Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and well-motivated individual to join our existing team of Clinical Imaging assistants in Radiology.
Candidates will be expected to assist members of the multidisciplinary imaging team in delivering a high standard of care. This includes fully preparing patients and associated environments prior to imaging, including patient observations (ECG, BP, O2 saturations etc.), and other general CIA duties.
The Imaging Directorate is committed to Training and Development and encourages all aspects of CPD & role extension.
The post on offer covers all 3 sites within STH, 37.5 hours per week over 7 days, to cover weekends, nights and evenings.
If you have a flexible approach to working patterns and are willing to work in a busy and challenging environment, then this post is for you.
Main duties of the job
Assisting other members of the Multidisciplinary Imaging Team in delivering a high standard of direct patient care and associated duties.
To ensure that safe practice is carried out in accordance with departmental protocols.
To provide high quality imaging to both inpatients and out patients in all areas within Medical imaging as part of a multi-disciplinary team, whilst maintaining a high standard of patient care.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Level 2 or above in literacy and numeracy functional skills or equivalent experience/ qualifications
Experience
Essential
- CPD portfolio or relevant evidence
Desirable
- Experience within a Radiology department.
- Relevant NHS or UK based experience in health care in a hospital setting
- Excellent understanding of infection control measures.
- Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Effective verbal, written & IT communication skills.
- Excellent patient care skills.
- Effective interpersonal skills.
- Providing and promoting a caring attitude.
- Flexible attitude to working hours
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to work closely with other professions to establish, maintain, and improve service and be open to changing working practices which can improve the same.
- Ability to train other staff members
- Ability to act on own initiative
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Level 2 or above in literacy and numeracy functional skills or equivalent experience/ qualifications
Experience
Essential
- CPD portfolio or relevant evidence
Desirable
- Experience within a Radiology department.
- Relevant NHS or UK based experience in health care in a hospital setting
- Excellent understanding of infection control measures.
- Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Effective verbal, written & IT communication skills.
- Excellent patient care skills.
- Effective interpersonal skills.
- Providing and promoting a caring attitude.
- Flexible attitude to working hours
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to work closely with other professions to establish, maintain, and improve service and be open to changing working practices which can improve the same.
- Ability to train other staff members
- Ability to act on own initiative
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).
