Radiography Department Assistant (Band 2 progressing to Band 3)

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000

Job description

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

About

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust was formed on the 1st October 2020 when Royal Bournemouth & Christchurch Hospital NHS Foundation Trust merged with Poole Hospital.

Hospitals covered by the Trust include: Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Castle Lane East, Bournemouth, Dorset BH7 7DW

Poole Hospital, Longfleet Road, Poole BH15 2JB

Christchurch Hospital, Fairmile Road, Christchurch, Dorset BH23 2JX

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Key details

Location:
Site: Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Town: Bournemouth
Postcode: BH7 7DW
Major / Minor Region: Dorset

Contract type & working pattern

Contract: Permanent
Hours: 22.5 hours per week (Part Time and Full Time Hours Available)

Salary

Salary: £23,615 - £25,674 pa/ pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Grade: (Band 2)

Specialty

Main area: X-Ray / Ultrasound

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Radiology team at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital. The successful candidate will work part-time hours and in addition take part in a shift rotation covering weekends. There will also be an occasional requirement to work in the Radiology Department at Christchurch Hospital and at HSU (Health Sciences University). This is a Band 2 Band 3 progression grade which entails developing the job competencies needed to carry out the full range of duties of the role through work experience and on the job/tailored training activities. Progression to Band 3 will follow the successful completion of all training and sign off of the specific job responsibilities. This is likely to take around twelve months and progression to Band 3 will be effective from formal sign off.

Hours to be discussed prior or at the interview

Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Interview Date: to be confirmed

Duties

The Radiology Directorate undertakes a wide variety of examinations including X-rays, ultrasound scans and procedures under radiology guidance. Radiography Department Assistants (RDAs) work in all these areas undertaking various roles. The main duties are:

• Performing basic nursing duties and care of the patient including applying dressings, dealing with bodily fluids, taking observations etc.
• Assisting Consultants and advanced practitioners with procedures under radiology guidance such as biopsies, drainages and aspirations.
• Inputting data into the department computer systems such as the Radiology Information system (RIS) and the image archive system (PACS).
• Assisting patients to prepare for examinations by helping them undress and explaining the procedure to them whilst maintaining privacy and dignity.
• Preparing procedure rooms for the forthcoming patients by laying up sterile trolleys, mixing barium compounds etc.
• Assisting the patients through examinations, helping them to manoeuvre on the examination table, providing reassurance and giving an explanation of what is happening.
• Liaison with other wards, departments and staff members to arrange patient appointments/care.

You will be working with Consultant Radiologists, Sonographers and Radiographers. A basic knowledge of nursing, or experience in a caring profession would be an advantage but is not essential as full training will be provided.

Working for our organisation

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

In some cases, this means that a service may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Good standard of General Education
• Basic computer skills

Desirable criteria

• Computer Skills e.g. ECDL
• NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care or Equivalent qualification/demonstrable experience as a Radiography Department Assistant

Experience

Essential criteria

• Working within a team
• Experience of customer service

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of teamwork
• Experience in basic nursing care and assisting with sterile procedures.
• Experience of hospital/care work

Technical Skills

Essential criteria

• Good attention to detail

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Knowledge of basic nursing procedures, such as sterile procedures
• Knowledge of the role of an RDA

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of Trust RIS and PACS systems

Further details / informal visits contact

Name: Kirsty Jones
Job title: X-ray/Ultrasound RDA Manager
Email address: [email protected]
Telephone number: 0300 019 6465
Additional information: Informal visits are encouraged. Please contact Kirsty Jones at 0300 019 6465.