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Radiology Department Assistant

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester

Radiology Department Assistant

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University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 5 days ago, 17 Dec | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: b3882c55a77347de8a4312197466aacb

Full Job Description

  • Basic clerical and reception duties including using Radiology computer systems
  • To assist patients prior to, during, and after the examination including being able to give the patient a basic explanation of procedures
  • Assist in the safe discharge of the patient from the department
  • Ensure accuracy of patient and examination details
  • Assist in the cleaning and preparation of the room prior to and post procedure
  • Liaise with other departments and wards to ensure effective communication
  • Ensure mandatory training is up to date and remain updated with new developments and policies
  • Expected to undertake Care Certificate, Carry out duties as assigned: involving patient care, welfare: assisting the Radiology team where appropriate.
  • To assist patients prior to, during, and after the examination including being able to give the patient a basic explanation of procedures
  • Assist in the safe discharge of the patient from the department
  • Assist in the cleaning and preparation of the room prior to and post procedure
  • Assist with Interventional procedures.
  • Ensure the maintenance of patient confidentiality at all times.
  • Dependent on your base site, you will perform post procedure monitoring including ECG, blood pressure measurement, and capillary blood glucose measurement: all in accordance with relevant policies and procedures
  • Co-ordinating inpatient waitlists
  • To undertake the insertion of cannula in compliance with Imaging Service protocol, following training, and if required by the role.
  • To assist with fluoroscopy procedures and/or biopsies to include preparing of trolleys and/or assisting during the procedure and/or post procedural monitoring of patients. To undertake wound care, as required.
  • To be responsible for stock levels by monitoring, ordering stock when required and checking areas for out of date stock. Also to check deliveries against stock orders to ensure and auditable system.
  • Support the service by only undertaking work that is within own skill level and competence.

    Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
    • We have four primary goals:
  • high-quality care for all,
  • being a great place to work,
  • partnerships for impact, and
  • research and education excellence
    • And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities. Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
  • we are compassionate,
  • we are proud,
  • we are inclusive, and
  • we are one team
    • This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

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