Job summary
We have the exciting opportunity for a number of skilled, motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join our team of band 3 Clinical Support Worker in the Radiology Department across Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust sites. As one of the most successful and highly regarded teaching hospitals in the NHS we are able to provide enviable opportunities for you to develop your career. We offer exposure to a fantastic combination of routine, varied and often highly specialised experiences.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking a number of talented Clinical Support Workers, with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. You should have developed skills in IT and the ability to use Microsoft packages to provide a comprehensive administrative and clinical support to the departments and multidisciplinary team. You will have responsibility for ensuring the safety and well being of service users, and always working in a manner that promotes dignity and person centred care principles which embody the Trust values and behaviours.
We invite applications from high achievers who have the skills we seek, who share our values and who are able to deliver compassionate, exceptional care and service within our team. You will need the ability to work on your own initiative as well as within a team.
Successful applicants will work closely with Radiographers, an established team of Clinical Support Workers, Nurses and Radiologists and directly contribute to the care of the patients.
If you are highly motivated, keen to develop your skills and are committed to the delivery of high quality patient care this is an ideal opportunity for you to work in a dynamic environment working in different modalities in the Radiology department.
Organisation of the department daily, chaperoning patients and assisting clinicians during procedures will be an essential part of your role.
About us
We have an established team of highly skilled, patient focused and friendly multidisciplinary professionals. Our ethos is about mutual support and shared achievement, developing our staff and services to provide exemplary levels of care to our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To carry out assigned tasks as part of clinical team in support of radiographers, doctors and registered nurses and to undertake some aspects of care provision without direct supervision.
To organise your daily workload and to liaise with service users. Ensuring the safety and well being of services users, and always working in a manner that promotes dignity and human rights through the adoption of person centred care principles.
Please see the attached job description for a full list of responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To carry out assigned tasks as part of clinical team in support of radiographers, doctors and registered nurses and to undertake some aspects of care provision without direct supervision.
To organise your daily workload and to liaise with service users. Ensuring the safety and well being of services users, and always working in a manner that promotes dignity and human rights through the adoption of person centred care principles.
Please see the attached job description for a full list of responsibilities.
Person Specification
Physical requirements
Essential
- Be able to operate manual handling aids as provided by the Department including patient slide boards, sheets, hoists and trolleys
Previous Experience
Essential
- Previous customer care experience
- Basic IT skills
Desirable
- Care certificate
- Experience of working in a Radiology department
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of general education
Desirable
- NVQ III in healthcare or equivalent qualification
Skills/Knowledge/Ability
Essential
- Clear verbal and written communication skillls
- Proven ability to work in a mutidisciplinary team
- Effective advocate for patients
Desirable
- Knowledge of care and related procedures to role
- Understanding of sterile procedures including trolley preparation
- Experience assisting health care professionals during procedures
Person Specification
Physical requirements
Essential
- Be able to operate manual handling aids as provided by the Department including patient slide boards, sheets, hoists and trolleys
Previous Experience
Essential
- Previous customer care experience
- Basic IT skills
Desirable
- Care certificate
- Experience of working in a Radiology department
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of general education
Desirable
- NVQ III in healthcare or equivalent qualification
Skills/Knowledge/Ability
Essential
- Clear verbal and written communication skillls
- Proven ability to work in a mutidisciplinary team
- Effective advocate for patients
Desirable
- Knowledge of care and related procedures to role
- Understanding of sterile procedures including trolley preparation
- Experience assisting health care professionals during procedures
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).
