Clinical Responsibilities

• Assisting out-patients and in-patients prior, during and after their examination. Explaining the procedure and supporting the patients where necessary. Deal with upset and distressed patients in a positive and comforting manner.
• Inform clinical team of patients arriving for examination and provide general support before, during and after the examination.
• To be responsible for the day to day running of clinics, in conjunction with the appropriate clinical team, that take place within the radiology departments based at Ashford and St Peter’s hospitals.

• To prepare the patient for diagnostic examinations and fulfil the requirements of correct patient identification, confidentiality and data protection.

•  Utilise appropriate moving and handling aids to reduce the risk of injury to the patient and themselves.

• To maintain the highest possible standards of compassionate and professional patient care with particular attention to privacy and dignity.

• Have excellent communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal. Reassure the patient and explain procedures and preparations where necessary. Deal with upset and distressed patients in a positive and comforting manner.

• To deal with confused, distressed and elderly patients in a confidential and professional manner.

• To assist radiologists, sonographers and Radiographers during interventional procedures in CT, X-ray, fluoroscopy and ultrasound where appropriate.
• To clean up after a procedure and prepare room for next examination i.e cleaning biopsy gun and appropriate disposal of sterile and non-sterile equipment.
• Communicate to the practitioner or healthcare professional changes observed in a patient’s condition.
• To clean the ultrasound machines daily and change the filter weekly.
• Organise the transportation of patients to and from their examinations with the portering team.
• Follow departmental protocols to ensure clinical practice and general housekeeping duties (including the cleanliness of equipment and accessories) follow policies and procedures designed to prevent hospital acquired infection.

• Ensure that the patient waiting areas and changing cubicles are kept clean and tidy and clean gowns are available at all times.

Education

• To maintain a personal continuous professional development, training and education portfolio in a proactive manner. Ensure that all competencies are complete and updated to allow assistance in relevant interventional procedures within the department.
• Maintain continued competency in emergency resuscitation techniques, manual handling and fire regulations. To attend the appropriate mandatory training as required by the trust.
• To undertake training and mentoring of new staff in the department.
• To participate in and undertake individual performance reviews and personal development in conjunction with the departmental manager.
• To understand the implications of the Health and Safety at Work Act and ensure a safe working environment for patients, staff, visitors and staff according to the Trusts’ Health and Safety Policy.

Clinical Governance Responsibilities

• Participate in an on-going programme of clinical and departmental audit   and quality improvements. E.g. induction training manual.
• To participate in and contribute to clinical audit and clinical governance initiatives.
• To adhere to the Code of Practice for ionising radiation and the local rules for Radiation Safety.

General responsibilities

• To support the department and organisation by carrying out any other duties that reasonably fit within the broad scope of a job of this grade and type of work.