Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Radiographic Departmental Assistant

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Job summary

Would you like the opportunity of working as part of a team of healthcare professionals?

Are you hardworking, forward thinking and enjoy working in a busy, friendly environment?

If so, this could be the ideal job for you. We have a vacancy for a Radiographic Assistant in the Department of Radiology.

The post involves caring for patients, preparation for examinations, housekeeping, clerical and general administrative duties in all areas including X-ray, CT and MRI Scanning, Ultrasound and Mammography, as well as assisting with PACS image processing.

***Please note that the advertised closing date is indicative only, this vacancy may close early when sufficient applications are received.***

Main duties of the job

You must be able to relate appropriately and sensitively to patients needs in the imaging department. Previous nursing or health care worker experience would be advantageous. You must also be able to work as an effective team member alongside Radiographers, Radiologists and Assistants to ensure the efficient provision of the imaging service.

Good interpersonal and communication and IT skills are essential as is the ability to work under pressure.

You will be required to provide assistance and care for patients within the Department of Radiology. In addition to :

  • Providing support and assistance to Consultants and Radiographers.
  • Work within a professional, self managed patient care team and perform housekeeping and support duties of high standards whilst rotating through all sections throughout the department.

About us

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.

Details

Date posted

14 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£29,583 a year p.a. inc.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

293-CSEP-0545

Job locations

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Homerton Row

London

E9 6SR


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 documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.

The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

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 documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.

The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

  • GSCE pass in English and Mathematics or equivalent

Skills/Abilities

Essential

  • Good telephone manner
  • Ability to work as a team member
  • Work independently

Desirable

  • Computer skills

Experience

Essential

  • Dealing with the public
  • Previous experience of work in person orientated environment

Desirable

  • Previous NHS or healthcare experience

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding hospital environment
  • Understanding of all types of patients and service users

Other Requirement

Essential

  • Ability to deal in stressful situations
  • Problem solving skills
  • Flexible to needs of service
  • Willingness to work according to and be involved in the development of departmental procedures

Trust Values

Essential

  • Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values.
Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

  • GSCE pass in English and Mathematics or equivalent

Skills/Abilities

Essential

  • Good telephone manner
  • Ability to work as a team member
  • Work independently

Desirable

  • Computer skills

Experience

Essential

  • Dealing with the public
  • Previous experience of work in person orientated environment

Desirable

  • Previous NHS or healthcare experience

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding hospital environment
  • Understanding of all types of patients and service users

Other Requirement

Essential

  • Ability to deal in stressful situations
  • Problem solving skills
  • Flexible to needs of service
  • Willingness to work according to and be involved in the development of departmental procedures

Trust Values

Essential

  • Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Homerton Row

London

E9 6SR


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Homerton Row

London

E9 6SR


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Assistant Service Manager

Jordan Andrew

Jordan.Andrew@nhs.net

02085105512

Details

Date posted

14 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£29,583 a year p.a. inc.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

293-CSEP-0545

Job locations

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Homerton Row

London

E9 6SR


Supporting documents

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