Radiology department assistant CT / MRI

· To assist the Radiographic, Radiological and Clerical staff in a wide range of clinical, technical and clerical procedures undertaken within the MRI/CT department. This includes weekends, bank holidays and long days.
· Input data and maintain the integrity of data held in the IT systems used within Radiology (Radiology Information Systems, Hospital Information System, Picture Archiving and Communication System and the Hospital Results System).
· To assist in the directing of patients in and around the Department and/or Trust and answering general enquiries, within the Trust data protection agreement.
To ensure all requests meet the IR(ME)R regulations., To work as part of the MRI/CT Departmental team, delivering a high-quality service to patients attending for examinations and treatments.
To assist Consultant Radiologists and Radiographers in patient care and general duties before, during and post radiological examinations/procedures., Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values
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Accountability
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We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.
We are a Defence positive trust, supporting our reservists, veterans, spouses and partners.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.
We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals., To work as part of the CT/MRI Departmental team, delivering a high-quality service to patients attending for examinations and treatments.
To assist Consultant Radiologists and Radiographers in patient care and general duties before, during and post radiological examinations/ procedures.
Liaise with medical and nursing staff to ensure patients are examined and treated in an efficient and professional manner.
To undertake routine clerical duties in accordance with departmental procedures and protocols including dealing with telephone queries
To assist in the reception/dispatch of patients.
To perform the initial patient screening procedure and provide an explanation of the examination.
To prepare patients for examination including the administration of oral contrast if appropriate.
Ensure all paperwork is completed and all details are entered on the Radiology Information System.
To maintain stock records.
To undertake routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment.
To assist in the Quality Assurance Programme
To be responsible for their own personal development and to attend mandatory training as required by the Trust.
Ensure Health and Safety legislation is met, and appropriate standards maintained within the Radiology Department
To be familiar with the fire procedures for the department.
Ensure all infection control standards are adhered to, and high levels of cleanliness are maintained.
To report any untoward incident, accident or loss relating to staff, patient or visitor in the correct form and to the appropriate authority.
To report any equipment defect/loss/malfunction to the appropriate authority.
To undertake measures to ensure the security of yourself, the premises and the property within the Department and Trust.
To promote a good working relationship with staff external to the Radiology department.
To answer the telephone in a professional caring manner.
Ensure communication is maintained within the Radiology Department between the various disciplines
1. OTHER INFORMATION
· The postholder may be required to carry out other relevant duties as required.
· The postholder will adhere to the duties specified under the Staff Responsibilities of the NHS Constitution in their day-to-day work and behaviours.
· The postholder will be expected to aspire to the Values of the Trust in their day-to-day work and behaviours to support the Trust in achieving its Vision.
· The postholder will adhere to, always, any Professional, NHS Code of Conducts and legislation relevant for their area of work.
· The postholder will make themselves familiar with, and adhere to, always, the policies and procedures of the Trust, and their area of work.
· The postholder will be expected to work to any Corporate/Division/Directorate/Department objectives and standards to provide an acceptable level of service.
· The postholder will be expected to undertake training, including mandatory and role specific training, relevant to their role and ensure it is renewed as required.
This job description reflects the present requirements of the post, and it does not form part of the contract of employment. As the duties of the post change and develop the job description will be reviewed and will be subject to amendment, in consultation with the postholder. It is the Trust's aim to reach agreement on reasonable changes, but if agreement is not possible the Trust reserves the right to effect changes to the postholders job description after consultation with them. Appropriate notice of such changes will be given.
At Northampton General Hospital we provide general acute services and hyper-acute stroke, vascular and renal services to people living in Northamptonshire. As well as this we are an accredited cancer centre and provide cancer services to a wider population of Northamptonshire and parts of Buckinghamshire.
We are proud to be the first hospital in the UK to have obtained Pathway to Excellence® designated accreditation from the American nurses credentialing centre (ANCC).
We celebrate staff achievements and value the importance of working as one big team. That's why we talk about Team NGH. It's all about working together to provide the best possible care for our patients and supporting each other to grow and develop our skills. We are driven to helping you to be the best you can be.
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities. The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative. We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Apply today and join the largest family in Northamptonshire.