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Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity a Radiology Department Assistant to be based at to be predominantly to be based at Hinckley and District Hospital Radiology department.

This post will be based in Imaging and will include duties such as; 

• Basic clerical and reception duties including using Radiology computer systems
• Carrying out duties involving patient care and welfare. This will include assisting the Radiology team where appropriate
• To assist patients prior to, during, and after the examination including being able to give the patient a basic explanation of procedures
• Assist in the safe discharge of the patient from the department
• Ensure accuracy of patient and examination details
• Assist in the cleaning and preparation of the room prior to and post procedure
• Liaise with other departments and wards to ensure effective communication
• Ensure mandatory training is up to date and remain updated with new developments and policies
• Expected to undertake Care Certificate 

The post is 37.5 hours per week including Weekend and bank holiday working. There will also be a need for some cross-site working across the other Community sites; therefore it is imperative to have access to own transport.

Main duties of the job

• Carry out duties as assigned; involving patient care and welfare; assisting the Radiology team where appropriate.
• To assist patients prior to, during, and after the examination including being able to give the patient a basic explanation of procedures.
• To assist in the safe discharge of the patient from the department.
• To demonstrate high levels of patient care and work closely with qualified staff maintaining a hands on approach to patient needs.
• Adhere to Infection control measures and perform the cleaning of equipment post procedure in line with relevant protocols and policies.
• Assist in the cleaning and preparation of the room prior to and post procedure.
• Maintain clean and tidy work areas and waiting rooms participating in regular cleaning rotas for work areas in line with department and Trust policy. This may require contact with bodily fluids and on occasion’s unpleasant smells.
• Ensure the maintenance of patient confidentiality at all times.
• Participate in rotation around the Radiology Departments across the 6 Community sites as required.
• Support the service by only undertaking work that is within own skill level and competence.

Working for our organisation

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals: 

• high-quality care for all, 
• being a great place to work, 
• partnerships for impact, and 
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud, 
• we are inclusive, and 
• we are one team 

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/