- Experience of working with the general public.
- Ability to prioritise workload.
- Ability to use own initiative.
- Good interpersonal skills
- Experience of working with the general public in a caring role.
- Experience in asepsis.
- GCSE English and Maths Grade 4 or Functional Skills equivalent (Level 1).
- Level 2 qualification in relevant health care related subject. Completion of CARE Certificate. Otherwise will be mandatory Otherwise will be mandatory training during first 3 months of employment.
- Committed to undertake all training requirements for the post which includes: Mandatory training in CPR, Moving & Handling, IG, Asepsis and medicines management.
- Functional Skills equivalent (Level2)
- Computer literate
- Basic IT qualification
- Basic computer data knowledge which may enhance the service and support the qualified staff.
- Basic understanding of Health and Safety. Basic understanding of COSSH. Moving and handling training.
- Professional in behaviour and conduct.
- Flexible.
- Self-motivated.
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- Professional in appearance and conduct.
- Patient focussed.
- Ability to adapt to a changing environment.
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post with reasonable adjustments if necessary. (including clearance on blood borne viruses in compliance with Trust Policy).
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Flexibility to work varying shifts over a 7 day service.
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Radiography Assistant/Helper - Leeds, United Kingdom - Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Description
Job summary
The Radiology Service delivers a diagnostic and treatment service for approximately 600,000 patients a year on 6 sites. The Service comprises several imaging modalities, each with up to 100 staff, providing a high quality clinical radiology service for patients. This post is based at Seacroft Hospital, to support the busy service. The service at Seacroft includes General X-Ray, Ultrasound and CT.
The job holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing a high-quality radiology service, carrying out policies and procedures as specified by the Trust and Radiology Management Team. They will undertake a wide range of duties to clinically support the Sonographers/Radiographers and Radiologists and be primarily responsible for the care of patients requiring imaging.
Expected Shortlisting Date: 13 May 2024
Planned Interview Date: 04 June 2024
Main duties of the job
Escorting patients in and out of the examination rooms.
Helping patients on and off the examination table.
Assess communication needs of patients.
Communicate effectively and empathetically with patients and their carers.
Assisting with moving and handling of those patients who are immobile in a manner that is safe for all concerned and following manual handling guidelines.
Reassuring and staying in attendance with difficult patients.
When necessary, attending to the patients personal hygiene requirements.
Explaining the undressing/dressing requirements to patients and where necessary assisting the patient.
Understand the role of a chaperone and chaperone patients when required.
Providing after care information following invasive procedures.
General help and assistance to the Radiographer/Sonographer Radiologist throughout the patients examination, either in the department or on the wards.
To ensure appropriate infection control measures are utilised where necessary, paying particular attention to personal protection as well as the management of equipment and linens contaminated by bodily fluids.
Initiate emergency procedures and assist with basic life support.
General administrative duties as required by departmental managers. Any other reasonable duties to assist in the smooth running of the department including equipment quality assurance as specified.
About us
The Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust provides tertiary and secondary care and covers a wide geographical area. The Radiology Service delivers a diagnostic and treatment service for approximately 600,000 patients a year on 6 sites. The service comprises several imaging modalities, each with up to 100 staff, providing a high-quality clinical radiology service for patients.
THE LEEDS WAY VALUES
Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:
Patient-centred
Collaborative
Fair
Accountable
Empowered
All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.
Job descriptionJob responsibilities
The job holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing a high-quality radiology service, carrying out policies and procedures as specified by the Trust and Radiology Management Team. They will undertake a wide range of duties to clinically support the Sonographers/Radiographers/MTOs and Radiologists and be primarily responsible for the care of patients requiring imaging.
Duties may include assisting staff with interventional procedures such as biopsies and injections and adhering to aseptic techniques. Other duties include general cleaning, maintenance and care of equipment (including basic fault finding), trouble shooting and reporting of faults, stock control, clerical duties and data input onto the Radiology Information System (RIS). The post holder will work to departmental protocols and schemes of work.
Patients are received from multiple sources and presentation ranges from the unconscious to the fully mobile with uncooperative, incapacitated, anaesthetised, partially resuscitated, disorientated patients and those with special needs, physical and mental disabilities. Some patients exhibit antisocial or threatening behaviour.
The job holder may occasionally be required to work at any site within Leeds Teaching Hospital Trusts Radiology departments.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Clinical Responsibilities:
Escorting patients in and out of the examination rooms.
Helping patients on and off the examination table.
Assess communication needs of patients.
Communicate effectively and empathetically with patients and their carers.
Assisting with moving and handling of those patients who are immobile in a manner that is safe for all concerned and following manual handling guidelines.
Reassuring and staying in attendance with difficult patients.
When necessary, attending to the patients personal hygiene requirements.
Explaining the undressing/dressing requirements to patients and where necessary assisting the patient.
Understand the role of a chaperone and chaperone patients when required.
Providing after care information following invasive procedures.
Assisting patients with after care following interventional procedures.
General help and assistance to the Radiographer/Sonographer/Clinical Technologists/ Radiologist throughout the patients examination, either in the department or on the wards.
To ensure appropriate infection control measures are utilised where necessary, paying particular attention to personal protection as well as the management of equipment and linens contaminated by bodily fluids.
Initiate emergency procedures and assist with basic life support.
Ensure safe handling of medicines at all times.
Assist patients in completing any safety forms required as part of their examination.
Removing patient cannulas as and when required.
Administrative duties:
To include registering the patient, updating patient records, bookings, extraction of work lists and all other associated RIS activities.
To enter accurate patient and examination data into Radiology Information System.
Maintain accurate records at all times.
Understand the contingencies required when electronic systems fail.
Liaise with other departments/wards within and outside LTHT to ensure a quality service for patients and clinicians.
Monitor stock, operate stock control and order medical equipment, accessories, consumables, linen and pharmacy and order as required.
Dealing with telephone messages in an efficient manner.
Report any adverse incidents to the appropriate line manager in line with the Trust and radiology risk management system.
Equipment duties:
Basic operation of the specialised equipment following appropriate training.
Wear personal protective equipment when required.
Care for, check and maintain high standards of cleanliness of clinical equipment to minimise spread of infection.
Prepare trolleys and conduct aseptic technique whilst assisting with interventional/biopsy procedures.
Maintaining high standards of cleanliness in examination rooms to minimise spread of infection.
Ensure safe disposal of linen and clinical waste from the department.
As part of the radiology team ensure all equipment is maintained to a high standard and used appropriately.
Basic fault finding and reporting and documenting faults.
Other duties:
To assist in promoting the overall aims of the department.
To participate in department organisation and workload planning as directed by qualified staff, offering proposals to change department procedures.
To assist in the training of other members of staff.
To assist qualified staff in the evaluation of resources to develop high standards of patient care and achieve value for money initiatives.
Participate in the individual performance review system.
Undertake hand hygiene audits.
To be responsible for own mandatory training and ensure it is up to date.
To attend departmental meetings when required.
To be aware of and comply with all standards of conduct and care related to the Trust in general and the Department of Radiology in particular.
Develop and maintain an appropriate level of knowledge and understanding in the methods of image production.
To be aware of the current Ionising Radiation Regulations if working in areas involved with radiation, Employers procedures and local rules.
To be aware of the potential hazards of strong magnetic fields if working in MRI.
Additional duties as requested by the management team, commensurate with the grade
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