Job Description
The post includes evening, weekend and bank holiday duties.
The successful candidate will work as part of a team to ensure the smooth running of the very busy cross sectional imaging department within Radiology. You will provide assistance with CT and MR procedures to include patient care, cannulation and clerical duties.
Applicants should be hard working, enthusiastic and well motivated. Good communication skills are essential.
Please be aware, that we may close a vacancy earlier than stated, should a sufficient number of applications be received from which a shortlist can be confirmed therefore you are advised to apply at your earliest convenience. The Trust may contact you during the recruitment process for your feedback on your experience.
Interview date: 10th July 2023
KEY DUTIES
- Assist Radiology clinical staff in all imaging examinations
- Support the Radiology clinical staff in the maintenance of high standards of care
- Accept responsibility for specifically delegated functions within the imaging department that the qualified practitioner feels are appropriate for untrained staff to undertake
- Assist patients throughout their imaging attendance
- Prepare imaging rooms and trolleys for clinical examinations
- Preparation of intravenous and oral contrast as per departmental protocol
- Intra-venous cannulation prior to imaging examinations
- Assist in cross sectional imaging by positioning patients for procedures including appropriate placement of MR coils and loading injector with contrast
- Responsible for co-ordinating inpatient transfer to and from Radiology for all imaging modalities this includes:
- Liaising with all wards and departments to confirm mode of transport
- Organising portering staff to transport patients
- Observation of patients in the waiting room
- Responsible for cleaning clinical equipment which may have come into contact with body fluids
- Assist in providing an environment which is conducive to a safe, infection free patient experience
- Undertake household support tasks
- Report all equipment malfunctions to appropriate personnel
- Establish and maintain effective communication with patients during procedures which may require tact and encouragement
- Maintain a patient, courteous manner in all aspects of communication with patients and staff
St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is the only acute Trust in Cheshire and Merseyside, and one of the few in the entire country, to achieve the title of OUTSTANDING, rated by the Care Quality Commission.
We provide a full range of acute adult services to our local population of circa 360,000 and provide tertiary services across a much wider area in the North West, North Wales and Isle of Man. We are a Major Trauma Unit and the Mersey Regional Burns Unit.
Our '5 Star Patient Care' strategy is at the heart of all that we do; supporting our vision to provide world class services for all our patients by getting it right for every patient, every time.
Our latest achievements include:
- Acute Trust of the Year – HSJ Awards November 2019
- Trust rates Outstanding by the CQC – Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers and Health Service Journal)
- Best acute Trust in England for quality of care for the 3rdyear running (NHS Staff Survey)
In the NHS Staff Survey 2020 the Trust scored the highest marks in the following areas;
- Quality of care
- Staff engagement
- Support from managers
KEY DUTIES
- Assist Radiology clinical staff in all imaging examinations
- Support the Radiology clinical staff in the maintenance of high standards of care
- Accept responsibility for specifically delegated functions within the imaging department that the qualified practitioner feels are appropriate for untrained staff to undertake
- Assist patients throughout their imaging attendance
- Prepare imaging rooms and trolleys for clinical examinations
- Preparation of intravenous and oral contrast as per departmental protocol
- Intra-venous cannulation prior to imaging examinations
- Assist in cross sectional imaging by positioning patients for procedures including appropriate placement of MR coils and loading injector with contrast
- Responsible for co-ordinating inpatient transfer to and from Radiology for all imaging modalities this includes:
- Liaising with all wards and departments to confirm mode of transport
- Organising portering staff to transport patients
- Observation of patients in the waiting room
- Responsible for cleaning clinical equipment which may have come into contact with body fluids
- Assist in providing an environment which is conducive to a safe, infection free patient experience
- Undertake household support tasks
- Report all equipment malfunctions to appropriate personnel
- Establish and maintain effective communication with patients during procedures which may require tact and encouragement
- Maintain a patient, courteous manner in all aspects of communication with patients and staff
CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- To ensure adherence to all departmental and trust SOP and policies.
- Maintain the privacy and dignity of patients.
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for accurate data entry on the Radiology Information System
- To ensure the accuracy of data quality in line with departmental policies and procedures (i.e. name, date of birth, address, postcode, GP and telephone number) are all current
TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSBILITIES
- Assist in the induction of new radiography helpers
- To attend training courses relevant to the post
- To Maintain own personal developmen
RESEARCH & AUDIT
- Participate in departmental audit and research programme
GENERAL DUTIES
- To observe the provisions of and adhere to all Trust policies and procedures
- To actively participate in the annual performance review to identify personal development needs
- To attend Trust Statutory and Mandatory training sessions as required and any other training courses relevant to the post.
- To fully comply with the relevant sections of the Health and Safety at Work Act. They must also understand and implement St Helens and Knowsley Hospitals NHS Hospitals Trust “Statement of Policy on Health and Safety at Work” and the Trust corporate “Health and Safety Policies and Procedures”. You are required to follow all applicable rules and procedures relating to Health and Safety at Work and to take all responsible precautions to avoid actions.
- To be aware of the confidential aspects of the post. To keep up to date with the requirements of information governance; undertake mandatory training and follow Trust policies and procedures to ensure that trust information is dealt with legally, securely, efficiently and effectively
- Breaches of confidentiality will result in disciplinary action that may involve dismissal. You must maintain the confidentiality of information about service user staff and organisational business in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998 and Caldicott principles.
- The post holder should also be aware that, regardless of any action taken by the employing authority, breaches of confidentiality could result in civil action for damages.
- All staff will be treated with respect by management, colleagues, patients and visitors and equally staff will treat management, colleagues, patients and visitors with the same level of respect. Staff will be supported to challenge any discriminatory behaviour that may be based on differences in race, disability, language, culture, religion, sexuality, age, and gender or employment status.
- You will be expected to undertake the Trusts’ commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
- To ensure that when creating, managing and sharing information records it is done in an appropriate way, subject to statutory requirements and agreed security and confidentiality policies, procedures and guidelines. All employees are responsible for implementing and maintaining data quality, ensuring that records are legible and attributable and that the record keeping is contemporaneous
- In accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008, the post holder will actively participate in the prevention and control of infection within the capacity of their role. The Act requires the post holder to attend infection prevention and control training on induction and at regular updates and to take responsibility for the practical application of the training in the course of their work. Infection prevention and control must be included in any personal development plan and/or appraisal.
- To adhere to relevant Code of Practice of Professional body (if appropriate)
- The post holder must be flexible in the duties performed and it is expected that similar duties, not specifically listed above, will be carried out as required and may be cross site.
- The duties contained in this job description are not intended to be exhaustive. The duties and responsibilities of this post are likely to evolve in line with the Trust’s continued organisational development.
- To adhere to the NHS Constitution and its principles and values. You must be aware of your Duty of Candour which means that you must be open and honest during your employment and if you see something wrong, you must raise it. You must read the NHS Constitution in full and can download this from the Trusts intranet site or thegov.ukwebsite. Hard copies are available from the HR Department on request.
- The Trust is a non-smoking site. Failure to follow this rule could lead to disciplinary action.