Radiology Assistant

The role includes working in a variety of modalities in Radiology. All modalities deal with the diagnosis and treatment involved in giving the patient the best possible experience, with their journey through the department. Working alongside Nurses, Radiographers, Radiologists, and administration personnel will help in your development to becoming a Competent, Committed, and Courageous team member, who will show a Compassionate and Caring attitude when Communicating with all service users.

• Supporting Nursing staff, Radiographers & Radiologists with invasive procedure's.
• Assisting the Radiologists with drainages, fine needle aspirations & biopsies.
• Daily checks to be completed in each modality.
• Support other Radiology Assistants.
• Assist with ordering , receiving equipment & placing in the store cupboard.
• Support the Nurse's in the Day Care Unit with admissions, caring for the patient post procedure & discharges.

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Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.

The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.

Oxford University Hospital is fulfilling in all aspects & gives a sense of satisfaction

Radiology is a rapidly expanding, dynamic speciality at the Oxford University NHS Foundation Trust. The unique and varied nature of the speciality means that there are always new and exciting opportunities.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, and dedicated applicant with good communication skills who will provide a high standard of patient-centred care. Radiology experience is not essential, as you will be fully supported with a very high standard competency training package, allowing great professional development.

The role includes working in a variety of modalities in radiology. All modalities deal with the diagnosis and treatment involved in giving the patient the best possible experience, with their journey through the department. Working alongside Nurses, Radiographers, Radiologists, and administration personnel will help in your development to becoming a Competent, Committed, and Courageous team member, who will show a Compassionate and Caring attitude when Communicating with all service users.

Job Description

Job Title: Radiology Assistant

Department: Radiology - Churchill Hospital

Grade: Band 3

Hours of work: 37.5 hours

Responsible to: Radiology Sister

Accountable to: Radiology CSU Manager

Job Summary:
The post holder will be a member of the Radiology Team, working in all modalities, ensuring patients, relatives and colleagues are treated with dignity and respect at all times, whilst maintaining confidentiality in all matters of the Department as well as providing and delivering a high standard of care to the community.

Main Responsibilities:
Clinical:

• Introduce and welcome patients in the waiting area, confirming their identity according to the Trust Policy.
• Show compassion, sensitivity and understand the anxiety and fear prior to the patient’s procedure.
• To be able to complete patient documentation for admission, care pre and post procedure and discharge.
• To demonstrate high standards of hand hygiene following the 5 moments and knowledge of the Infection Control Policy.
• To perform, accurately record and report patient observations, under supervision on SEND (System Electronic Notification Documentation) and follow the track and trigger as appropriate e.g. Temperature, Pulse, Respiration, Blood Pressure and Oxygen saturations.
• Maintain the patient’s dignity and privacy at all times
• To answer the telephone, dealing with enquiries promptly and courteously, taking appropriate action or referring to the correct member of the Radiology Team.
• To demonstrate good communication skills when dealing with patients, relatives and members of the Multidisciplinary Team, utilizing sensitivity, empathy and the ability to manage conflict.
• Act as a patient’s escort taking them to the changing rooms, preparing them for the relevant procedure and escorting them to the correct area for the procedure.
• To be responsible for setting up equipment for Ultra Sound and CT ensuring the safety to patients and colleagues is adhered to.
• Understand and become competent in scrubbing to be able to lay a sterile trolley for the Radiologist
• Assisting the Radiologists during examinations and procedures e.g. HSG’s (Hysterosalpingograms, Fine needle Aspiration, Biopsies, Drainages and Pre op marking.
• Locate blood results prior to procedure and communicate them to Radiologist.
• Organise and run an Ultra Sound and CT list for both inpatients and outpatients having scans and invasive procedures.
• To act with tact and empathy as a chaperone during examination/procedure.
• To be fully conversant and adhere to infection control and COSHH policies to prevent cross infection and hazards.
• To maintain accurate and legible patient and departmental records.
• To demonstrate initiative and the ability to identify changes in a patient’s condition, by passing RAID competencies, these then need to be reported to a designated Nurse/Radiographer or Radiologist.
• To assist with patient moving and handling, using correct methods and equipment as required. (As per Manual Handling Policy)
• To undertake Mandatory training as required by the Trust, to develop and increase skills, to improve the service to the public

Environmental:

• To ensure all unit areas are clean, organised and well stocked
• Ensure equipment is cleaned correctly as per hospital policy; stored appropriately and faulty equipment is removed from service, labelled and reported to DMEED, as per Trust policy.
• To assist with the removal of waste and linen from the unit to the designated areas.
• To be aware of any potential hazards and know how to report and deal with the immediate initial reaction.

Administration:

• Understand and be able to use EPR, CRIS and other systems required within the department to obtain, store and transmit information.
• Ensure that stationary levels within each modality are maintained and restocked as required.
• When required assist with the day to day management of stock control and ordering for the department, ensure it is checked and put away on delivery and missing items reported to the Co-ordinator.
• To undertake clerical duties in each modality e.g. booking patients in, answering the telephone and entering data

Safety & Quality:

• To ensure maintenance and safe use of equipment is followed in line with Trust policy.
• To adhere to the Ionising Radiation Regulations, Health & Safety, Infection Control
• To ensure all faulty equipment is reported to an appropriate senior member of staff.
• To keep appropriate records up to date.
• To participate in the Department, Directorate Audit and Clinical Governance Program, within the scope of the post.

Personal Development:

• To complete the Care Certificate/Apprenticeship Course, to develop skills and broaden knowledge in Radiology and generally.
• To contribute to the continuing development of the Radiology department, embracing new ideas and changes for the benefit of patient care e.g. Training & working with the ablation team in CT, preparing HIFU (High Intensified Focused Ultrasound) for Tardox patients, assisting with tests and observations on research patients e.g. Falcon Trial.
• To keep up to date with clinical practice issues relating to the specific speciality.
• To take responsibility of own personal and professional growth and for maintaining a record of professional development experiences e.g. Blood Glucose monitoring, Taking and recording observations on SEND, taking bloods using the ISTAT, assisting with ECG’s, urinalysis and checking of equipment daily in Radiology e.g. Resus Trolley, defibrillator, portable suction, general suction, and oxygen
• To complete Mandatory Training and take active responsibility for having an annual appraisal with a relevant personal development plan that is reviewed with a mentor at 6 monthly intervals.
• To have completed the unit assessments/competencies within the agreed time scale with the support of a mentor and your Manager.
• To complete training in cannulation and venepuncture and competently use these skills in Day Care Unit and other modalities in Radiology.

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Responsibility for health & Safety:
The post holder is responsible for ensuring that all duties and responsibilities of this post are carried out in compliance with health & Safety at Work Act 1974, Statuary Regulations and Trust Policies and Procedures. This will be supported by the provision of training and specialist advice where required.