Radiology Department Assistant

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• The Radiology Department Assistant (RDA) is responsible to the Community RDA Manager; and through them accountable to the Service Managers and Deputy Operational Lead.
• The RDA will work closely with clinical and non-clinical colleagues within the Radiology Department and liaise with other departments, wards and services ensure effective communication and provide the highest level of care to our patients
• Carry out duties as assigned; involving patient care and 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.
• To assist in the safe discharge of the patient from the department.
• To demonstrate high levels of patient care and work closely with qualified staff maintaining a hands on approach to patient needs.
• Adhere to Infection control measures and perform the cleaning of equipment post procedure in line with relevant protocols and policies.
• Assist in the cleaning and preparation of the room prior to and post procedure.

Person specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Satisfactory level of General Education.
• Good standard of written and spoken English.
• Demonstrates a commitment to further learning and personal development.
• Demonstrates the ability to undertake a core induction programme and complete the Care Certificate. This is essential training and development for all new staff

Desirable criteria

• GCSE in English or equivalent
• Additional studies post compulsory education

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience of working with people in either a paid employment or in a voluntary capacity.
• To be able to work unsupervised with the public.
• Computer literacy

Desirable criteria

• Basic administration reception skills.
• Other health related experience.

Analytical and Judgement skills

Essential criteria

• Assess the needs of patients and work closely with other qualified staff to ensure attention to detail

Physical Skills

Essential criteria

• Ability to manoeuvre radiographic equipment.
• Ability to wear/work in lead protective clothing
• Ability to manoeuvre wheelchairs, trolleys and beds and aid patient transfer following appropriate training
• Able to deal with body fluid spillages.

Planning and organisation skills

Essential criteria

• Have organisational skills to plan workload, liaise with others and ensure accurate and timely documentation.
• To be responsible for own workload within the team.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential criteria

• Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
• All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others .

Other requirements specific to the role

Essential criteria

• Proven good timekeeping and sickness record.
• Able to work flexible hours and adapt to changes in the working week
• Participate in out-of-hours shifts including weekends, nights and Bank Holidays.
• Participate in on-call (where required).
• Able and willing to work at any of the nine UHL hospital and community sites.

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential criteria

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours.

Communication and relationship skills

Essential criteria

• An understanding of the concept of team working
• Be able to demonstrate by example effective team working skills.
• To have a caring attitude towards other people, patients and staff.

Additional Information

Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.

Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.

UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.

UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.

The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.

The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.

COVID 19 Risk Assessment

Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.

The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.

If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.

Covid Vaccination Status

Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.

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