Radiology Department Assistant - Prescot, United Kingdom - Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
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Prescot, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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The post includes evening, weekend and bank holiday duties.

Applicants should be hard working, enthusiastic and well motivated. Good communication skills are essential.

The interview date for this position is yet to be confirmed.


KEY DUTIES

  • Assist Radiology clinical staff in all imaging examinations
  • Support the Radiology clinical staff in the maintenance of high standards of care
  • Accept responsibility for specifically delegated functions within the imaging department that the qualified practitioner feels are appropriate for untrained staff to undertake
  • Assist patients throughout their imaging attendance
  • Prepare imaging rooms and trolleys for clinical examinations
  • Preparation of intravenous and oral contrast as per departmental protocol
  • Intravenous cannulation prior to imaging examinations
  • Assist in cross sectional imaging by positioning patients for procedures including appropriate placement of MR coils and loading injector with contrast
  • Responsible for coordinating inpatient transfer to and from Radiology for all imaging modalities this includes:
  • Liaising with all wards and departments to confirm mode of transport
  • Organising portering staff to transport patients
  • Observation of patients in the waiting room
  • Responsible for cleaning clinical equipment which may have come into contact with body fluids
  • Assist in providing an environment which is conducive to a safe, infection free patient experience
  • Undertake household support tasks
  • Report all equipment malfunctions to appropriate personnel
  • Establish and maintain effective communication with patients during procedures which may require tact and encouragement
  • Maintain a patient, courteous manner in all aspects of communication with patients and staff
The Secretary of State has approved the partnership between St Helens & Knowsley and Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals.


From 1stJuly we have come together as a single organisation under the name Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.


The Trust delivers acute hospital care, intermediate care, community, and primary care services to a population of over 600,000 people with a combined workforce of around 9000 dedicated and skilled staff from 17 locations including Whiston, Southport & Formby, St Helens, Ormskirk and Newton hospitals.


The Trust provides regional services for burns, plastic surgery and spinal injuries to more than 4 million people across Mersey and West Lancashire, Cheshire, the Isle of Man and North Wales.


Our Vision is to deliver 5 Star Patient Care:

  • CARE that is evidence based, high quality and compassionate
  • SAFETY that is of the highest standards
  • COMMUNICATION that is open, inclusive and respectful
  • SYSTEMS that are efficient, patient centred and reliable
  • PATHWAYS that are best practice and embedded, but also respect the individual needs of patients

Our achievements include:


  • Trust rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 201
  • Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
  • Awarded National Preceptorship Accreditation for our Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Please see our Wellbeing & Benefits booklet for more information on our staff benefits. Accessible version available upon request.


KEY DUTIES

  • Assist Radiology clinical staff in all imaging examinations
  • Support the Radiology clinical staff in the maintenance of high standards of care
  • Accept responsibility for specifically delegated functions within the imaging department that the qualified practitioner feels are appropriate for untrained staff to undertake
  • Assist patients throughout their imaging attendance
  • Prepare imaging rooms and trolleys for clinical examinations
  • Preparation of intravenous and oral contrast as per departmental protocol
  • Intravenous cannulation prior to imaging examinations
  • Assist in cross sectional imaging by positioning patients for procedures including appropriate placement of MR coils and loading injector with contrast
  • Responsible for coordinating inpatient transfer to and from Radiology for all imaging modalities this includes:
  • Liaising with all wards and departments to confirm mode of transport
  • Organising portering staff to transport patients
  • Observation of patients in the waiting room
  • Responsible for cleaning clinical equipment which may have come into contact with body fluids
  • Assist in providing an environment which is conducive to a safe, infection free patient experience
  • Undertake household support tasks
  • Report all equipment malfunctions to appropriate personnel
  • Establish and maintain effective communication with patients during procedures which may require tact and encouragement
  • Maintain a patient, courteous manner in all aspects of communication with patients and staff
CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  • To ensure adherence to all departmental and trust SOP and policies.
  • Maintain the privacy and dignity of patients.

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBIL
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