Job Title: Radiology Health Care Assistant/Support Worker Department: Radiology Job Type: Permanent & Contract evening work available ROLE PURPOSE To participate in the delivery of patient care To contribute towards department organisation Give support to Radiographers in the provision of a safe and caring environment QUALIFICATIONS FETAC Level 5 Healthcare Support KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 1.Role Responsibilities 1.1 At all times treating patients with dignity and respect, exercising discretion and maintaining their confidentiality. 1.2 Identifying patients correctly as per patient ID policy. 1.3 Escorting patients to changing rooms and other departments. 1.4 Assisting the patients to achieve their maximum physical comfort (e.g. positioning and moving using appropriate equipment and aids.) 1.5 Maintaining the ward/department environment to promote good infection control and health and safety at work. 1.6 Taking due care of patients property and valuables in accordance with hospital policy. 1.7 Working co-operatively with others as part of the multi-disciplinary team helping and assisting radiographers and other clinical staff in the routine work associated with patient care. 1.8 Providing comfort, reassurance and support to patients in times of high anxiety or distress. 1.9 Obtaining, relaying, recording and storing information relating to care delivery whilst at all times maintaining patient confidentiality. 1.10 Ensure prep is delivered to ward or administered to patient as required/appropriate i.e. ensuring full bladder prior to ultrasound pelvic scans, delivery of oral prep to wards. 1.11 Listening to and being able to accept constructive feedback. 1.12Ensuring patient transfers are made in a timely fashion from wards and other departments as directed by the radiographers. 1.13 Undertaking a range of administrative and clerical tasks associated with patient care to facilitate the smooth running of the ward/department. 1.14 Maintaining and controlling stock, equipment and materials related to patient care in order to facilitate the efficient and effective use of resources and ensure that patient areas are kept tidy. 1.15Assist Radiographers with manual handling. 2.Communication 2.1 Communicate appropriately with colleagues and other members of the health care teams. 2.2 Communicate in a manner that avoids antagonism, reduces conflict and prevents undue anxiety. 2.3 Recognise limitations and seek assistance where necessary. 2.4 Attend and contribute to appropriate meetings. 2.5 Accept constructive advice when appropriate. 2.6 Report all incidents immediately, which may adversely affect a patient, colleague or the Blackrock Clinic. 2.7 Communicating clearly and appropriately with patients, their relatives / friends colleagues and all other members of the multidisciplinary team including responding to queries, answering the phone, taking messages and passing on written and verbal information to patients. Why work at the Blackrock Clinic? At the BlackrockClinic, we are passionate about our people and believe in their development and growth. As a member of the team you can benefit from: Competitive salary Pension Annual bonus* Discounted café Sports and Social club Employee Assistance Programme Discounted onsite pharmacy Please Note: Job descriptions are a reflection of the present service requirements and may be subject to review and amendments to meet the changing needs of the service. Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Blackrock Clinic is an Equal Opportunities employer, and we are committed to creating an environment that promotes equality and dignity at work. Blackrock Clinic is committed to providing reasonable accommodation when needed. Please advise if you have particular requirements, so that we can look into arranging reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process. You can contact us at It is essential that you have valid work permission for the Republic of Ireland to take up employment for this position, or in the case of critical skills, you must be eligible for a work permit. Skills: Communication skills attention to detail time management