Radiology Department Assistant

Job overview

To work as part of the Breast screening radiology team supporting advanced practitioner radiographers and radiologists in their role, in order to enhance departmental processes and optimise equipment utilisation, and clinic times.

To work in various clinical areas as required. To be able to work in The Breast Screening Departments at RHCH and at BNH, where required, due to clinic needs.

Main duties of the job

The main duty of the RDA will be to assist the radiologist in the ultrasound room, with patients setting out sterile trolleys and helping with procedures, both in Winchester and Basingstoke hospitals as required.

There are other roles involved, including helping the radiographers in clinics, PACS processing of images both in the department and to and from mobile vans. Roles within the office would include booking appointments by phone, and computer, so some computer skills would be essential.

Working for our organisation

Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.

Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.

We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.

The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.

Your Next Career Move Made Easier – Accommodation May Be Offered

We understand relocating can be a big step. Hampshire Hospitals may be able to provide accommodation options for successful candidates, depending on availability. If this something you would like to explore please contact on 02080 360017

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Happy to Talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered.

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• • GCSE’s in English and Maths (or equivalent knowledge and skills gained through any combination of alternative study, employment or voluntary work)

Desirable criteria

• • First Aid/Basic Life Support. • IT certificate

qulifications

Essential criteria

• • Understand the role and responsibilities of the post. • NVQ 3 or equivalent in healthcare

Desirable criteria

• • Previous experience in a Radiology department. • Previous experience in an NHS hospital or care facility.

Skills and ability

Essential criteria

• • Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and patients. • Ability to use own initiative. • Good organisational skills and can manage time effectively. • Ability to understand and follow instructions. • Literate, with a keen sense of accuracy. • Competent computer skills.

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of PACS, CRIS, NBSS

General

Essential criteria

• • Good general health to meet the demands of the post, which include some manual handling requirements. • Good sickness record.

Desirable criteria

• desire to learn new skills

personal

Essential criteria

• • Committed to helping deliver a high quality service. • Keen to learn and a professional attitude. • Can work both in a team and on own. • Can demonstrate a positive attitude and is self-motivated. • Common sense and an ability to be tactful and empathic.