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Healthcare Assistant (Imaging) - INTERNAL

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The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Healthcare

AI generated summary

  • You must be caring, compassionate, possess strong organizational and communication skills, and be flexible with working hours for our 7-day, 8am-8pm service, including bank holidays.
  • You will assist with patient care, support Radiologists and Sonographers, manage records, ensure equipment safety, maintain cleanliness, and handle clinical waste.

Requirements

  • We are looking for a caring and compassionate individual with exceptional organisational and communication skills to help deliver excellent, patient centred care.
  • It is essential that applicants are flexible in their working hours as we operate a 7 day service between the hours of 8am-8pm including bank holidays.

Responsibilities

  • To assist Radiologists, Sonographers and nursing staff with the care of both inpatients and outpatients in the ultrasound department during a range of examinations including interventional procedures and intimate examinations.
  • To act as a chaperone on line with Trust policy
  • To care for patients attending the department aiding with movement in the examination rooms.
  • To use trust information systems including CRIS to record radiology episodes.
  • Assist Radiologists/Sonographers during interventional procedures
  • When required, to compile and maintain both paper and electronic records from a ultrasound procedure ensuring details are sent to the appropriate record systems.
  • To ensure that equipment is used correctly and any faults or concerns are reported to senior staff.
  • To dispose of any clinical sharps bins and clinical waste to the appropriate areas in line with trust policy.
  • To be responsible for complying with health and safety policy, agreed policy and procedures of the radiology department, the local rules under IRMER and the agreed policies and procedures of the Trust.
  • To maintain a high standard of cleanliness within the whole of the X-ray department
  • To order stock/monitor levels and communicate this with senior staff where necessary.

FAQs

What is the main focus of the Healthcare Assistant (Imaging) role?

The main focus of the role is to assist Radiologists, Sonographers, and nursing staff with the care of both inpatients and outpatients in the ultrasound department, ensuring excellent patient-centered care.

Are there options for full-time or part-time hours?

Yes, consideration will be given to applicants for both full-time and part-time hours.

Is flexibility in working hours required for this position?

Yes, flexibility is essential as the service operates 7 days a week between the hours of 8am-8pm, including bank holidays.

What types of examination procedures will I assist with?

You will assist with a range of examinations, including interventional procedures and intimate examinations.

Will I need to use trust information systems in this role?

Yes, you will need to use trust information systems, including CRIS, to record radiology episodes.

What responsibilities do I have regarding patient care?

You will assist with patient care, aiding in movement within examination rooms, and act as a chaperone in line with Trust policy.

What health and safety policies must I comply with?

You are responsible for complying with health and safety policy, local rules under IRMER, and the agreed policies and procedures of the Trust.

How is cleanliness maintained within the ultrasound department?

You are expected to maintain a high standard of cleanliness within the whole of the X-ray department.

What kind of support will I receive from my team?

You will work in a friendly and supportive environment with a team committed to providing high standards in patient care.

Do I need to manage any clinical waste?

Yes, you will be responsible for disposing of clinical sharps bins and clinical waste in line with Trust policy.

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The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Science & Healthcare
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5001-10,000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is the main provider of acute hospital services for half a million people in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid Wales. The Trust runs the Princess Royal Hospital in Telford and the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital in Shrewsbury.