Job summary
Breast Radiology Assistant 22.5 hrs Band 3 - WCH
An opportunity has arisen within the Breast Radiology department as a Radiology Assistant.
The Breast Screening unit provides a screening and symptomatic service to the women of North Cumbria aged between 50 and 70.
Women are offered breast screening appointments every 3 years at 2 sites in North Cumbria, Cumberland Infirmary and West Cumberland Hospital.
The department also provides imaging support for a one-stop outpatient breast clinic in conjunction with the Breast Surgeon, performing image guided breast interventional procedures. In addition imaging is provided for the follow up of post treatment patients and also family history screening.
The successful candidate will be expected to work as a member of the Breast Imaging team to assist in the provision of high quality breast imaging, assist the breast radiology with interventional procedures, set trollies for procedures as well as assist with any relevant admin duties.
The successful candidate will be based at West Cumberland Hospital , however cross site working may be required to meet demands of the service.
Main duties of the job
Main duties:
Greet and escort women to changing area an assist them to prepare for their x-ray or ultrasound examination by giving clear instructions and helping with undressing/dressing where appropriate
Assist women during special x-ray and ultrasound procedures
Assist in clinical procedures under direction of Imaging staff
Show a caring responsible attitude towards all patients, clients and visitors
Have the ability to work under own initiative and also be a team player within the breast multi-disciplinary team
About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':
- Being a clinically led organisation
- Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
- A positive patient experience every time
- A great place to work
- Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.
Disclosure and Barring Service:
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.
The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £5.90 = £27.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £5.90 = £55.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
NHS Discounts*
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
Excellent opportunities for development*
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
*Subject to eligibility
Important Information
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.
Disclosure and Barring Service:
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.
The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £5.90 = £27.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £5.90 = £55.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
NHS Discounts*
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
Excellent opportunities for development*
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
*Subject to eligibility
Important Information
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the importance of patient confidentiality.
- Computer literate
- Infection control
- First level life support
Desirable
- Knowledge of breast Screening
- Radiation protection
- Radiology information and patient administration systems
Qualification
Essential
- Care Certificate or the willingness and ability to undertake
- GCSE English or equivalent.
- GCSE maths or equivalent.
Desirable
- NVQ3 in diagnostic and therapeutic support or equivalent
Skills
Essential
- Well developed communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload to meet deadlines
- Able to use initiative appropriately without direct supervision
- Teamwork skills but have ability to work on own
- Ability to empathise
- Ability to demonstrate the Trust core values
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Enthusiastic and willing to learn
- Positive approach to change
- Meticulous
Other Requirements
Essential
- Contact with the general public
- Act in ways that support equality and value diversity
- Flexible approach to working patterns
Desirable
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the importance of patient confidentiality.
- Computer literate
- Infection control
- First level life support
Desirable
- Knowledge of breast Screening
- Radiation protection
- Radiology information and patient administration systems
Qualification
Essential
- Care Certificate or the willingness and ability to undertake
- GCSE English or equivalent.
- GCSE maths or equivalent.
Desirable
- NVQ3 in diagnostic and therapeutic support or equivalent
Skills
Essential
- Well developed communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload to meet deadlines
- Able to use initiative appropriately without direct supervision
- Teamwork skills but have ability to work on own
- Ability to empathise
- Ability to demonstrate the Trust core values
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Enthusiastic and willing to learn
- Positive approach to change
- Meticulous
Other Requirements
Essential
- Contact with the general public
- Act in ways that support equality and value diversity
- Flexible approach to working patterns
Desirable
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).
