Job summary
- Main area
- Radiology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (M-F 8.30-5)
- Job ref
- 389-24-6396580
- Employer
- Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Pennine Suite Saint Lukes Hospital
- Town
- Bradford
- Salary
- £22,383 pa
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 08/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Radiographic assistant
NHS AfC: Band 2
Job overview
Based at The Pennine Suite, Horton Wing, St. Luke’s Hospital, To undertake a wide range of direct care, film handling and administration duties. The post holder will work as a member of the multidisciplinary Team.
The Integrated Breast Service is responsible for the Symptomatic Breast Service for the Bradford area and for the Pennine Screening Service.
The Pennine Screening Service is part of the National Breast Screening Service (NHSBSP) and is responsible for providing the screening service to 5 districts (Calderdale, Huddersfield, Dewsbury, Bradford and Airedale).
There are 4 mobile units which provide screening in the 5 districts and 1 static unit, at The Pennine Suite, Bradford.
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Main duties of the job
o To work as part of the multidisciplinary Breast Team.
o To contribute to maintaining cleanliness of equipment, accessories and work environment.
o To prepare and manage mammographic images as requested.
o Correct preparation of mobile clinics. Ensure imaging is returned from mobile units and uploaded onto the PACS system, following Trust information governance procedures. Collating clinics for film reading and once read return to the screening office.
o To assist Consultant Radiologist/ Advanced Practitioners undertaking interventional procedures
To assist in stock level maintenance.
o To follow and observe local and national Quality Assurance standards including Ionising Radiation Regulations.
o To be aware of and implement policies and standards of the NHSBSP and Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS foundation Trust in order to ensure a clean and safe environment.
Working for our organisation
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
- We value people
- We are one team
- We care
We’re keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
o To work as part of the multidisciplinary Breast Team.
o To contribute to maintaining cleanliness of equipment, accessories and work environment.
o To prepare and manage mammographic images as requested.
o Correct preparation of mobile clinics. Ensure imaging is returned from mobile units and uploaded onto the PACS system, following Trust information governance procedures. Collating clinics for film reading and once read return to the screening office.
o To assist in stock level maintenance.
o To follow and observe local and national Quality Assurance standards including Ionising Radiation Regulations.
o To be aware of and implement policies and standards of the NHSBSP and Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS foundation Trust in order to ensure a clean and safe environment.
o To maintain effective communications in a manner, demonstrating respect for individuals whilst acknowledging their rights.
o To work closely with all staff within Breast Services to undertake any other duties at a comparable level of responsibility to ensure the smooth and efficient delivery of the service.
o To participate in developments relating to Clinical Governance including audit and quality control.
o To perform any other duties appropriate to the post that may be allocated by the Lead Radiographer and agreed by post holder.
o To assist Consultant Radiologist/ Advanced Practitioners undertaking interventional procedures
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous experience in clerical duties
- Previous experience in caring environment
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to work within a team and under pressure
- Good interpersonal and communications skills
- Ability to manage own workload
Desirable criteria
- First Aid
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Previous experience of working within a radiology environment
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Minimum NVQ Level 2 in health/health and social care,/ QCF Diploma in health, /*GNVQ in health or health and social care or care certificate Willingness to work towards care certificate if not currently obtained
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Lisa Brown
- Job title
- Lead Radiographer
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01274365898
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