Radiology Department Assistant - London, United Kingdom - University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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London, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

University College Hospital is part of the UCLH NHS Foundation Trust which has a reputation for innovation and providing excellent patient-focused care.

UCH is centrally located within easy reach of the many amenities that London has to offer, catering for a wide and diverse population.

Due to expansion of services, the Imaging Department is currently seeking a highly motivated, skilled, enthusiastic health care assistant to join our multidisciplinary team.

We would expect the successful applicant to demonstrate a patient centred approach and contribute to the efficient running of the imaging department, with the provision of a consistently high standard of patient care.

Previous experience of working in a healthcare environment or within the service industry is desirable.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a patient focused, technically advanced field and is an excellent opportunity to develop new skills and knowledge.

The Radiology Department Assistant (RDA) works as part of the department team under the direct supervision of radiographers and

Participates in the delivery of patient care
Contributes towards department organisation
Supports the Imaging team in the provision of a safe and caring environment

The Imaging department is based across five sites; UCLH, The Macmillan Cancer Centre, UCH at Westmoreland Street, Royal National ENT & Eastman Dental Hospitals and Grafton Way Building.

The service has a comprehensive range of state of the art equipment, including MRI and CT scanners, digital Interventional Suites, digital X-ray rooms and ultrasound rooms.

Communication

Communicate clearly, effectively and appropriately with the multidisciplinary team, patients and their family/visitors/carers
Respond appropriately to queries, take phone messages and pass on written and verbal information to patients
Provide basic information to patients, family/visitors/carers and colleagues
Aware of the importance of accurate documentation and contribute to reports of patients' activity and progress
Accept constructive feedback.
Give constructive feedback to colleagues.
Participate in discussions about patient care and departmental development, including handover and team meetings
Maintain patient confidentiality
Maintain professional boundaries and working relationships with patients and colleagues

Personal and People Development

Understand own level of responsibility and accountability in relation to trained staff
Identify own learning needs and produce a personal development plan in conjunction with the departmental superintendent.
Participate in annual staff appraisal, staff development and inservice training activities in line with the Knowledge and Skills Framework
Attend Trust/local orientation programmes, mandatory training sessions and annual updates
Take part in reflection and appropriate learning from practice, in order to maintain and develop competence and performance
Completion of the Health Education England, Care Certificate, within three months of new employ (where not yet achieved): Or as an appraisal objective, to be completed within three months for existing staff.

Health, Safety and Security

Assist in maintaining a clean environment that is conducive to safe practice
Report any issues at work that may put health, safety and security at risk
Summon immediate help for any emergency and take appropriate action to contain it
Understand the principles and practice of Infection Control
Work within own personal/professional limitations and seek help of others to maintain safe practice.
Identify potential risks for all staff, patients and visitors and assist with relevant incident reporting procedures
Clean patient equipment as required
Handle and dispose of all body fluids in accordance with universal precautions

Service Improvement

Undertake administrative and clerical tasks associated with patient care to facilitate the smooth running of the department
Maintain adequate levels of stock, equipment and materials and facilitate the efficient, effective use of resources; report when availability falls below an acceptable standard or level
Pass on constructive views and ideas for improving services to departmental superintendents.

Quality

Ensure a welcoming, caring and safe environment is provided for the patient and their family/visitors/carers
Aware of and maintains required standard of care
Ensure that patient areas are kept clean and tidy
Comply with Trust/local policies and procedures

Equality and Diversity

Carry out duties and responsibilities with regard to the Trust's Equal Opportunity policy
Recognise the importance of people's rights and act in accordance with legislation, policies and procedures
Act in ways that acknowledge and recognise peoples' expressed beliefs, preferences and choices; respecting diversity and valuing people as individuals
Take account of own behaviour and its effect on other