Radiographic Assistant

Job description

Be part of our BHT family

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) is an integrated provider of acute hospital and community services for people living in Buckinghamshire and the surrounding area.

We care for over half a million patients every year:

• Provide specialist spinal services at our world renowned National Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, the birthplace of the Paralympics
• Nationally recognised for urology and skin cancer services
• Regional specialist centre for burns, plastic surgery, dermatology, stroke and cardiac services
• Deliver community services in health centres, schools, patients' own homes, community hospitals and community hubs.

More than 6,500 people from different nations, cultures and backgrounds work for us.

We would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options. We strive to be a family friendly, inclusive employer.

If you require any assistance in making this application, please contact [email protected] or phone 01494 734868.

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work and invite you to join our BHT family.

Job overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our dynamic and friendly Radiology team at Stoke Mandeville Hospital. This role contributes to the smooth running of our A&E x-ray and CT evening services. The successful candidate will work closely with the Radiographers and liaise directly with service users and staff from other Departments. As a Radiographic assistant you will need to have great communications skills, a caring nature and an ability to remain calm under pressure. You will also be required to have good IT skills to be able to perform clerical duties using multiple Trust computer systems.

Main duties of the job

Greeting patients on arrival, confirming identification details and appropriate imaging requests.

Coordinating patient transfer to and from Radiology.

Liaising with other Departments, wards and staff.

Using the radiology information system to accurately document details of patients examinations.

Keeping the work areas stocked and tidy.

To answer the telephone and deal with enquiries promptly and courteously and either take appropriate action or refer to appropriate Radiology staff.

Assisting with patient transfers onto the imaging tables.

Assisting with patients hygiene / comfort needs as necessary.

Maintaining dignity and privacy of patients at all times.

Working for our organisation

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