Job overview

An opportunity has become available within the Imaging Department for an Imaging Assistant. We are looking for permanent and Bank Staff. 

This role offers the opportunity to undertake a multi-faceted position within the Imaging Assistant team, providing support across all imaging services. The post involves contributing to patient care, assisting with administration, and supporting the day-to-day maintenance of some imaging equipment. As the Trust moves towards a seven-day working model, flexibility will be essential to ensure coverage of all scanning sessions.

 

Main duties of the job

1. 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.
2. To liaise with the wider hospital multi-disciplinary team to maintain the continuation of in-patients at appropriate and appointed times, for imaging investigations.
3. 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.
4. Ensure tact, diplomacy and professionalism at all times, overcoming barriers to communication where necessary.  Show complete consideration for the privacy and dignity of the patient, especially when acting as a chaperone.
5. To be able to assess patient condition on arrival and adapt care accordingly dependent 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.
6. To assist patients to maintain their personal hygiene, to include toileting and the safe handling and disposal of body fluids.
7. To correctly transfer patients onto the imaging bed according to Trust policy and to ensure their continued safety during the procedure.  Frequently required to push beds, trolleys and wheelchairs throughout the working day.

Working for our organisation

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 available.

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.

It is an exciting time to join the newly formed Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas.

 

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. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.