Radiographic Assistant

To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team within the Radiology Department to support colleagues and patients providing excellent patient care.

Post holders will work across all areas of imaging including: Ultrasound, CT, MRI, Minor interventional, AE and general x-ray.

Post holders are expected to support the weekend/evening service in CT, MRI and ultrasound.

Main duties of the job

Use own initiative to manage and prioritise workload, based on clinical need and availability of appropriate staff/location and equipment. Liaise with other members of the team including Radiologists, Radiographers, Sonographers, nursing team and clerical staff.

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

Person Specification

Special Circumstances

• Ability to travel to other sites.

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge

• Ability to organise and prioritise workload
• Ability to work in a team
• Sympathetic and caring attitude
• Ability to establish a rapport with patients of all ages
• Some flexibility over working hours
• Keyboards skills for input and updating patient data.
• Ability to remain calm in difficult situations
• Over 18 years of age (Ionising Radiation Regulations)
• Ionising Radiation Regulations (training will be given)

Education, Qualification & Training

• Education to 'O' Level/GCSE standard to include English Language.
• NVQ Level 2 in healthcare or imaging and/or equivalent experience or willingness to undertake the appropriate training.

Experience

• Experience of working in a team
• Experience of working face to face with the general public in a very busy environment
• Previous experience of working with patients in a caring environment
• Experience of assisting sterile procedures

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.

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working