Radiography Aide - Dudley, United Kingdom - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

Description

Job summary

Previous applicants need not apply.

We are looking for a friendly team member who is able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal, communication and customer care skills along with the ability to work under pressure, prioritising workload and to work using your own initiative. This role includes patient care, IT and portering duties. Previous experience of dealing with the general public is essential. An understanding and knowledge of computer systems/keyboard skills is essential.

This role will involve contributing to shift patterns covering the 7 day service (including bank holidays).Flexibility in working patterns is required and the ability to and night shifts available. This role will be on a rotational shift basis with no fixed days. All shifts are long days or half long days.

The successful candidate will be joining a dedicated team of clerical and clinical staff who work together to provide a seamless pathway for patients having diagnostic and interventional treatment.

This role involves rotation between acute and CDC sites.

Main duties of the job

This is a varied role in assisting specialist teams within the imaging department.

The role will be supporting staff within the x ray, ultrasound, interventional imaging, fluoroscopy, obs and gynae, CT and MRI, you will be involved in the care of the patient within Imaging.

You will be a valuable team member, keeping the work environment clean and tidy in line with infection control guidelines, assisting the clinical teams in providing the highest quality service and excellent patient care; this will include escorting patients, carrying out routine patient care and arranging appointments for examinations. You will be responsible for maintaining stock .

About us

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

We are committed to becoming a diverse and an inclusive employer and where people feel sense of belonging. Seeking to expand diversity within our teams, we positively encourage applications from under-represented groups such as ethnically diverse, disabled and LGBTQ+ groups. We are also under-represented in-terms of gender within nursing roles and we would welcome applications from people from male and non-binary backgrounds.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD department. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values, plus much more. For those in a Management/Leadership role, there are additional programmes to support you to develop the skills you need. These include our Managers Essentials Programme and a Leadership Programme that all managers will attend as part of your Dudley Managers Induction. Our Learning Prospectus is a great way to discover the details behind what's available for you here at The Dudley Group

We are committed to home life balance through flexible working and making reasonable adjustments where possible

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake

Qualifications

Essential

Desirable

Skills & Experience

Essential

Desirable

Personal Qualities

Essential

Physical Skills

Essential

Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values

Essential

Communication & Relationship Skills

Essential