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Radiographic Department Assistant
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
279-6445175-JUL24
Employer
279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital
Town
Brighton
Salary
£22,816 - £24,336 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
01/08/2024 23:59

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Radiography Department Assistant

Band 3

 About our Trust

At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

 Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First .  In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme  for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves. 

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex. 

 

Job overview

We have an opportunity for a Radiographic Department Assistant (RDA) to work in our friendly Imaging team at the Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital, (located on the same site as the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton).

We are one of the leading children’s centres on the Southeast coast for tertiary and general paediatrics in a variety of specialities: surgery, gastroenterology, diabetes, respiratory medicine, oncology care and day care services. We also have a busy 24 hour dedicated children’s emergency department, theatre suite and high dependency unit.

Main duties of the job

As the RDA for the Paediatric Imaging Service, your role will combine patient care and admin responsibilities. You will help ensure delivery of a high-quality service that provides optimal patient care. This involves assisting patients, radiographers and radiologists with a variety of procedures including, x-ray, fluoroscopy and ultrasound.

On a day-to-day basis your tasks will include working on reception, booking patients in for their procedures, answering phone calls from clinicians or parents, answering queries or escalating issues as well as clerical duties such as booking appointments.

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex. 

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

On a day-to-day basis your tasks will include working on reception, booking patients in for their procedures, answering phone calls from clinicians or parents, answering queries or escalating issues as well as clerical duties such as booking appointments.

In return for your commitment to us we will provide on-going support for your professional development, as well as a friendly, challenging and stimulating work environment.

Person specification

Essential

Essential criteria
  • computer literate
  • Pass in GCSE core subjects
Desirable criteria
  • experience working with children
  • experience working in a hospital environment

Equality Diversity and Inclusion

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
  • Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardDisability confident employerStep into healthHappy to Talk Flexible Working

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
Gemma Reid
Job title
Paediatric Superintendent Radiographer
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01273696955
Additional information

Gemma Reid

[email protected]

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