Radiology Department Assistant

The department provides a 7-day imaging service across all MWL sites, therefore the post will include evening, weekend and bank holiday duties.
The role will include assisting qualified staff during radiographic, CT and MRI procedures to include patient care, iv cannulation and clerical duties.
The role is interesting and varied and candidates must be keen to learn, enjoy a challenge and have the ability to use their own initiative.
Good communication skills and a caring nature are essential., To provide assistance during imaging procedures as directed by a suitably qualified practitioner and co-ordinate inpatient transfer for all imaging modalities.
The Team provided radiological services to Health community, providing inpatient, outpatient and GP services to a broad spectrum of client/patient groups., + Assist Radiology clinical staff in all imaging examinations
+ Support the Radiology clinical staff in the maintenance of high standards of care
+ Accept responsibility for specifically delegated functions within the imaging department that the qualified practitioner feels are appropriate for untrained staff to undertake
+ Assist patients throughout their imaging attendance
+ Prepare imaging rooms and trolleys for clinical examinations
+ Preparation of intravenous and oral contrast as per departmental protocol
+ Intra-venous cannulation prior to imaging examinations
+ Assist in cross sectional imaging by positioning patients for procedures including appropriate placement of MR coils and loading injector with contrast
+ Responsible for co-ordinating inpatient transfer to and from Radiology for all imaging modalities this includes:
+ Liaising with all wards and departments to confirm mode of transport
+ Organising portering staff to transport patients
+ Observation of patients in the waiting room
+ Responsible for cleaning clinical equipment which may have come into contact with body fluids
+ Assist in providing an environment which is conducive to a safe, infection free patient experience
+ Undertake household support tasks
+ Report all equipment malfunctions to appropriate personnel
+ Establish and maintain effective communication with patients during procedures which may require tact and encouragement
+ Maintain a patient, courteous manner in all aspects of communication with patients and staff
CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
+ To ensure adherence to all departmental and trust SOP and policies.
+ Maintain the privacy and dignity of patients.
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
+ Responsible for accurate data entry on the Radiology Information System
+ To ensure the accuracy of data quality in line with departmental policies and procedures (i.e. name, date of birth, address, postcode, GP and telephone number) are all current
TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSBILITIES
+ Assist in the induction of new radiography helpers
+ To attend training courses relevant to the post
+ To Maintain own personal developmen
RESEARCH & AUDIT
+ Participate in departmental audit and research programmes.
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The Trust is a non-smoking site. Failure to follow this rule could lead to disciplinary action.
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+ All employees have the right to request flexible working from day one of employment.
+ There is no limit on the number of requests they can make.
+ Employees have the right to make requests, have them considered, regardless of the reason.
At Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, we will consider requests for flexible working.
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Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.
Our Services:
Acute Care
Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Primary Care
Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Community Services
Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
Specialist Regional Services
We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
Achievements:
+ Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
+ Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
+ National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme