Radiology Assistant (Band 2)

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Radiology team working as a Radiology Assistant.

You will be based at Airedale General Hospital, and will provide annual leave and sickness cover at our community hospitals.

This is a full-time position working 37.5 hours per week. This is a 3-week rolling rota comprising shifts of 08:30-16:30, 09:00-17:00, and 12:00-20:00. There is an additional weekend and bank holiday rota that you will participate in.

The department is moving to a 7-day working shift system in 2025, which will include weekends and bank holidays, and the successful candidate will participate in this.

Please note this post may close early if we receive a high number of applications.

Main Duties of the Job

To assist the Radiologists, Radiographic and Nursing staff in the smooth running of the DXA, Mammography, Plain Film service, Ultrasound, and interventional work over all the Airedale sites if required. This will involve:

1. Greeting patients and changing them into gowns.
2. Assisting with the procedure and giving personal care to patients, for example, toileting.
3. Processing images and undertaking necessary clerical work.
4. Liaising with wards and clinicians.
5. Mentoring students as required.

The role is patient-focused, service-driven, and varied.

About Us

We are always looking for enterprising and innovative approaches to the way we provide our services. We are a national centre for telemedicine and introduced telehealth to the UK offender healthcare sector while also providing the service to patients in their care homes. Community matters to us, and we are supported by 400 dedicated volunteers and have strong links with Bradford University, Craven College, and Leeds City College to inspire the workforce of the future.

We want to attract staff who embrace our 'Right Care' behaviours of compassion, a commitment to quality of care, and working together for patients - we want to make these part of our DNA.

This position is not currently eligible for a certificate of sponsorship in line with Home Office guidance as it does not appear on the skilled worker visa occupation list.

If you currently hold a different type of visa allowing you to work in the UK, we welcome your application. If your visa expires or there is a change in status during your employment, the Trust will be required to review your employment which may result in termination to comply with immigration legislation.

Job Responsibilities

1. Receiving patients into the department at Airedale.
2. Checking, booking, and amending patient details onto the department IT system.
3. Coordinating patient lists to ensure patients are kept to time.
4. Liaising with porters regarding ward patients using the electronic system.
5. Checking patient information, including identification and preparation for examinations.
6. Recording weight/height of patients where appropriate.
7. Confirming examinations on the IT system upon completion.
8. Using hospital administration and Radiology IT systems.
9. Making appointments under guidance from lead Radiographers.
10. General clerical duties as required.
11. Assisting in changing patients when necessary or requested by a Radiographer.
12. Assisting with safe moving and handling of patients.
13. Assisting in the x-ray rooms, following service protocol and procedures manual.
14. Caring for patients during and after procedures.
15. Chaperoning patients as required.
16. Ensuring patients are aware of next steps after examinations.
17. Taking part in multi-disciplinary team meetings.
18. Contributing to the Departmental Risk Register as appropriate.
19. Ensuring policies and procedures regarding safety are followed.
20. Communicating with patients regarding delays and general inquiries.
21. Checking questionnaires in BMD and scanning documents onto the computer system.
22. Liaising with ward staff and porters regarding patient transport.
23. Taking messages from medical staff regarding requests for examinations.
24. Communicating with radiographers, radiologists, and others to ensure smooth service operation.
25. Organising work to suit the team and keeping a flow of patients.
26. Demonstrating activities to new or less experienced staff.
27. Monitoring stock levels and participating in stock takes.
28. Ensuring mandatory training is up to date.
29. Participating in the appraisal system.
30. Collecting patients from the reception area and directing them appropriately.
31. Working alongside radiographers to provide quality care in DXA, Mammography, and Plain Film X-ray sections.
32. Ensuring infection control measures are followed in all clinical areas.
33. Collecting and tracking patient notes related to patients in the department.
34. Ensuring a positive patient journey through the department.
35. Assisting in service evaluations when required.
36. Staying with patients in examination rooms when radiographic staff are not present.
37. Ensuring patient comfort in waiting areas.
38. Sympathetically addressing emotional needs of patients and carers.
39. Practically assisting patients in examination rooms, toileting areas, and transport.
40. Reporting to duty conforming to the uniform policy and dress code.
41. Adhering to Trust policies in communications and behavior.
42. Protecting self and others when working in radiation areas.
43. Processing Computer Radiography plates when required.
44. Cleaning and caring for x-ray cassettes and plates as required.
45. Monitoring stocks of disposable equipment.
46. Ensuring effective and efficient use of resources.
47. Using consumables responsibly and reducing waste.
48. Keeping areas tidy and cleaning equipment.
49. Ensuring linen is available and used linen is removed appropriately.
50. Ensuring all infection control policies are followed.
51. Ensuring patient safety and experience remains the focus of radiology services.
52. Acting as a role model and leader for radiology staff.
53. Maintaining a working environment that encourages teamwork and excellence.
54. Leading by example and supporting staff.
55. Acting in an influencing role regarding service changes.
56. Achieving objectives set within your PDR.
57. Supporting training and mentoring work experience students.
58. Attending study and development programmes agreed at annual reviews.
59. Maintaining professional confidentiality at all times.
60. Ensuring safety, care, and comfort of patients and staff.
61. Promoting good working relationships within the Trust.
62. Completing the form for recording hours worked.

This job description is not exclusive nor exhaustive, and duties may vary in light of changing circumstances and in consultation with the post holder. It represents an outline of duties and does not constitute a work routine.

This job will be subject to review at regular intervals in line with changing practices and regulations.

The Trust may require variations in the daily hours and pattern of work to meet service needs.

Person Specification

Knowledge

• Understanding of confidentiality requirements.
• Knowledge of the radiology department.
• Knowledge of hospital IT systems.

Qualifications

• A good standard of general education to GCSE level or equivalent.

Skills

• Excellent people skills, patient/customer care, communication, and listening.
• Problem-solving and time management skills.
• Attention to detail and good organizational skills.
• Ability to learn and work on own initiative.
• Dealing with conflict and quick learning ability.

Experience

• Working with others.
• Experience in the NHS.

Right Care Values

• Honesty & Integrity.
• Listening & Communicating.
• Supportive & Approachable.
• Even Handed & Encouraging.
• Patient Centred & Compassionate.
• Leads by Example & Self Aware.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be necessary to check for any previous criminal convictions.