Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria. Please note applicants for this role must be able to evidence a minimum of 2 years’ experience in the same role to qualify for sponsorship.

If you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application.

1.To actively work within the Trust policies and statutory legislation including emergency 
resuscitation and manual handling procedures at all times.
2. Knowledge and understanding of Trust Policies on infection control, disposal of sharps 
3.To maintain confidentiality of patient information.
and clinical waste, manual handling and control of substances hazardous to health.
4. To have an understanding of MRI safety. To be active in enhancing own knowledge 
base to act competently and demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of the 
basic principles of imaging and its effect on the patient.
5. To have good IT knowledge of the Radiology Information System (CRIS), booking 
patients on, confirming patients, inputting clinical details etc.
6. Provide clerical assistance in reception duties / booking office / coordinating.
7. To be competent in answering telephone queries, fielding complaints and requests for 
urgent examinations and acting upon this information.
8. Assist with audits when required.
9. Ensure effective communication with patients and relatives, explaining procedures, 
giving advice and reassurance.
10. Able to work physically demanding shifts, moving equipment and patients as required.
11. To co-ordinate the booking, preparation and transfer of in-patients with wards and 
porters.
12. Check ICE for appropriate results prior to Imaging procedure.
13. Ability to independently manoeuvre beds, wheelchairs, hoists and x-ray equipment.
14. Undertake housekeeping duties such as cleaning Imaging equipment, disposal of linen 
cleaning and tidying up etc. in accordance with hospital policy. 
15. To actively participate in the day to day up-keep of stock levels and cleanliness of 
rooms/changing rooms within the Imaging Department
16. To have a good understanding of performing aseptic technique and its appropriate 
use.
17. To have the knowledge to appropriately prepare Imaging rooms and equipment.
18. Act as a second checker for the registered professional for administration of contrast 
media.
19. After appropriate training, be competent to cannulate patients and remove cannulas, 
observe patients who have had administration of contrast media and provide 
appropriate care and advice prior to the patient leaving the department. 
20. To be able to identify the deteriorating patient and seek appropriate support.
21. Participate in the supervision of junior staff and supporting new starters inclusive of but 
not limited to new HCA’s, assistant practitioners and new radiographers including 
training in patient changing, aseptic technique, 
22. Correctly identifying and preparing patients for the appropriate procedure, including 
adequate screening for patient safety, pregnancy checks and taking patient 
observations.
23. To participate in resus trolley checks.
24. Participate as a member of the department team providing the highest standard of 
holistic care and ensuring effective communication with other members of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT).
25. Report any change in patient condition or any problem or hazard within the department 
to the radiographer / nurse in charge.
26. Ensure safe transfer of patients whilst being aware of catheters, IV infusions etc. 
following trust manual handling policy.
27. To be actively involved in the procedures assisting radiographers to set up equipment 
and provide support to patient during the MRI scan and assisting with patient 
positioning.
28. Provide post-procedural care for the patient, maintaining privacy and dignity at all 
times.
29. Assist with the equipment QA as required.