Senior Radiographic Assistant in317 01 Freeman Hospital in317 01 Freeman Hospital PUBLISHED
FRI 8 NOV 2024
In this position, the Senior Radiographic Assistant will aid in various stages of patient examinations, maintain a high standard of care delivery, collaborate with healthcare professionals, and ensure adherence to infection control practices. The role requires good interpersonal skills and an empathetic approach, as the assistant will be integral to providing quality care in a technology-driven environment. The post involves rotation among the imaging department areas and may include off-site locations as necessary. The Trust encourages discussions regarding flexible working arrangements to best accommodate both service needs and employee preferences.
We are looking for individuals to join our multidisciplinary team of staff in the Radiology department within the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
The role involves a wide range of duties assisting staff performing radiological procedures, including patient care, portering and clerical work. These are all required to provide an efficient imaging service. The successful candidate will require good communication and organisational skills, and be expected to work to agreed protocols and standards.
Based at the Freeman Hospital, you will be expected to work a variety of shifts including weekdays, evenings and weekends. You must have a flexible approach to duties and have the ability to work alone and as part of a team. Experience in a clinical environment is essential.
- Interview Date Thursday 28 November 2024
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37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy
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- Work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team to aid the patient through the various stages of the examination. This includes correct identification of the patient, helping the patient to undress, escort the patient into the appropriate area, support throughout the examination if required and providing after care if necessary.
- Support the maintenance of the patient environment, to the highest standard of care delivery, within trust policies and protocols.
- Collaborating with other colleagues and health care professionals in the hospital to achieve optimum patient care.
- Ensure infection control policies are adhered to when dealing with patients, promoting good practice, in relation to trust policies e.g. hand washing.
- To ensure appropriate stock levels, tidiness and cleanliness is maintained in the work areas at all times.
- To report any untoward incidents involving patients, staff and colleagues to the senior Radiographer.
- Nursing and clerical duties as the need arises.
The post is suitable for a person with good interpersonal skills, the ability to empathise with individual patients and to assist and support them in a very technological environment. You will assist professionals in the department to deliver an effective, efficient service of the highest quality.
About us
- Assisting radiographers and radiologists in delivering a high quality efficient and effective radiographic service and demonstrate a professional, caring and responsible approach to patients. This post will involve rotation around all areas of the imaging department in addition to off site imaging centres when required.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
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