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Job summary

Main area
Radiology
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 22.5 hours per week (anytime between 8am-8pm)
Job ref
224-PA20250402605-A
Employer
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital
Town
Oswestry
Salary
£24,625 - £25,674 pa pr
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
13/06/2025 23:59

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The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust logo

Radiology Department Assistant

NHS AfC: Band 3

Here at the Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Trust, we are very proud of our reputation for providing outstanding care to our patients. Our continued success is accomplished through the skills and expertise of our staff, which is underpinned by our values: Friendly, Caring, Excellence, Professional and Respect. If your values align to ours, and you would like to join us in aspiring to deliver world class patient care, we would love to hear from you.

Job overview

You will assist the Radiographers/Radiologists with clinical fluoroscopy, US, CT and mobile x-ray imaging as well as interventional procedures, as well as helping out in the x-ray rooms, supporting patients as they attend for their diagnostic procedures, including inpatients, outpatients and assisting with cleaning and manual handling.

The Radiology department is regarded as an integral part of the hospital service and is well equipped with all modalities represented, producing high quality images.

Our aim is to aspire to deliver world class patient care, and we want talented, dedicated and passionate people to help us achieve this.

**Banding subject to Agenda for Change Evaluation**

Informal enquiries are encouraged. Please contact Laura Edwards on  01691 404472 [email protected]

Main duties of the job

Main Responsibilities of the Job

  1. To assist with patient care and equipment and patient transfer within the department.
  2. To assist with clinical lists, Aseptic/interventional, Spinal Injury etc.
  3. To assist with the organisation of the filing system and destruction policy.
  4. The smooth running of routine and interventional lists including preparing, maintaining and 
    restoring of room, patients and images.
  5. Ensure sufficient supplies reach all work areas so the service runs smoothly.
  6. Creation of medico-legal CD copy imaging
  7. Occasionally assist at the front reception desk and retrieve images from digital and film files.


 

Working for our organisation

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital (RJAH)  

The NHS is the biggest employer in Europe. It’s a world-renowned institution and an exciting place to work, full of challenges and opportunities.  

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital (RJAH) is one of the leading specialist orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for innovation. We work together as a team of over 1,600 expert members of staff to make a difference for our patients and their families. 

Our latest CQC Report was published in February 2019 and saw us rated as ‘Good’ overall and ‘Outstanding’ for care. 

Why RJAH 

Joining RJAH is more than just a job – we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role.  

Whether you're starting out in your career, or have a wealth of experience – we’re always looking to recruit outstanding individuals in a range of clinical areas, as well as support and administrative roles. 

We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to state-of-the-art facilities and outstanding professional development opportunities.  

RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham. 

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

Patient Care & Manual Handling

Prepare trolleys for aseptic techniques

Assist Consultant with aseptic procedures under ultrasound or fluoroscopic/CT control e.g. wound aspirations, drain insertion, pain blocks and biopsies.

Co-ordinate with ward staff, Porters and the department transfer techniques for special care patients’ i.e. Spinal injuries.

Monitor patients before and during clinical procedures, giving appropriate support as needed. Respond to emergency situations effectively and appropriately.

Advise and assist radiographic staff in carrying out patient transfers

Assist during routine and special procedures, restore and maintain environment.

Ensure the smooth running of interventional and Ultrasound lists. Receipting patients, ensuring that they are correctly prepared for the examination, escorting, chaperoning, and ensuring explanation to patients of how to obtain their results

Correct post-processing of ultrasound images. Responsible for ensuring images and reports are appropriately dealt with.

Supplies

Responsible for replenishment of all stock and non-stock items, liaising with Superintendent Radiographic staff

Removal of stock deliveries to designated area and ensures stock rotation is used

Responsible for the organisation of the storeroom ensuring it is clean, tidy and stock is stored safely within health and safety/CoSHH guidelines.

Collect supplies from CSSD when needed for department use.

Radiation Protection

Develop knowledge of radiation protection, equipment and procedures.

Participation in the QA and audit programmes.

CD Copying

Occasional running of the Departmental/ Trust film copying service including Medico – legal / record copying and digitisation service ensuring 40 day response clause is met where necessary.

Assist with requesting images from other Depts. / Trusts for Imaging Exchange Portal (I.E.P) needs.

Maintain accurate and up to date patient and departmental information, updating databases, producing invoices, lists and reply letters for clinical governance and solicitor’s information.

Respond to enquiries from solicitors / medical personnel

Maintain the principles of patient confidentiality at all times in accordance with Trust policy.

Ensure a high quality service at all times.

General

To assist radiographers/Radiologists in examination rooms when required, setting up equipment, assist in the positioning of patients and entering exam on computer system.

To carry out various duties, as delegated by the Superintendent Radiographer.

Undertake appropriate training and study as necessary to ensure that a high level of knowledge and expertise is maintained, including liaising with service engineers to obtain complete and up to date knowledge of processing equipment.

Assist in the transfer of sterile equipment from TSSU to the department ready for use and returning used items to TSSU for re-sterilisation ensuring the correct paperwork has been filled in. Chase up any missing items as necessary.

When department is busy, assist in the changing of patients from out-patients dept to help with the smooth throughput of patients. Assist with the ultrasound component of Spinal Injury lists to free up radiographic staff for duties elsewhere.

Comply with all legislative obligations, including the Data Protection Act, The Health and Safety at Work, CoSHH, Manual Handling Regulations (1992), Professional Registration and the Code of Practice for the use of Ionising Radiation and Local Radiation Rules.

To comply with the departmental rotas, protocols and records.

To be familiar with the departmental computer systems

To undertake such duties as may be assigned from time to time which are within your competence.

To co-operate with all measures the Trust take to maintain a safe working environment. This includes using manual handling equipment, wearing personal protective equipment etc.

To comply with all instruction and training given by members of the Trust relating to health and safety

To have a responsibility for ensuring that they are committed to maintaining a high quality service to patients by continual development of practice in the light of new research evidence, National Service Frameworks, NICE guidance, and by audit against clinically relevant standards.

To suggest and implement improvement to services exercising professional responsibility, including lifelong learning within an open “no blame” culture.

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. Job seekers should be aware that not all roles will be eligible for Skilled Worker Sponsorship.  For further information visit UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Person specification

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Hospital environment and medical terminology.
  • Understanding of and commitment to confidentiality and data security requirements
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge or awareness of Radiation safety

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • GCSE or equivalent English & Mathematics grade C or above
  • NVQ level 2 in Health Care or equivalent
Desirable criteria
  • NVQ 3 or Diploma in Clinical Healthcare Support

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Patient care skills including a pleasant and professional manner
  • Ability to empathise and negotiate
  • Good forward planning and ability to manage and prioritise own workload effectively
  • Ability to handle a high volume of work.
  • Excellent oral and written communication.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Problem solver.
  • Able to work flexibly.
  • Able to work unsupervised.
  • IT literate

Personal qualities

Essential criteria
  • Assertive
  • Ability to empathise and negotiate
  • Good forward planning and ability to manage and prioritise own workload effectively.
  • Team worker
Desirable criteria
  • Driving license

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Laura Edwards
Job title
Deputy superintendent radiographer
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01691 404341
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