Neuroradiology Assistant

Job overview

We are seeking a Neuroradiology Assistant who will be an active member of the multidisciplinary team, working at both James Cook and the local areas Community Diagnostic Centres, demonstrating a range of skills to meet the needs of the patient in a safe, caring environment that promotes dignity, privacy and respect under appropriate supervision of radiology assistant team leader or registered healthcare practitioner.

Main duties of the job

To assist with a patient-centered service within the Neuroradiology department by assisting, escorting, preparing and observing patients before, during and after procedures.

This may involve working in all modalities including MRI, CT and Fluoroscopy.

The post holder will be expected to develop knowledge and skills within the specialty and will assist in the management and delivery of compassionate, high quality patient care. The post holder will ensure that lists run effectively under the instruction of the Radiographers.

The post holder will work as a team with other assistants, healthcare professionals and support the training of student radiographers and volunteers.

Always demonstrates the Trust’s values and behaviours and the Trust’s Code of Conduct and the NHS’s 6Cs, acting in the best interests of patients and treating everyone with dignity and respect.

The post holder has a duty of care to patients and is expected to comply fully with all Trust policies, in particular policies relating to personal and patient safety and the prevention of healthcare associated infections.  As a Trust employee you will honour your work commitments, be reliable, trustworthy and uphold the values and beliefs of the Trust.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.