Job summary
We are looking for enthusiastic, responsible and highly motivated Band 3 Imaging assistants (full time position) to join the Ultrasound team at Hammersmith Hospital -Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.
The successful applicant will be required to supervise and support Band 2 Modality assistants, assist Sonographers and Radiologists to help deliver a high quality patient focused service. They should have good communication skills, be able to work as part of a team, with good listening skills and an ability to follow direction and protocol in a busy and ever changing working environment.
To deliver our service, this role requires a flexible approach to work with the possible addition of evening and weekend shifts to current contracted hours on a rotational basis.
Main duties of the job
- To assist and support the professional staff within the Imaging Directorate maintaining a high standard of patient care by carrying out assigned tasks.
- Provide an efficient and reliable system for throughput of patients ensuring the activity and needs of the unit are achieved.
- Co-ordinate the imaging assistant team on a day to day basis
- Assist with clerical needs of the unit.
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 are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
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
- GCSE or Equivalent in English
Desirable
- Experience in patient care
- NVQ level 2 in healthcare related subject
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within an Imaging department or within a multidisciplinary team in a clinical capacity
Desirable
- Previous experience in a team leader role
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Team spirit
- Interpersonal and organisational skills
- Accuracy with an ability to understand protocols
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- GCSE or Equivalent in English
Desirable
- Experience in patient care
- NVQ level 2 in healthcare related subject
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within an Imaging department or within a multidisciplinary team in a clinical capacity
Desirable
- Previous experience in a team leader role
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Team spirit
- Interpersonal and organisational skills
- Accuracy with an ability to understand protocols
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).
