Job summary
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Based at Grantham Hospital and Grantham CDC1.
Band 2 Clinical Imaging Assistant FULL TIME - 37.5 HOURS PER WEEK
The United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest Trusts in the country, providing acute services across the county of Lincolnshire. We are seeking a Clinical Imaging Assistant to work alongside the MRI Radiographers, Radiologists and support staff, to provide high quality MR imaging to the patients of Lincolnshire. You will be working with a dedicated team, and two 1.5 Tesla MRI scanners. This is a rotational role, and you will be working at Grantham Hospital and the nearby Grantham Community Diagnostic Centre on Gonerby Road, Grantham. The role is very diverse and challenging, and safety is paramount, but you will have the support of your team and colleagues.
We wish to recruit an energetic, well-motivated individual who is able to provide patient care within a technically challenging environment.
Duties will include assisting the Radiographers and clerical staff, and providing assistance to our patients in a caring and empathetic manner.
The MRI service is open from 07:20 to 20:30 hrs daily, 7 days a week. A flexible approach to the working day is essential. Working pattern will be 12.5 hours per day, 3 days per week.
Main duties of the job
Assisting the radiographers to perform MR imaging on our patients. To provide the highest levels of patient care. Helping patients to get changed, or transfer to wheelchairs etc. To assist with toiletting if necessary. Use of the radiology information system and other databases. Communicating with the wards or other healthcare professionals. Assisting the booking team as necessary.
About us
The United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest Trusts in the country, providing acute services across the county of Lincolnshire. We will have 5 MRI scanners, becoming 8 within 2 years. You will be part of a local small dedicated team, but also part of a much wider MRI team as well.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assisting the radiographers to perform MR imaging on our patients. To provide the highest levels of patient care. Helping patients to get changed, or transfer to wheelchairs etc. To assist with toiletting if necessary. Use of the radiology information system and other databases. Communicating with the wards or other healthcare professionals. Assisting the booking team as necessary.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assisting the radiographers to perform MR imaging on our patients. To provide the highest levels of patient care. Helping patients to get changed, or transfer to wheelchairs etc. To assist with toiletting if necessary. Use of the radiology information system and other databases. Communicating with the wards or other healthcare professionals. Assisting the booking team as necessary.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English at grade C or above (or equivalent)
Desirable
- NVQ Care level II
- NVQ Customer Service level II
- First Aid certificate
- Basic life support
Previous Experience
Essential
- Working experience in a hospital environment or health care environment
Desirable
- Multi-disciplinary Team
- Experience of direct patient care within the last two years
- Experience within a Radiology Department.
Knowledge
Essential
- Communication skills
- Effective time management
- Computer/IT skills
Desirable
- Administration experience.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English at grade C or above (or equivalent)
Desirable
- NVQ Care level II
- NVQ Customer Service level II
- First Aid certificate
- Basic life support
Previous Experience
Essential
- Working experience in a hospital environment or health care environment
Desirable
- Multi-disciplinary Team
- Experience of direct patient care within the last two years
- Experience within a Radiology Department.
Knowledge
Essential
- Communication skills
- Effective time management
- Computer/IT skills
Desirable
- Administration experience.
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).
