Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a multi-disciplinary team and develop new skills in the world of Radiology. The successful candidate will involve working on a rota, some extended days and weekends.
You will support the work of the Radiology Department to assist Radiologists and Radiographers in performing a range of Radiological procedures, including Ultrasound and CT.
We have a new state of the art Emergency Department which opened in April 2019 with dedicated DR X Ray rooms, Ultrasound and a CT scanner. The successful applicant will be expected to rotate into this area from the main X-Ray department, US and CT
Main duties of the job
- To assist in all aspects of patient care with in the Radiology department.
- To assist with housekeeping duties i.e. cleaning specialist equipment.
- To make up slides of biopsy samples for microscopic examination by Histology / Pathology.
- To work cross-site between Wexham Park hospital in Slough, Heatherwood Hospital Ascot , King Edwards VII in Windsor and St Marks in Maidenhead as and when required.
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust provides NHS hospital services for around 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and south Buckinghamshire.
As well as delivering excellent general hospital services to local people, we provide specialist heart attack, vascular, stroke, spinal, cystic fibrosis and plastic surgery services across a much wider area.
We have three main hospitals - Frimley Park in Frimley near Camberley, Heatherwood in Ascot and Wexham Park near Slough.
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, visitors, service users and each other, Committed to Excellence, Working Together and Facing the Future.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To maintain privacy and dignity of all patients in the department.
- To ensure patient care needs are recognised and addressed while in Radiology department e.g.: reassurance, toilet requirements
- To assists patients with undressing and preparation for Radiological examinations.
- To act as a chaperone for patients as required.
- To clean radiological equipment as per departmental procedures.
- To assist patients and staff with the specific tests and examinations carried out in the Radiology department.
Please see Job Description and Job Specification for further information
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To maintain privacy and dignity of all patients in the department.
- To ensure patient care needs are recognised and addressed while in Radiology department e.g.: reassurance, toilet requirements
- To assists patients with undressing and preparation for Radiological examinations.
- To act as a chaperone for patients as required.
- To clean radiological equipment as per departmental procedures.
- To assist patients and staff with the specific tests and examinations carried out in the Radiology department.
Please see Job Description and Job Specification for further information
Person Specification
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
- NVQ in Care or equivalent relevant caring experience.
- Previous experience of X-Rays and Radiological Procedures
Experience
Essential
- To be able to care for patients.
Desirable
- Previous experience in a similar post or dealing with the public in a caring environment.
Person Specification
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
- NVQ in Care or equivalent relevant caring experience.
- Previous experience of X-Rays and Radiological Procedures
Experience
Essential
- To be able to care for patients.
Desirable
- Previous experience in a similar post or dealing with the public in a caring environment.
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
