Job summary
We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated Radiology Clinical Support Workers with excellent organisational skills to work alongside and assist radiographers, radiologists and radiology nurses in the MR (Magnetic resonance) department within Radiology at Salford Royal Hospital
We are a busy MR department carrying out all types of MR scans over multiple scanner locations across the site. Duties will include providing appropriate patient preparation for MR examinations, booking and attending patients on the Radiology information system and work alongside radiographers to maintain the running of the department.
Applicants should have excellent communication skills to enable you to be involved with a variety of tasks in order to assist with the smooth-running of the department and ensure we provide a excellent patient experience. Previous experience in a healthcare environment is recommended and basic IT skills are desired.
Main duties of the job
Patient preparation and support are the main duties of this job, but you will also be taught to cannulate and order stock, as well as ensuring the smooth running of the department using the Radiology Information System.
You will need to be committed to providing a high quality service and understand fully the Trust Objectives when dealing with the public and staff at all times. In return we offer excellent opportunities for personal and professional development.
There will be long days and weekend shifts as part of the rotation. Applicants wishing to partake in set weekend shifts can express this at interview.
Changes to the UK immigration policy introduced on the 9th April 2025, increased the minimum salary threshold for certificates of sponsorship applications for Health and Care Worker Visa from £23,200 (£11.90 per hour) to £25,000 (£12.82 per hour). For further information on the Health and Care Worker visa, please visit the Home Office website.
As per Agenda for Change, if you are new to the NHS your starting salary would be £24,937 (minimum Band 3 salary point from 1st April 2025 in line with National Living Wage requirements). This salary point is below the new minimum threshold, and therefore not eligible for sponsorship. For further information please check the NHS Terms and Conditions of Service Handbook on the NHS Employers website.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Learn more about us in ourCandidate Information Pack (opens in existing window)
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of general education, NVQ, GCSE (5 or more at 5 or C or above) or equivalent experience
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a team and independently with and without support
- Experience of working with members of the public
- Awareness of cultural diversity
- To comprehend and work within the Trusts policies of data protection, confidentiality, equal opportunities and Health and Safety
Desirable
- Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of multidisciplinary team working
- Prepared to undertake any non-mandatory courses relevant to the post
- Experience of working in a hospital environment
- Evidence of working without direct supervision
- Ability to cannulate
- Knowledge of a MR department
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good communication skills to liaise with staff, patients and outside agencies
- Good numeracy and literacy skills
- Ability to present information in a clear and logical manner
- Ability to empathise with the patient's needs
- Flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the service
- Ability to plan own time and that of others
- Ability to work under pressure
Desirable
- Persuasive and motivational skills
- Good housekeeping skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of general education, NVQ, GCSE (5 or more at 5 or C or above) or equivalent experience
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a team and independently with and without support
- Experience of working with members of the public
- Awareness of cultural diversity
- To comprehend and work within the Trusts policies of data protection, confidentiality, equal opportunities and Health and Safety
Desirable
- Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of multidisciplinary team working
- Prepared to undertake any non-mandatory courses relevant to the post
- Experience of working in a hospital environment
- Evidence of working without direct supervision
- Ability to cannulate
- Knowledge of a MR department
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good communication skills to liaise with staff, patients and outside agencies
- Good numeracy and literacy skills
- Ability to present information in a clear and logical manner
- Ability to empathise with the patient's needs
- Flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the service
- Ability to plan own time and that of others
- Ability to work under pressure
Desirable
- Persuasive and motivational skills
- Good housekeeping skills
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).