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Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

20d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Healthcare

AI generated summary

  • You need GCSE/NVQ Level 2 in Maths & English, NVQ in Care or similar experience, reception skills, customer care, X-ray knowledge, team collaboration, workload management, and strong communication skills.
  • You will support radiology procedures, assist with patient care, manage housekeeping duties, input data accurately, and prepare biopsy slides across multiple sites, working shifts as needed.

Requirements

  • GCSE or NVQ Level 2 Maths & English or equivalent
  • NVQ in Care or equivalent relevant caring experience
  • Previous reception duties.
  • Customer care/dealing with the public face to face or by telephone.
  • Previous experience of X-Rays and Radiological procedures.
  • Previous experience in a similar post or dealing with the public in a caring environment.
  • Ability to work in a Team.
  • Ability to manage own workload
  • Be able to work to strict deadlines in a busy clinical environment.
  • Able to communicate with a wide range of people.
  • To be able to talk to patients and listen empathetically whilst working in a busy clinical environment.

Responsibilities

  • To support the work of the Radiology Department across all sites; Wexham Park Hospital (Slough), Heatherwood Elective Centre (Ascot), St Mark’s Hospital (Maidenhead), King Edward VII Hospital (Windsor) and the Slough Community Diagnostic Centre at Upton Hospital.
  • To assist radiologists and radiographers in performing a range of Radiological procedures, including Ultrasound, X-ray examinations, MRI and CT.
  • To assist in all aspects of patient care within the Radiology department.
  • To assist with housekeeping duties i.e., cleaning specialist equipment.
  • To input accurate patient data into the Electronic Patient Record (EPIC) and DR/CR system in a timely manner.
  • To make up slides of biopsy samples for microscopic examination by Histology/Pathology.
  • The post holder will be expected to work at all sites across FHFT North Radiology: Wexham Park Hospital (Slough), Heatherwood Elective Centre (Ascot), St Mark’s (Maidenhead), King Edward VII Hospital (Windsor) and the newly opening Slough CDC at Upton Hospital.
  • Commitment to shift work over a 7-day period.

FAQs

What type of position is the Radiology Department Assistant role?

The Radiology Department Assistant role is a permanent position with full-time hours, although part-time candidates will also be considered.

Where will I be working as a Radiology Department Assistant?

You will be working across multiple sites, including Frimley Park Hospital, Aldershot Centre for Health, Farnham Hospital, and Fleet Community Hospital.

What are the main duties of the Radiology Department Assistant?

Main duties include supporting radiologists and radiographers with radiological procedures, assisting with patient care, housekeeping duties, inputting patient data into the Electronic Patient Record, and making slides of biopsy samples.

Are there any specific qualifications required for this role?

Yes, the essential qualifications required are GCSE or NVQ Level 2 in Maths & English or an equivalent qualification.

Is previous experience required for this position?

While previous experience is desirable, you must have essential experience in reception duties and customer care, dealing with the public face-to-face or by telephone.

What skills are necessary for the Radiology Department Assistant role?

Essential skills include the ability to work in a team, manage your own workload, work to strict deadlines in a busy environment, communicate with a wide range of people, and provide empathetic communication to patients.

Will I receive any training or development opportunities in this role?

Yes, there are excellent opportunities for learning and development, with exposure to various areas of the department as your skills grow.

What is the expected work schedule for this position?

The position requires commitment to shift work over a 7-day period, which includes weekends.

Does Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust value a healthy work-life balance?

Yes, Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust recognizes the importance of a healthy work-life balance and strives to accommodate flexible working patterns for staff.

Are previous applicants eligible to apply again?

No, previous applicants need not apply for this position.

What is the organization’s commitment regarding inclusivity?

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability-confident employer, actively encouraging applications from diverse individuals.

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Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Our vision is to be a leader in health and wellbeing, delivering exceptional services for our communities.

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10,001+
Employees
2014
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) has an outstanding reputation and a proud record of achievement. As well as a performing, well led and ambitious Foundation Trust, we have exciting times ahead of us. The Trust’s vision is to lead in delivering exceptional health and well being services to our communities. Turning our vision into reality, we are continuing to make significant invest in our infrastructure and facilities, striving for excellence and empowering our people to deliver excellence. Providing a supportive, dynamic MDT working environment, allowing our teams to deliver high quality patient care and achieving work life balance, whilst encouraging continuous professional development. We are proud of the ambitions laid out in our strategy, Our Future FHFT, including our vision to be a leader in Health & Wellbeing, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. Services are delivered from three main hospital sites: Frimley Park Hospital (Camberley) Heatherwood Hospital (Ascot) Wexham Park Hospital (Slough) Additionally, the Trust delivers outpatient and diagnostic services from Aldershot, Farnham, Fleet, Windsor, Maidenhead and Bracknell bringing a range of services closer to these communities. We are also proud to host the Defence Medical Group South East at Frimley Park with military surgical, medical and nursing personnel working alongside the hospital's NHS staff providing care to patients in all specialties. We have also made significant investment in our quality improvement and digital programmes to support our vision and we will ensure that we achieve our aim of providing the highest quality healthcare to our patients. Our new EPR – Epic – went live in June 2022 and we are already beginning to reap the benefits of this ambitious investment. Our three core values, and the behaviours that support them, guide everything we do and set out what we expect of our staff in the way they treat patients.