Job summary
An opportunity has arisen to join our busy Radiology Department as a full time Cross-Sectional Imaging Assistant working within the CT and MRI Scanners.
The role will involve working in the CT and MRI scanners. You will be expected to work independently in preparing patients for their scans (checking safety questionnaires, inserting and removing cannulas).
You will also be working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, assisting Radiographers and Radiologists in procedures and ensuring efficient workflow within the departments. Other duties include general housekeeping, including cleaning and restocking of the areas. Cannulation training will be provided as part of the role.
You will be expected to participate in a 7 day working week, including 12 hour shifts.
Hours per week: 37.5 (full time and part time hours considered)
Main duties of the job
To provide general assistance to the Radiologists, Radiographers and other staff within the Cross Sectional Imaging areas of the Radiology Department, ensuring safe and efficient patient flow through the department. Staff also have a clinical responsibility for the cannulation of patients requiring IV contrast and supporting all staff in the department in the clinical well-being of all patients scanned.
About us
Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. An organisation with a real sense of community we actively support and develop our staff to ensure our patients receive the best quality care, delivering the right care first time, every time.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment at this time, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters so that we can manage individual and environmental risks, and so that we can support those who may be undecided about vaccination. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at https://www.eastcheshirehrdirect.nhs.uk
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of relevant trust policies
- Previous healthcare experience
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Willingness to undertake additional training and development
- Ability to work without supervision
- Organisational skills
Desirable
- IV (intravenous) cannulation skills (must be willing to undertake training)
Experience
Essential
- Ability to respond to patient needs
Desirable
- Experience within Radiology department
Specific Job Requirement
Essential
- Motivated to provide high quality services
- Able to work shifts over a 7-day period
- Willing to cannulate
Other Role Requirements
Essential
- Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details regarding the role requirements
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of relevant trust policies
- Previous healthcare experience
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Willingness to undertake additional training and development
- Ability to work without supervision
- Organisational skills
Desirable
- IV (intravenous) cannulation skills (must be willing to undertake training)
Experience
Essential
- Ability to respond to patient needs
Desirable
- Experience within Radiology department
Specific Job Requirement
Essential
- Motivated to provide high quality services
- Able to work shifts over a 7-day period
- Willing to cannulate
Other Role Requirements
Essential
- Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details regarding the role requirements
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).
