Radiology assistant

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Radiology assistant to join our expert team with the main purpose of supporting our patients throughout their time within the department, and preparing them prior to their imaging and or procedures. There may be a requirement for rotation between all Radiology departments at South Tees NHS Hospital sites if necessary, however this role is primarily based at the Friarage site. Main duties of the job We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person to join our team, where our purpose is to deliver seamless, high quality and safe healthcare for all. Duties will include:

• Patient cannulation and preparation for imaging.
• Assisting Radiographers, Sonographers and Radiologists in maintaining an efficient work flow,.
• Assisting Advanced Practitioner Radiographers and Radiologists with Interventional procedures.
• Assisting Advanced Practitioner Radiographers and Radiologists during Fluoroscopic examinations.
• Handling service user queries and patient appointments using Radiology IT systems.
• Stock level management of consumables., Please see the full job description and person specification document attached for the main responsibilities of the role.
  
  IT Skills
• Ability to demonstrate person-centred care
• Previous experience of teamwork
Desirable
• Cannulation competencty, Level 1 in Maths and English
• NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare Care or equivalent experience in Healthcare setting
Desirable
• Trust leadership training completed
Person Specification Experience Essential
• Previous Healthcare experience.
Knowledge and Skills Essential
• IT Skills
• Ability to demonstrate person-centred care
• Previous experience of teamwork
Desirable
• Cannulation competencty, Level 1 in Maths and English
• NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare Care or equivalent experience in Healthcare setting
Desirable
• Trust leadership training completed
  
  South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust have come together to form University Hospitals Tees. As a result, post holders may be required to work across sites within both organisations.
Across University Hospitals Tees, our ambition is to be the best place to work, ensuring we have the right staff in the right roles at the right time to deliver outstanding patient care and experience. We are committed to supporting our staff through an inclusive and supportive working environment, offering health and wellbeing initiatives, staff benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional development. We support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.