Job summary
RADIOLOGY DIRECTORATE
CT & MRI SCANNER SUITE
Full time or Part time CT & MRI Radiography Assistant (Band 2>3)
Hours per week - 37.5 (full time) or no less than 22.5 hpw
Worked flexibly over seven days, covering shifts from 7am to 8pm
The CT & MRI scanner department are looking for an enthusiastic assistant to assist in the preparation and care of patients undergoing CT and MRI scans.
No previous experience is necessary as full training is provided, although skills in health care would be an advantage.
Whilst this will initially be a Band 2 position, following an introduction and training period of the first year, it will increase to Band 3 (see NHS AFC Payscales for more details).
Apply on line using the NHS Jobs website.
For further information or to arrange and informal visit please contact Sarah Chinn on sarah.chinn@uhd.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
The position will involve close patient contact and liaison with other staff within the scanning suite at RBH and the community scanner at the Health Sciences University in Boscombe. Duties are very varied, and will include providing reassurance and support to patients, assisting patients to change, assisting with preparation for CT and MRI scans, IV cannulation, some clerical duties and use of the departmental computer systems.
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Be able to work within the MRI environment, i.e. have no pacemaker or other implanted metal devices that prevent entry to an area of strong magnetic fields
- Able to wear lead apron, move coils, operate detachable couch and work on feet for long periods
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Working with people
- Demonstrate an awareness of what the role requires
Desirable
- Experience of hospital/care work
- Evidence of teamwork
Interpersonal Skills & Attention to Detail
Essential
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Empathy for patient circumstances
Desirable
- Good attention to detail
- Ability to prioritise / plan ahead / remain calm
Person Specification
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Be able to work within the MRI environment, i.e. have no pacemaker or other implanted metal devices that prevent entry to an area of strong magnetic fields
- Able to wear lead apron, move coils, operate detachable couch and work on feet for long periods
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Working with people
- Demonstrate an awareness of what the role requires
Desirable
- Experience of hospital/care work
- Evidence of teamwork
Interpersonal Skills & Attention to Detail
Essential
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Empathy for patient circumstances
Desirable
- Good attention to detail
- Ability to prioritise / plan ahead / remain calm
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).
