Job title:
Radiology Department Assistant – Ultrasound
Company
NHS
Job description
Do you want to work in a dynamic, progressive and state of the art department? Are you enthusiastic, positive, with a caring attitude and a desire to help patients? If so, we would love to hear from you!Main duties of the jobHere at Queen Alexandra Hospitals we are seeking Radiology Department Assistants (RDA’s) to join our Ultrasound team; * To work in designated clinical sections of the diagnostic imaging department on a daily basis. Whilst fostering a safe and efficient environment for patients, staff and visitors.
- To provide assistance to the Sonographers, Radiologists, Nurses, and Radiographic staff of the Diagnostic Imaging Department as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- To participate in both diagnostic and interventional procedures as necessary to ensure an efficient and effective Imaging service.
About usHere at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.Date posted21 November 2024Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 2Salary£23,614 a yearContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference numberREF936HJob locationsSouthwick Hill RoadPortsmouthPO6 3LYJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesClinical/Operational
- To assist the Sonographers and Superintendent in order to facilitate the smooth running of the scanning departments on a daily basis.
- Organising the daily throughput of the department in conjunction with the sonographers by ensuring that all request cards for each day are correct, noting any special instructions regarding patient preparation.
- Liaising with wards to arrange the transportation of patients to the department, and likewise liaising with the porters.
- To assist in patient care, getting patients changed, giving oral preparation, assisting patients in and out of the scan room and on and off the scanner table.
- To set up the trolleys and assist the radiologists with biopsies, drainages and any other interventional procedures.
- To answer the telephone and deal promptly with enquiries from patients, doctors and other hospital staff.
- To ensure the availability of adequate supplies by monitoring stock levels and reordering when necessary.
- To be able to use the departmental radiology information computer to register and track patients, to check results and appointments.
- To have a flexible approach and assist generally with any other duties as requested by the Superintendent radiographer and clinical manager. Healthcare provision takes place in a constantly changing environment, and the RDA role will be reviewed and may be amended from time to time to reflect the changing need of the service.
Professional
- Ensure all examinations and work practices are carried out in a professional and appropriate keeping with:
– Local Rules– COSSH Regulations– Hospital and Directorate Clinical Governance Strategy– Data Protection Act
- To observe all manual handling criteria when;
– Moving patients from waiting areas into the scanning rooms-Transferring patients on and off the couches– Positioning patients into the correct scanning position– Moving the scanning equipment
- To undertake the departmental and Trust induction programme and all annual statutory training
- To train new staff and facilitate their development
- To maintain own level of competence through continuing professional development through participation in internal and external development opportunities
- To take part/perform/supervise clinical trials and audits as required
- Monitor performance of all associated equipment and act upon all reported potential and actual faults and hazards
- Report and take appropriate action where necessary/possible, to deal with all undue events with a adverse outcome in keeping with the Department and Trust incident reporting policy.
- The post-holder will be responsible for the appropriate health, safety and welfare matters affecting themselves, patients, visitors, professional and non-professional authorised staff with a designated, controlled or supervised area within the Diagnostic Imaging Department or the Trust.
- The post-holder will be responsible for the appropriate health, safety and welfare
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesClinical/Operational
- To assist the Sonographers and Superintendent in order to facilitate the smooth running of the scanning departments on a daily basis.
- Organising the daily throughput of the department in conjunction with the sonographers by ensuring that all request cards for each day are correct, noting any special instructions regarding patient preparation.
- Liaising with wards to arrange the transportation of patients to the department, and likewise liaising with the porters.
- To assist in patient care, getting patients changed, giving oral preparation, assisting patients in and out of the scan room and on and off the scanner table.
- To set up the trolleys and assist the radiologists with biopsies, drainages and any other interventional procedures.
- To answer the telephone and deal promptly with enquiries from patients, doctors and other hospital staff.
- To ensure the availability of adequate supplies by monitoring stock levels and reordering when necessary.
- To be able to use the departmental radiology information computer to register and track patients, to check results and appointments.
- To have a flexible approach and assist generally with any other duties as requested by the Superintendent radiographer and clinical manager. Healthcare provision takes place in a constantly changing environment, and the RDA role will be reviewed and may be amended from time to time to reflect the changing need of the service.
Professional
- Ensure all examinations and work practices are carried out in a professional and appropriate keeping with:
– Local Rules– COSSH Regulations– Hospital and Directorate Clinical Governance Strategy– Data Protection Act
- To observe all manual handling criteria when;
– Moving patients from waiting areas into the scanning rooms-Transferring patients on and off the couches– Positioning patients into the correct scanning position– Moving the scanning equipment
- To undertake the departmental and Trust induction programme and all annual statutory training
- To train new staff and facilitate their development
- To maintain own level of competence through continuing professional development through participation in internal and external development opportunities
- To take part/perform/supervise clinical trials and audits as required
- Monitor performance of all associated equipment and act upon all reported potential and actual faults and hazards
- Report and take appropriate action where necessary/possible, to deal with all undue events with a adverse outcome in keeping with the Department and Trust incident reporting policy.
- The post-holder will be responsible for the appropriate health, safety and welfare matters affecting themselves, patients, visitors, professional and non-professional authorised staff with a designated, controlled or supervised area within the Diagnostic Imaging Department or the Trust.
- The post-holder will be responsible for the appropriate health, safety and welfare
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
- Literacy, Numeracy and keyboard skills
- ICT skills
- Desire to deliver compassionate hands on care in the hospital environment
- Driving Licence/ access to public transport as the post holder will be required to work in community sites
Desirable
- NVQ 2 (or equivalent) in care or modules relevant to the area.
- Level 2 English and Maths
- To be articulate in expressing ideas
- Good Standard of Education
- Knowledge of the NHS
ExperienceEssential
- No previous experience is necessary but previous experience within a hospital setting is desirable.
Skills and KnowledgeEssential
- Effective patient/client care skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Good organisational skills
- Good attention to detail
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
- Literacy, Numeracy and keyboard skills
- ICT skills
- Desire to deliver compassionate hands on care in the hospital environment
- Driving Licence/ access to public transport as the post holder will be required to work in community sites
Desirable
- NVQ 2 (or equivalent) in care or modules relevant to the area.
- Level 2 English and Maths
- To be articulate in expressing ideas
- Good Standard of Education
- Knowledge of the NHS
ExperienceEssential
- No previous experience is necessary but previous experience within a hospital setting is desirable.
Skills and KnowledgeEssential
- Effective patient/client care skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Good organisational skills
- Good attention to detail
Expected salary
£23614 per year
Location
Portsmouth
Job date
Sat, 23 Nov 2024 06:47:12 GMT
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