Radiographic Assistant
Job summary
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.
About us
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
As part of our BHT family, youll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
We are committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and
What do we stand for?
Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
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Person Specification
Qualifications
- Education to 'o' level / GCSE standard to include English Language
- NVQ level 2 in Healthcare or equivalent experience in a healthcare setting
Experience
- Experience working in a Team
- Experience working face to face with the general public in a busy environment
- Experience of working with patients in a caring environment
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
- Time management and good organisational skills
- Ability to work in a team
- Good attention to detail
- IT skills
- Good communication skills
- Fit and healthy to be able to perform moving and handling duties
- Over 18 (to comply with Ionising Radiation guidelines)
- Previous NHS experience
Special Circumstances
- Ability to travel to other sites.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Stoke Mandeville Hospital
Mandeville Road
Aylesbury
HP21 8AL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/