Radiology Department Assistant

Job summary

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.

About us

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 Southern Housing on 02080 360017

Job 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 oGCSE's in English and Maths (or equivalent knowledge and skills gained through any combination of alternative study, employment or voluntary work) Desirable oFirst Aid/Basic Life Support. oIT certificate qulifications Essential oUnderstand the role and responsibilities of the post. oNVQ 3 or equivalent in healthcare Desirable oPrevious experience in a Radiology department. oPrevious experience in an NHS hospital or care facility.

Skills and ability Essential oAbility to communicate effectively with colleagues and patients. oAbility to use own initiative. oGood organisational skills and can manage time effectively. oAbility to understand and follow instructions. oLiterate, with a keen sense of accuracy. oCompetent computer skills.

Desirable

Knowledge of PACS, CRIS, NBSS General Essential oGood general health to meet the demands of the post, which include some manual handling requirements. oGood sickness record. Desirable desire to learn new skills personal Essential oCommitted to helping deliver a high quality service. oKeen to learn and a professional attitude. oCan work both in a team and on own. oCan demonstrate a positive attitude and is self-motivated. oCommon sense and an ability to be tactful and empathic.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .