About this role
Job summary
Radiology AssistantBand 2PermanentFull Time & Part Time Hours AvailableThis busy, friendly, vascular laboratory has a vacancy for a vascular assistant. The post will involve rotation between vascular laboratories on the Aintree and Royal Liverpool Hospitals. Both departments are part of Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.The main working hours for this job are,Monday to Friday 0830 - 1630. Scope for further weekend, evening and bank holiday working is also expected.
Previous NHS health care experience is an advantage, together with NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in a health care based area is expected.
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting post, requiring multi-disciplinary team working with multiple staff groups both clinical and non clinical. It will involve caring for a wide range of patients and providing assistance with ultrasound-based procedures and examinations.Under the supervision of a registered Radiographer/Nurse assisting the Departmental team inproviding the highest possible standard of care for patients and their families/carer.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit theircareers page.
Job description Job responsibilities
Care Duties
To provide a wide range of assistance to the Imaging Care Group workingto established procedure and protocols. To ensure the maintenance of clinical care standards and that patients aretreated with dignity and respect. To escort, chaperone and support patients during treatments, investigationsor procedures. To assist with patient care needs, to include toileting, dressing andassisting the patient on and off the examination table ensuring privacy anddignity is maintained. Carry out any movement and handling within the safe practice guidelinesfrom mandatory training and in relation to the patients manual handlingplan. To assist with patient transport to and from the department.
General Duties
Support all patients, carers, relative and colleagues through effectivecommunication. Assist in maintaining a clean and safe environment in all areas. Follow departmental protocols policies and procedures. Ensuring consumables are stored appropriately and safely and maintainadequate stock levels Prepare used linen bags for collection by Porters and ensure adequatesupply of linen bags/skips ready for use. Safe disposal of clinical waste and sharps as per Trust policy Be familiar with Trust policy and procedure for reporting clinical incidents,reporting of incidents if they occur. Provide support and assistance to new and junior members of staff. Supports members of the nursing team in the management of abusive andaggressive behaviour with supervision Contribute to the Health, Safety and Security of individuals Report equipment faults to manager responsible for the work area Ensuring that the code of Practice for Radiation Safety, as drawn up in thelocal rules, is observed at all times, and report any breaches or problemsconcerning these rules to the relevant Radiation Protection Supervisor.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Healthcare
Experience Essential
Suitable work/life experience
Desirable
Previous experience in a caring role
Knowledge Essential
Basic computer skills An understanding of patient confidentiality
Skills Essential
Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the Healthcare setting
Other Essential
Ability to communicate clearly in written & spoken word
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Liverpool University Hospitals - All Sites
Liverpool
L7 8XP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)