Band 3 Radiology Support Worker (MRI)
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Job summary
The Radiology departments provides a wide range of imaging services including fully digital general x-ray department, CT, MRI, Neuro and Vascular Interventional Radiology, Cardiac Angiography, Dexa and Ultrasound.
We are looking for suitably qualified staff to perform the duties of a radiographic support worker; to provide support to radiologists, radiographers and to maintain smooth patient flows throughout the department. The support worker should be able to undertake a number of duties that support the activities of the MRI department. You will be required to work flexibly - weekday /weekend and out of hour duties, we are a 7 day working department (flexible working pattern to support service needs). These duties are divided into three main areas: Care of the patient, Clerical duties and the Working environment.
Applicants who have recent NHS experience are desirable.
If you wish to discuss what we can offer you, please contact Ronnie Hernandez, MRI Cross-Site Lead Radiographer, Radiology Department - MRI at 01708 435000 ext 2279
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide support to Radiologists, Radiographers and Sonographers within Radiology, including preparation and tidying of rooms, care of patients, checking vital signs, IV cannulation, clerical and processing duties.
About us
We provide care for the residents of three diverse London boroughs. Most of our 7,800 permanent staff live in Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge and the majority are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. We also provide healthcare services to people in south west Essex, and specialist neurosciences services to the whole of the county.
Our services include all the major specialties of large acute hospitals and we operate from two main sites - King George Hospital in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We have two of the busiest emergency departments in London - more than 300,000 people visited our A&Es in 2023. We also provide outpatient services at Brentwood Community Hospital, Barking Community Hospital, Loxford Polyclinic, and Harold Wood Polyclinic.
We're pleased to be leading the way in reducing the time our patients wait to get the treatment they need. The Elective Surgical Hub at King George Hospital is one of eight to be accredited as part of a national scheme; the Care Quality Commission has raised the ratings forurgent and emergency careat Queen's and King George hospitals; anddata released by NHS Englandshowed that the Trust was the most improved in 2023 for reducing waits for emergency care.
We are particularly proud of our regional Neurosciences Centre; Radiotherapy Centre; Hyper Acute Stroke Unit; and dedicated breast care service at King George Hospital. We're also part of the North East London Cancer Alliance.
Details
Date posted
20 March 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£27,129 to £28,649 a year Per Annum Inclusive
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
162-5884-AV
Job locations
Across Site
Romford/Ilford
RM7 0AG
Employer details
Employer name
Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Across Site
Romford/Ilford
RM7 0AG
Employer's website
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