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Imaging Assistant (PET CT)

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

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Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated imaging assistant to join our Nuclear Medicine team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. This is a part time role for 15 hours a week fixed term until July 2024.

The successful candidate will be based at Charing Cross Hospital within the PET CT department, helping to assist the radiographer and technologist team in a busy and fast paced imaging environment. The department is open Monday to Friday between 07:30 and 19:00 hours.

The duties will include a wide range of clerical and patient facing tasks to help with the efficient running of the service and to ensure our patients receive a high standard of care.

The post-holder should have excellent communication skills, enthusiastic and adaptable to be able to work as part of the team. Experience in a clinical environment and patient care is desirable but training for the role will be provided to the successful candidate.

The successful post holder would be joining an exceptional team who have shared values and consistently strive to provide high quality patient care. We work collaboratively with other multidisciplinary teams to improve our service, as well as supporting staff to develop their skills and confidence within the department.

Main duties of the job

  • To assist and support the Radiographic, Technical, Nursing and Medical staff in the assigned area with the delivery of patient care and support services.
  • To improve the patient experience

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community.

Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.

As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.

We welcome discussions about flexible working and encourage a range of flexible working opportunities wherever we can.

Date posted

25 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£27,515 a year pa inclusive pro rota

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

10 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

290-WCCS-938

Job locations

Charing Cross Hospital

London

W6 8RF


Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education/ qualifications

Essential

  • Numeracy, and spoken and written English, to an appropriate standard to fulfil the job requirements. (Adult Basic Skills Literacy L2, Numeracy L1)

Desirable

  • Qualifications involving patient care

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrate a clear insight into the role
  • Up to date experience; worked within a care setting within the last 18 months

Desirable

  • Previous hospital experience in a clerical /clinical capacity within a multidisciplinary team or working with the public

Skills/knowledge/ abilities

Essential

  • Good communication skills
  • Assertiveness skills
  • Demonstrate ability to work on own initiative
Person Specification

Education/ qualifications

Essential

  • Numeracy, and spoken and written English, to an appropriate standard to fulfil the job requirements. (Adult Basic Skills Literacy L2, Numeracy L1)

Desirable

  • Qualifications involving patient care

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrate a clear insight into the role
  • Up to date experience; worked within a care setting within the last 18 months

Desirable

  • Previous hospital experience in a clerical /clinical capacity within a multidisciplinary team or working with the public

Skills/knowledge/ abilities

Essential

  • Good communication skills
  • Assertiveness skills
  • Demonstrate ability to work on own initiative

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Charing Cross Hospital

London

W6 8RF


Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Charing Cross Hospital

London

W6 8RF


Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

PET/CT Modality Lead

Harriet Peck

harriet.peck3@nhs.net

02033130595

Date posted

25 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£27,515 a year pa inclusive pro rota

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

10 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

290-WCCS-938

Job locations

Charing Cross Hospital

London

W6 8RF


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