Radiology Support Worker - CT Scanning

Job overview

This post may be offered at Band 2 until completion of all competencies at which point will be uplifted to Band 3.

Are you highly motivated, hard working and forward thinking ? If so come and visit us at Doncaster where we are building an exciting future  within Radiology.

The successful candidates will be enthusiastic about the challenges of a busy working and constantly changing environment, and must have the ability to  remain calm under pressure .

Rotating  to the new state of the art  Community Diagnostic Service based at Montagu Hospital, you will demonstrate excellence in  patient care. This is a  demanding role  which will  involve dealing with patients who are very ill or distressed, therefore good interpersonal  skills are essential.  You will be expected to work flexibly, participating in an extended 7-day service and will be required to travel to all sites as required.

Working hours will be in line with the needs of the service, may be subject to change in the future,  and will include nights, evenings, weekends and bank holidays; therefore a flexible approach is essential.

You should have GCSE English and Maths to grade C or equivalent, proven computer experience and possess good interpersonal and organisational skills.  Previous experience in a medical environment would be an advantage, for this varied and interesting role.

Main duties of the job

To support the radiographers with both clinical and administrative tasks.

Working closely with qualified radiographers providing  valuable support in managing patient throughput, avoiding  delays, improving patient experience and supporting  the service by reducing the number of patient breaches.

To coordinate patient flow to and from CT.

To ensure all relevant information is available to radiologists and radiographers – e.g. check and note blood results accurately and manage CT  requests according to departmental vetting SOP’s.

Provide support to the radiographers for both physically manoeuvring patients for scanning and during the examination.

To prepare patients for scanning, including a brief explanation of the scan procedure, cannulation (where appropriate), also to assist patients when changing and with their personal needs.

To monitor incoming CT requests and ensure acute escalation of ‘urgent’ scans to the radiographer.

To manage workload, coordinating the flow of patients into and out of CT , ensuring adherence to both national and local pathways (i.e.- Thrombolysis pathway, 2ww pathway and ED breach times).

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.

Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.