Job summary
Do you have experience in a healthcare, caring or public facing setting? Are you hard working, adaptable and quick to learn? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you. We are looking to recruit Radiology Department Assistants (RDAs) to join the Cross Sectional Imaging (CSI) team.
The job is busy and varied, with lots of teamwork and interaction to keep our department running efficiently and our patients well cared for.Please note that the service operates 24 hours / 7 days a week including bank holidays. You will be required to work a variety of shifts to cover these opening hours (including some night shifts). The shifts vary in length (7.5, 9.25, 12.5) averaging 37.5 hours a week.
The CSI department is a large, busy department with 5 MRI scanners, 6 CT scanners at Southampton General Hospital and 1 CT scanner at Royal South Hants Hospital. We also have a mobile CT scanner, which travels across 3 sites in Southampton. All scanners will be included in the roster for all our RDAs.We carry out imaging for a wide range of patients including inpatients, outpatients, trauma patients and for all age groups.
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What youll do Work alongside Radiographers, Doctors and other Healthcare professionals Prepare patients for their CT and MR scans (including Radiation and MRI safety) Provide aftercare for patients undergoing CT and MRI scans, including CT and MR guided interventional procedures such as biopsies Cannulation Maintain the working environment by keeping it safe, stocked, tidy and clean to a high standard Data entry and some admin tasks are required for maintaining patient records
What were looking for Someone with a genuine interest in healthcare and providing an excellent service to patients Previous healthcare, caring or public facing experience Good communication skills and a caring and calm personality Able to cover service hours outlined above and a willingness to be flexible about your shifts Basic computer skills with good attention to detail
Job description
Job responsibilities
What youll do Work alongside Radiographers, Doctors and other Healthcare professionals Prepare patients for their CT and MR scans (including Radiation and MRI safety) Provide aftercare for patients undergoing CT and MRI scans, including CT and MR guided interventional procedures such as biopsies Cannulation Maintain the working environment by keeping it safe, stocked, tidy and clean to a high standard Data entry and some admin tasks are required for maintaining patient records
What were looking for Someone with a genuine interest in healthcare and providing an excellent service to patients Previous healthcare, caring or public facing experience Good communication skills and a caring and calm personality Able to cover service hours outlined above and a willingness to be flexible about your shifts Basic computer skills with good attention to detail
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- NVQ 3 in Healthcare, with acute units corresponding to speciality (or equivalent)
- Experience in a relevant care environment or customer facing role.
Desirable
- Education to A level / T Level
- Basic Life support
- Previous hospital experience
- Knowledge of Computed Radiology Information System (CRIS)
- Previous experience of stock control
- Knowledge of radiography
Skills and competencies
Essential
- Communication
- Microsoft Office skills
- Teamwork
- Organisational skills
- Emotional intelligence
- Record keeping
- Prioritisation
- Adaptability
- Ability to learn and assimilate information quickly
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- NVQ 3 in Healthcare, with acute units corresponding to speciality (or equivalent)
- Experience in a relevant care environment or customer facing role.
Desirable
- Education to A level / T Level
- Basic Life support
- Previous hospital experience
- Knowledge of Computed Radiology Information System (CRIS)
- Previous experience of stock control
- Knowledge of radiography
Skills and competencies
Essential
- Communication
- Microsoft Office skills
- Teamwork
- Organisational skills
- Emotional intelligence
- Record keeping
- Prioritisation
- Adaptability
- Ability to learn and assimilate information quickly
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).
