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Job summary

Main area
Radiology
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
  • Flexible working
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
360-C-6408
Employer
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Cross Site
Town
Watford
Salary
£25,329 - £26,958 pa inc HCA pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
08/12/2024 23:59

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West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust logo

Band 3 - Radiology Department Assistant, Radiology

Band 3

Job overview

We are growing our Radiology Assistant Workforce! 

Following successful acquisition of a Community ultrasound service, we are recruiting to radiology department assistant roles to support our wider Ultrasound and Radiology Team. 

You will be required to work across our sites at St Albans City Hospital, Hemel Hempstead Hospital, Watford General Hospital and Elstree Clinic.

 Hours of service are from 8 am to 8.30 pm over 7 days. We are open to flexible working arrangements.

The roles are set to commence in February/March 2025. 

If you are looking for an opportunity to gain experience in an ultrasound/ radiology department, with a supportive and forward-thinking team, this could be the role for you!

Main duties of the job

Duties will include: 

• Welcoming all patients and service users to the department. 

• Acting as a chaperone for patients, including those requiring intimate examinations, ensuring patient dignity and respect is maintained at all times. 

• Completing administrative processes and supporting patient flow through the department. 

• Booking patients in for their examinations and directing patients to the relevant waiting areas. 

• Answering telephone queries. 

• Preparing examination rooms and equipment. 

• Assisting Radiologists, Sonographers, Radiographers and Radiology Nurses during procedures. 

We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional development and growth. 

Working for our organisation

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.

We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.

At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly.

https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/

We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application.

If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact [email protected].

If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.

If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role. 

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Please note - we are unable to obtain a Certificate of Sponsorship (Work Permit) for this role.

Person specification

Education and qualifications:

Essential criteria
  • GCSE qualification (Maths, English) or equivalent.
  • NVQ / Level 3 Customer Care, healthcare OR willingness to work towards an NVQ / Level 3 qualification.
  • Experience in a customer / patient facing role
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge/Experience of computer systems.
  • European Computer Driving Licence.

Knowledge:

Essential criteria
  • Understands the importance of patient confidentiality and information governance.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Suite.
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of the role and responsibilities of a radiology / Sonography assistant.

Experience:

Essential criteria
  • Experience of working in a busy environment.
  • Experience of working in a customer orientated environment.
Desirable criteria
  • Experience working in a caring/patient facing role and following healthcare protocols and procedures.
  • Experience of handling confidential information.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Committed to being an Inclusive EmployerVeteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyDisability confident employerStep into healthArmed Forces Covenant Bronze Award

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Diane Taylor
Job title
Matron for Clinical Support Services
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01923 436643
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