Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Radiology team working as a Radiology Assistant.



You will be based at Airedale General Hospital, and will provide annual leave and sickness cover at our community hospitals.



This is a full time position working 37.5 per week. This a 3 week rolling rota comprising off 08.30-16.30, 09.00-17.00 and 12.00-20.00 shifts. There is an additional weekend and bank holiday rota that you will participate in.



The department is moving to a 7 day working shift system in 2025 which will include weekends and bank holidays which the successful candidate will participate in.



Please note this post may close early if we receive a high number of applications



To assist the Radiologists, Radiographic and Nursing staff in the smooth running of the DXA, Mammography, Plain Film service, Ultrasound and interventional work over all the Airedale sites if required. This will involve greeting patients, changing them into gowns, assisting with the procedure, giving personal care to patients, for example toileting, processing images, undertaking necessary clerical work and liaising with wards and clinicians.

Mentoring students as and when required.



The role is patient focused, service driven and varied.



We are always looking for enterprising and innovative approaches to the way we provide our services. We are a national centre for telemedicine and introduced telehealth to the UK offender healthcare sector and also provide the service to patients in their care homes. Community matters to us and we are supported by 400 dedicated volunteers and have strong links with Bradford University, Craven College and Leeds City College to ensure we inspire the workforce of the future.



We want to attract staff who embrace our 'Right Care' behaviours of compassion, a commitment to quality of care and working together for patients - we want to make these part of our DNA.



This position is not currently eligible for a certificate of sponsorship in line with Home Office guidance as it does not appear on the skilled worker visa occupation list.



If you currently hold a different type of visa allowing you to work in the UK we would welcome an application from you. If your visa expires or there is a change in status during your employment, the Trust will be required to review your employment which may result in the termination of your employment to comply with the relevant immigration legislation.



Main Duties And Responsibilities



1. Receiving patients into the department at Airedale. If working in ED X-Ray working from the front of house on the reception desk station.



2. Checking, booking and amending patient details onto the department IT system where required.



3. Co-coordinating patient lists to ensure patients are kept to time.



4. Be responsible for liaising with porters regarding ward patients using electronic system, and verbal communication skills



5. Checking patient information including identification of patients, preparation for the examination and questionnaires in BMD section.



6. Recording Weight/Height of patients where appropriate.



7. Confirming examinations on IT system upon completion of the examination.



8. Using hospital administration System and Radiology I.T systems



9. Using the information systems in line with protocol and following training.



10. Making appointments under guidance from lead Radiographers



11. General clerical duties as and when required.



12. Assisting in changing patients when necessary or requested by a Radiographer.



13. Assisting with safe moving and handling of patients.



14. Assisting in the x ray rooms, following the service protocol and procedures manual.



15. Caring for patients during and after procedures.



16. Chaperoning patients as required.



17. Ensuring patients are aware of next steps after conclusion of the examination.



18. Taking part in multi-disciplinary team meetings to better service to patients.

To work in accordance with local and national policies:

The Ionising Radiation Regulations 99 and 2000 (ME).



Health and Safety Regulations



Data Protection Act



COSHH Regulations



Infection Control guidelines



Fire Policy



Major Incident Procedure



Patient Care protocols within the department



19. To contribute to Departmental Risk Register as appropriate.



20. Ensuring policies and procedures regarding safety are followed.



21. Communicating with patients, particularly regarding delays in service, examination process and general enquires.



22. Answering patient queries.



23. Checking questionnaires in BMD. Scanning documents onto computer system as required.



24. Liaising with ward staff and porters regarding patient transport to department.



25. Taking messages from medical staff regarding requests for examinations.



26. Communicating with radiographers, radiologists and others to ensure smooth running of service.



27. Communicating with team regarding areas of specialty/handover/ annual leave and rotas.



28. Communication with senior staff regarding stock levels.



29. Organising work in a manner to suit the team in which working. Keeping a flow of patients for practitioners to examine.



30. Demonstrating own activities to new or less experienced staff.



31. Monitoring stock level, taking part in stock takes.



32. Ensure that mandatory training is up to date.



33. To participate in the appraisal system



34. Collecting patients from the department reception area and directing them to the appropriate waiting / changing area.



35. Working alongside the radiographer , radiologist or to provide good quality care in DXA, Mammography and Plain Film X-ray sections of the department.



36. Ensuring infection control measures are followed in all clinical areas.



37. Collecting and tracking patient notes where relating to patients in department.



38. Ensuring, along with the whole team, the patient journey through the department is a positive experience.



39. Assisting in evaluation of services when required.



40. Staying with patients in examination rooms when radiographic staff are not present.



41. Making sure patients are comfortable, warm and dignified in the waiting areas of the department.



42. Sympathetically dealing with emotional needs of patients and carers pre and post procedures.



43. Practically assisting patients whether in examination room, toileting areas, transport or assisting with dressing.



44. To report to duty conforming to the uniform policy and dress code.



45. Adhere to Trust policies in communications, manner, dress and behaviour.



46. Protecting self and others when working in radiation area.



47. Processing Computer Radiography plates when required.



48. Cleaning and care of x ray cassettes and plates as required.



49. Monitoring stocks of disposable equipment in line with needs of the area of work.



50. To ensure effective and efficient use of all resources.



51. To use consumables responsibly, keeping waste to a minimum.



52. To use time effectively and reduce waste.



53. Keeping the areas tidy and cleaning expensive equipment.



54. Cleaning areas or equipment as instructed.



55. Ensuring linen is available, and used linen is removed appropriately.



56. Ensuring all infection control policies are followed in the department including decontamination of surfaces and or equipment.



Right care behaviours



1. Ensure that the safety of the patient and their experience remains the focus of radiology services provided in line with the Trust's 'Right Care' programme



2. Act at all times as an exemplary role model and leader for the radiology staff. Supporting the Trust 'Right Care' Initiative



3. Maintain a working environment which encourages team work, mutual support and excellence in service delivery and reduces risk



4. Lead by example, motivate and support staff



5. Act in an influencing role in contentious areas, regarding role and service changes/developments



6. Achieve objectives set within your PDR



7. Support training and mentor work experience students



8. Attend study/development programmes agreed at annual Personal



Development Review and keep updated records of Continual Professional



Development and mandatory training



9. Maintain a level of professional confidentiality at all times in relation to patients/visitors and staff



10. Ensure that the safety, care and comfort of patients, visitors and staff are maintained at all times



11. Promote good working relationships with medical and nursing staff, managers, peers and staff both within Radiology and throughout the Trust



12. To complete the form for recording hours worked in accordance with the departmental standard operating procedure



13. Following the departmental and Trust policies



This job description is neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the duties and responsibilities may vary from time to time in the light of changing circumstances and in consultation with the post holder.

The job description represents an outline of duties and does not constitute a work routine.



This job will be subject to review at regular intervals in line with changing practices and regulations.



The Trust may require variations in the daily hours and pattern of work to meet the needs of the service.

All Job descriptions must include the key Trust messages relevant to the post below.