering the telephone, booking appointments, photocopying and assisting the reception staff if required.
- Organise portering services under the direction of the Radiographers. Assist the X-Ray porter if required.
- Assist Medical staff with special procedures after adequate training.
- Monitor stock levels for consumables and change laundry when required. Ensure clean gowns are always available for patients.
- Work as part of a team to ensure effective communication and delivery of care.
- Liaise with fellow healthcare workers and referring clinicians to provide a high-quality imaging service to patients.
- Observe Divisional policies in respect of patient care, Health and Safety and Radiation Protection.
- Act as a chaperone if required for the patients and clinician’s benefit.
- Duties may vary depending on workload, patient, and clinical requirements.
- The radiographic assistant will work closely as part of the multidisciplinary team in Imaging with other disciplines including medical, nursing and AHPs regarding diagnostic imaging.
- To assist with patient care, hoisting, changing, moving and administration of patients within the department, and continue that care where necessary.
- To assist healthcare professionals in performing imaging procedures in designated areas of the Department eg. room preparation, preparation of contrast media and general patient care.
- To be familiar with all routine procedures and provide support for a defined range of specialist procedures so as to facilitate individualised patient care and smooth running of the service.
- To support infection control measures in the Imaging Department, eg. assist with preparation of rooms and cleaning up afterwards
- To be responsible for the general cleaning and assist in quality assurance programmes for associated equipment
- To be responsible for stock control in area and storage management of contrast agents and routine deliveries.
- To assist in the training of new non-radiographic staff, enabling them to become fully conversant with the duties applicable to them.
- To be familiar with, and comply with, the Health & Safety, Ionising Radiation and COSHH policies as outlined by the Trust or department.
- To ensure that all clinical and other information records are fully and accurately completed, including the radiology computer system and hospital information system.
- To follow policies and protocols as defined by the local work area, Imaging Department and Trust.
- To ensure appropriate tidiness and efficiency is maintained in the work areas and assist other areas as necessary.
- To be responsible for the care and comfort of the patient whilst they are in the Imaging Department and respecting their privacy, dignity and religious and cultural beliefs.
- To undertake cannulation and/or phlebotomy as required.
- To report all potential and actual faults and hazards.
