Job summary
This role is offered on a full or part time basis, this means that candidates interested in working part time are encouraged to apply and will receive a salary on a pro rata basis.
An excellent opportunity has arisen in the busy Radiology Department at The Great Western Hospital in Swindon for a Senior Radiology Support Worker.
Working for us will provide you with the opportunity to be part of an experienced team, working in a busy environment enabling you to further develop your skills and experience so you can provide our patients with the high quality care that we know you strive to deliver.
The Radiology department consists of 2 interventional rooms, 2 fluoroscopy rooms, 7 general X-ray rooms, 5 ultrasound rooms, 2 diagnostic CT scanners, 2 MRI scanners and a nursing recovery bay.
The department is always expanding and we would love you to join us in this expansion! Full training and support will be provided.
Main duties of the job
A Senior Health Care Support Worker (SHCSW) for Radiology is a core member of the team delivering direct care to patients and supporting registered practitioners to deliver high quality, compassionate healthcare to people in accordance with assessed needs and a care plan.The post holder will assist Doctors, Radiographers and Radiology Nursing staff in all aspects of patient care and diagnostic imaging and undertake a range of delegated tasks and delegated authority and will report to a registered practitioner. The post holder will teach and supervise junior staff but will not be responsible for their line management.
We are looking for committed support workers who are confident in cannulation and with some experience of looking after patients following biopsies. You must be passionate about doing the best for our patients through delivering excellent standards of care.
We're looking for people who can identify with our STAR values ofService, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect.Join this busy department and continue to make a difference!
About us
"Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives."
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Obtain consent prior to giving care in accordance with Trust policies.
2. Complete duties that are delegated to you in line with care plans.
3. Use your knowledge, experience and understanding to take decisions within your area of responsibility.
4. To carry out a range of clinical duties with minimal / no supervision, including for example, preparing and positioning patients prior to examination, assistance and recovery of biopsy patients, taking Egfr samples, bladder flow measurements, peripheral intravenous cannulation, decanting, blood pressure monitoring, oxygen saturation levels, body temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate, glucose monitoring, collection and testing of urine samples / faecal samples / sputum samples and wound swabs ensuring delivery of high-quality patient care at all times. NB: this list is not exhaustive and will vary depending on area of work.
5. Participate in patient assessment providing high quality holistic patient care and escalating concerns about patients to other clinical staff.
6. Practice safe standards of care to patients following Trust guidelines and policies and policies and be able to concentrate for periods throughout the day with occasional interruptions.
7. Provide clinical care in accordance with the infection prevention and health and safety policies and procedures.
Please see attached JD for full responsibilities
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Obtain consent prior to giving care in accordance with Trust policies.
2. Complete duties that are delegated to you in line with care plans.
3. Use your knowledge, experience and understanding to take decisions within your area of responsibility.
4. To carry out a range of clinical duties with minimal / no supervision, including for example, preparing and positioning patients prior to examination, assistance and recovery of biopsy patients, taking Egfr samples, bladder flow measurements, peripheral intravenous cannulation, decanting, blood pressure monitoring, oxygen saturation levels, body temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate, glucose monitoring, collection and testing of urine samples / faecal samples / sputum samples and wound swabs ensuring delivery of high-quality patient care at all times. NB: this list is not exhaustive and will vary depending on area of work.
5. Participate in patient assessment providing high quality holistic patient care and escalating concerns about patients to other clinical staff.
6. Practice safe standards of care to patients following Trust guidelines and policies and policies and be able to concentrate for periods throughout the day with occasional interruptions.
7. Provide clinical care in accordance with the infection prevention and health and safety policies and procedures.
Please see attached JD for full responsibilities
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level in Maths and English or equivalent qualification
- NVQ qualification level 2 + 3 in health and social care or equivalent
- Completion of care certificate
- Completion of observation training
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- In depth experience in a care / health role
- Current knowledge of developments in healthcare
Desirable
- Previous experience working in an XRay Department/ clinical environment within the NHS
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level in Maths and English or equivalent qualification
- NVQ qualification level 2 + 3 in health and social care or equivalent
- Completion of care certificate
- Completion of observation training
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- In depth experience in a care / health role
- Current knowledge of developments in healthcare
Desirable
- Previous experience working in an XRay Department/ clinical environment within the NHS
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).
