To assist the imaging modalities, and other Clinical staff, in the Radiology Department in the reception and care of all patients. To undertake a range of healthcare and clerical duties within the limits of their competencies.
1. Assist with the organisation, delivery and evaluation of Clinical care for patients within the department.
2. Ensure that patients and visitors are welcomed and received into the department and assist in their orientation
3. Undertake basic Nursing care for patients within the department within the limits of their competencies, to include terminally ill, disabled, elderly and confused patients, and children.
To work independently to organise, co-ordinate and prioritise own daily workload.
To communicate with patients, relatives and visitors verbally, face to face, by telephone and using the computer. This will include patients whose first language may not be English. Show complete consideration for the privacy and dignity of the patient, especially when acting as a chaperone.
To take phone calls from patients or ward staff or for clinical staff and deal with messages competently.
To work as a member of the inter-disciplinary radiology team, inter-acting and liaising with colleagues, patients and public. Verbally support them in potentially embarrassing and distressing situations. Ensure the continuation of the highest standards of patient care.
Assist with the clerical duties within the clinical environment, including ensuring list of scheduled patients is available at the start of each clinical session, and appointment making for in-patients.
To report any change in patient condition which may occur to supervising staff where appropriate.
To be responsible for the correct identification of patients, using the departmental policy. Assist patients to change and escort them to the appropriate area of the department as required.
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.
Our Values
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
To assist patients to maintain their personal hygiene, to include toileting and the safe handling and disposal of body fluids
To take and record blood pressure and pulse rate of patients undertaking interventional procedures within the range of their competencies.
Ensure infection control methods are upheld within the clinical environment
To be able to assess patient condition on arrival and adapt care accordingly dependant upon age, well-being and clinical need. Demonstrate empathy and reassurance. To be aware of the limitations of their role and seek specialist assistance as necessary
Assist in ensuring that equipment is kept clean, faults reported and defective equipment is removed from use.
Assist porters in collecting and returning patients to wards. To correctly transfer patients onto the imaging bed according to Trust policy and to ensure their continued safety during the procedure.
Assist with the monitoring of stock and materials within the clinical area, ensuring that adequate stock levels are maintained.
Participate in the development of professional practice within the department.
Maintain confidentiality of information.
Responsibility to maintain IRMER regulations and to be aware of radiation protection concerning staff and patients.
Have basic knowledge of Health and Safety and COSHH issues.
Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with all members of the multidisciplinary team.
To participate in the departmental clinical governance programme.
Actively participate in clinical audit by collecting and recording data, attending departmental audit sessions.
Participate in the achievement of departmental and personal objectives.
Follow departmental guidelines ensuring continuing compliance.
Identify, through performance reviews and appraisal, personal education needs.
Actively participate in any relevant in-house education programme.
Establish, maintain and evaluate personal competencies relevant to the clinical area.
