Radiographic Aide

NHS; Warwick; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job description

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

We are looking for a part time radiographic aide who will rotate through Warwick, Stratford and Leamington Hospital. The job will include weekend and Bank Holiday working on a rotational basis.

In this role you will work as part of our friendly Radiology team, assisting the Radiology Consultants, Sonographers and Radiographers; caring for patients undergoing radiology imaging procedures. Radiographic aides are fundamental to the smooth running of the radiology department supporting clinical activities in all modalities including CT, MR, Ultrasound and fluoroscopy.

This role involves assisting patients in preparation and during their imaging procedures, helping them to change, preparing and cleaning rooms, organising patient lists and removing cannulas. You will rotate through the all modalities in the Radiology department including X-ray, MRI, CT, Ultrasound and Interventional Radiology and will work closely with Radiologists, radiographers, nurses and sonographers.

You need to be able to work in a team environment and be able to work under pressure. You will need to be a good communicator as you will have to liaise with a variety of staff and patients. You should also have good telephone skills as you must be able to take messages accurately. Previous experience in a healthcare environment is desirable.

The post commences as a Band 2 and following training and successful assessment of competencies will be uplifted to Band 3.

Main duties of the job

1. To support a team of Radiologists, Radiographers and Sonographers in delivering a diagnostic imaging service to patients.
2. To undertake clinical, clerical and housekeeping duties across all sites including evening and weekend shifts.

Job responsibilities

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

1. Care experience general patient observation, general care of disabled or confined patients, hoisting of patients.
2. Effective organisational and communication skills.

Measurable Result Areas

1. To assist Radiologists and Sonographers with Ultrasound lists.
2. To assist Radiographers with CT and MRI lists.
3. To assist Radiographers in general and accident and emergency radiology.
4. To assist Consultant Radiologists and Radiographers in fluoroscopic procedures.
5. To assist with clerical duties including inputting data onto the Radiology Information System and liaising with patients at the radiology reception desk.
6. Assist Radiographers and Porters in conveying patients from the wards to the radiology department.
7. To change/prepare patients ready for clinical examinations.
8. To communicate with patients and relatives effectively.
9. To prepare trolleys for sterile procedures.
10. To assist Consultant Radiologists with sterile procedures including biopsies and drainage examinations in both Ultrasound and CT.
11. Manage own designated workload in liaison with Consultant Radiologists and Radiographers.
12. Liaise with wards in organising patient lists for clinical areas.
13. Make up specialist drinks for MRI and CT examinations.
14. Take preparation to wards for inpatient CT and MRI examinations.
15. Maintain stock and linen levels in all clinical areas.
16. Ensure clinical areas are tidy and ready for use.
17. Work a variety of shifts including weekend and bank holidays.
18. Work across hospital sites including Warwick, The Leamington Rehabilitation and Stratford Hospitals.

Communications and Working Relationships

1. To work and communicate effectively with all patients, radiology staff and other hospital employees in the delivery of a high quality diagnostic imaging service.
2. To assist in the training of new appointments to Radiographic Aide posts.
3. To assist Student Radiographers in setting up sterile trolleys for imaging procedures.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Good all round Education

Experience

Skills

• Experience of working with a wide range of people
• Act on own initiative when required

Personal Qualities

• Willingness to learn and work with departmental procedures
• Able to prioritise workloads and manage lists following training

Other

• Able to undertake the physical requirements of the role
• Able to assist with conveying patients to the department in wheelchairs and beds and assist staff in manoeuvring patients for examinations including disabled patients
• Able to work a variety of shifts from 08:00 - 20:00 7 days a week including bank holidays
• Independent means of travel
• Able to work at Warwick, Stratford and Leamington Rehabilitation Hospital

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.