Dumfries & Galloway NHS
AfC Ref: AHP009aRAD
Workforce Directorate
Human Resources
Recruitment Team
High East, Crichton Hall, Dumfries DG1 4TG
Fax: 01387 244043
Email: dg.recruitment@nhs.net
JOB DESCRIPTION for the following vacancy:
VACANCY REF No:
G008.14
VACANCY (Post Title):
Radiographic Helper
GRADE:
Band 3
SALARY:
£16,660 to £19,627
HOURS:
37.5 hpw
Permanent
An opportunity has arisen to join our friendly radiographic team at Dumfries and
Galloway. The department has recently been refurbished and offers a wide range of
imaging modalities.
For additional information please contact either
Lesley McCallay Superintendent Radiographer at lesleymccallay@nhs.net
or
Richard Cannon on 01387 241791
Please Note:
Decisions to shortlist candidates for interview are made ONLY on the contents of your application
form. Please ensure that you read the job description and person specification carefully,
complete all applicable sections of the application and that your Statement in support of your
Application clearly demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the post. Please note
Curriculum Vitae, or copies of certificates will NOT be accepted as part of the application
process.
Closing Date:
Thursday 15th May 2014 at 5.00pm
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0Criminal Record Check
With effect from 28th February, 2011 posts considered to be within "Regulated Work" with
Children and/or "Regulated Work" with Protected Adults will require membership of the
Disclosure Scotland Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG Scheme) as a
condition of employment.
Please note:
You do not have to do anything about PVG Membership when submitting your application
form for the post. Candidates selected for appointment will be advised on how to become
a PVG Scheme Member prior to taking up the position.
Further information on the PVG Scheme Membership can be found at the following:http://www.disclosurescotland.co.uk/pvg
Standard Disclosure Check
For other roles not considered to be within "Regulated Work with Children" and/or
"Regulated Work with Protected Adults", a Standard Disclosure Check may be required
and the cost of this will be met by NHS Dumfries & Galloway.
Applicants who have lived outside the UK within the last five years, if offered a position, in
addition to a Disclosure Scotland Check, will be required to provide a completed police
record check (Certificate of Good Conduct) from the police authority in the country or
countries in which they were resident.
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1. JOB IDENTIFICATION
Job Title:
RADIOGRAPHIC HELPER
Department(s): X-ray / Imaging, DGRI (and other Hospitals as Required)
Job Holder Reference: AHP009aRAD
No of Job Holders:
2. JOB PURPOSE
To assist Radiographic staff in the provision of general X-ray services and assist Radiologists in
specialised areas. The post holder will help maintain the professional radiographic standards of
the department.
3. ORGANISATIONAL POSITION
Area Radiographer
Superintendent/ Band 7 Radiographer
Band 6 Radiographer
Band 5 Radiographer
RADIOGRAPHIC HELPER
The postholder is managed by the Senior Radiographer in charge of the general X-ray department
and is ultimately responsible to the Area Radiographer.
4. SCOPE AND RANGE
Under the direction of the Senior Radiographer, the postholder will be responsible for assisting
professional staff with a range of procedures in the department, as per duty rota.
Day-to day duties include:
 Provide a high standard of service to the patient and service users by exercising good
patient care and updating technical and theoretical knowledge.
 To bring to the attention of senior staff any problems of a general nature and in particular,
incidents and accidents.
 All equipment faults should be immediately reported to senior staff.
 Promotion of effective and comprehensive communication within the department.
 Liaising and working with other staff within the department to ensure the commitments of
the department are fulfilled.
The total number of examinations performed within the department is approximately
70,000 per annum.
5. MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Your performance must comply with the Mandatory Induction Standards for Healthcare Support
Workers in Scotland as well as the Code of Conduct. Failure to adhere to the Standards or to
comply with the Code may result in poor performance measures or disciplinary action and
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could lead to dismissal.
Input patient data to the Radiology Management computer system.
Assist radiographic staff during patient procedures (general and CT).
Assist Radiologists during Ultrasound sessions
Escort patients to and from wards, if required.
Ensure safe disposal of sharps boxes from specific areas.
Cleaning of CRcassettes
Promote effective and comprehensive communication within the department.
Liaise / work with others to ensure that the commitments of the department are fulfilled.
Work with the Senior Radiographer and Area Radiographer to devise mechanisms to continuously
improve patient care within the general section of the department.
Assist the Superintendent Radiographer with the collection of information for Clinical Audit
purposes and the maintenance of continuing personal development and training.
Mentor new members of staff.
Liaise as required with other hospital staff to ensure that the commitments of the service are
fulfilled.
Ensure that all processing equipment is kept in safe working order by reporting faults to the
radiographer in charge and liaise with engineers as required (at peripheral hospitals).
Ensure that all advice relating to Health and Safety is observed.
Comply with the Data Protection Act.
Attend courses / updates as required.
6. SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT
The postholder must be fully conversant with the safe operation of the following:
 Radiology Information computer system, i.e. computerised patient management system.
 All items of CR equipment
 Moving and Handling equipment.
7. DECISIONS AND JUDGEMENTS
The postholder will be expected to:
 Work under the direct supervision of Radiographic and Radiological staff.
 Work unsupervised at times, following departmental policies, protocols and procedures.
 Show a high level of initiative.
 Assess patient’s physical condition and abilities before moving / handling patients for
imaging examinations.
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8. COMMUNICATIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS
The postholder will be expected to liaise, as required, other hospital officers to ensure that the
commitments of the service are fulfilled.
Communication on a daily basis will include telephone contacts, face-to-face interactions and
interpretation of written communications.
In addition, the postholder will be expected to interact, on a daily basis, with patients, relatives and
the general public. This communication will include provision of reassurance as and when required.
9. PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB
Physical Skills :
To assist with the manipulation patients and equipment, to enable professional staff to acquire
diagnostic images. Speed and accuracy are essential to minimise patient
examination time.
Physical Efforts:
There is a frequent requirement to exert moderate physical effort for several periods during a shift.
This involves moving / lifting patients, patient records, X-ray CR
cassettes and patient trolleys from a standing start. Moving and handling often takes place in
confined spaces, eg. ultrasound room
10. MOST CHALLENGING/DIFFICULT PARTS OF THE JOB
Emotional Demands
 Dealing with difficult patients, relatives and members of staff.
 Occasional exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances, assisting with trauma
cases
Mental Demands
 Sustaining concentration through examination procedures
Working Conditions
 Occasional exposure to vomit, urine, blood
 Occasional exposure to processing chemical fumes (peripheral hospitals).
 Occasionally confined working in processing darkroom (peripheral hospitals).
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11. KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQIRED TO DO THE JOB
 Good communication skills
 Ability to work on own initiative as well as in a team situation
 A commitment to continuing personal development and training.
 SVQ3 (or equivalent) is required, or evidence of equivalent relevant work experience.
12. JOB DESCRIPTION AGREEMENT
A separate job description will need to be signed off by each jobholder
to whom the job description applies.
Job Holder's Signature:
Date:
Head of Department Signature:
Date:
Director Signature:
Date:
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NHS DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY
EMPLOYEE SPECIFICATION
Radiography Helper (Clinical Support Worker)
Band 3
CRITERIA RELEVANT TO
THE JOB
Skills and Knowledge
ESSENTIAL
DESIRABLE
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Caring skills
Effective communication skills.
IT literate*
*Packages in use include Radiology
Information System
Qualifications and
Training
Good educational standard i.e.
Standard grade.
Highers
Appropriate SVQ (SVQ in care)
Experience
Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to use own initiative
Previous care experience
Experience of working in a large
district general hospital
Familiarity with aseptic
techniques/sterile procedures
Disposition
Ability to work with a diverse group
of staff.
Professional, confident, diplomatic,
friendly and open.
Special Requirements
Flexible approach to working
hours/patterns.