Radiology Department Assistant

Job overview

Band :                      Band 2

Base:                       Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester General Hospital and                             Glenfield Hospital.

Reports to :           RDA Manager, Imaging Service Manager

Accountable to: Imaging Deputy Operational Lead

The main duties of the role will include:-

• To work within the multidisciplinary team to ensure high standards of patient care and quality of examinations within the Radiology Department under the direction and supervision of an appropriate Registered Health Care Professional.

• To help with basic administration duties including using Radiology computer systems

• To help other staff make the best use of departmental resources ensure efficient delivery of planned workload.
• To support 7 day working, including bank/public holidays as required by the needs of the service.

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.
• Support the service by only undertaking work that is within own skill level and competence.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• 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.
• Support the service by only undertaking work that is within own skill level and competence.