Radiographic Assistant

Job title:

Radiographic Assistant

Company

NHS

Job description

Radiographic Assistant -37.5 hours per weekThis is an excellent opportunity for the successful candidate to join the team of radiographic assistants in the busy Radiology department at Stoke Mandeville Hospital.This is a rewarding role working closely with patients and all members of the Radiology Department as part of a multi-disciplinary team.Main duties of the jobThe candidate will be expected to work across CT, MRI, U/S, Intervention and Plain Film X-ray. The role involves assisting with sterile procedures, chaperoning and preparing patients for examinations working along side consultant radiologists, radiographers and sonographers.You will need be well organized with good communication skills and have a good grasp of IT. A sympathetic attitude to patients is essential ensuring safe and compassionate care. You will need to be able to cope with distressing and often challenging situations while prioritising your workload.The department is very busy performing over 250,000 examinations per annum including ultrasound, plain films, CT, MRI, biopsies and treatment procedures.About usListen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! -https://bit.ly/3DNEQfDWhat does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We’recommitted to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

What do we stand for?

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Date posted30 December 2024Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 3Salary£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible workingReference number434-SCS669048Job locationsStoke Mandeville HospitalMandeville RoadAylesburyHP21 8ALJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to the attached Job Description and Personal Specification for further details. More information can be given at interview. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to the attached Job Description and Personal Specification for further details. More information can be given at interview.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Education to “O” Level/GCSE standard to include English Language
• NVQ Level 2 in healthcare or imaging and/or equivalent experience or willingness to undertake the appropriate training

ExperienceEssential

• Experience of working in a team
• Experience of working face to face with the general public in a very busy environment
• Previous experience of working with patients in a caring environment
• Experience of assisting sterile procedures

Skills, Abilities & KnowledgeEssential

• oPatient confidentiality
• oTime management skills
• oGood communication skills
• oAbility to organise and prioritise workload
• oAbility to work in a team
• oSympathetic and caring attitude
• oAbility to establish a rapport with patients of all ages
• oAttention to detail
• oIonising Radiation Regulations (training will be given)
• oSome flexibility over working hours
• oKeyboards skills for input and updating patient data
• oAbility to remain calm in difficult situations
• oOver 18 years of age (Ionising Radiation Regulations)
• oStock management skills

Special CircumstancesEssential

• Ability to travel to other sites

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Education to “O” Level/GCSE standard to include English Language
• NVQ Level 2 in healthcare or imaging and/or equivalent experience or willingness to undertake the appropriate training

ExperienceEssential

• Experience of working in a team
• Experience of working face to face with the general public in a very busy environment
• Previous experience of working with patients in a caring environment
• Experience of assisting sterile procedures

Skills, Abilities & KnowledgeEssential

• oPatient confidentiality
• oTime management skills
• oGood communication skills
• oAbility to organise and prioritise workload
• oAbility to work in a team
• oSympathetic and caring attitude
• oAbility to establish a rapport with patients of all ages
• oAttention to detail
• oIonising Radiation Regulations (training will be given)
• oSome flexibility over working hours
• oKeyboards skills for input and updating patient data
• oAbility to remain calm in difficult situations
• oOver 18 years of age (Ionising Radiation Regulations)
• oStock management skills

Special CircumstancesEssential

• Ability to travel to other sites

Expected salary

£24071 – 25674 per year

Location

Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire

Job date

Wed, 01 Jan 2025 06:53:54 GMT

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