Job summary
THIS POST WILL NOT COMMENCE UNTIL MAY 2025
Band 2 Clinical Imaging Assistant Ultrasound Pilgrim Hospital, Boston.
Full time post 37.5 hours including weekend shifts on a rota basis
The Radiology Department provides diagnostic services to the people of Boston and surrounding areas. The successful applicant will be expected to provide support across Ultrasound. There is a requirement for weekend ultrasound working on a rota basis.
Administration tasks such as reception duties are also part of the role.
We require an enthusiastic and motivated individual to provide both clinical and administrative duties within the Ultrasound Service at Pilgrim Hospital
You will provide support to sonographers in the clinical environment, which may involve dealing with patients who are very ill or distressed.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be based at Pilgrim Hospital Boston, however there will be the requirement to rotate at peripheral sites, such as Skegness and Spalding. They will support and work alongside registered health care professional sonographers.
The post holder will perform routine administrative duties including patient reception and registering which requires a high level of confidentiality.
This vacancy requires an excellent communicator, able to deal with people on all levels. They should be empathetic and level headed and able to cope with situations as they arise. The role is varied and evolving and the person appointed will become a key member of our team.
Please note that this post is worked over 7 days and will include weekend working on a rota basis.
About us
Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been granted teaching hospital status, after demonstrating evidence to significant teaching commitment. From now on it will be known as United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Pilgrim Hospital is situated in beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services.
Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have come together in a Group arrangement, with the goal of improving the care provided to patients across the county.
This will not constitute a formal merger of the two organisations, but will bring the Trusts together under a single Board and Executive Leadership Team, with the goal of improving the care that is provided to patients both in the community and in hospitals across Lincolnshire. Both Trusts will retain their separate statutory names and legal obligations.
The Group will be known as Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG).
Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English at grade C or above
Desirable
- NVQ Care level II
- First Aid certificate
- Basic Life Support
- NVQ Customer Service level II
Previous experience
Essential
- Working experience in a hospital environment or health care environment
Desirable
- Multi-disciplinary Team, radiology work, direct patient care.
- Experience of recent direct patient care.
- Experience within a Radiology Department.
- Previous experience of reception work
Knowlegde/skills
Essential
- Communication skills
- Effective time management
- Awareness and Knowledge of the dignity in care agenda.
- Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework
Desirable
- Computer skills
- CRIS Knowledge, knowledge of radiology information systems.
Specifc Requirements
Essential
- Able to liase effectively with all professional and non professionals
- Interest in working in the Radiology department
- Be able to easily commute between sites
- Able to work flexibly as required
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English at grade C or above
Desirable
- NVQ Care level II
- First Aid certificate
- Basic Life Support
- NVQ Customer Service level II
Previous experience
Essential
- Working experience in a hospital environment or health care environment
Desirable
- Multi-disciplinary Team, radiology work, direct patient care.
- Experience of recent direct patient care.
- Experience within a Radiology Department.
- Previous experience of reception work
Knowlegde/skills
Essential
- Communication skills
- Effective time management
- Awareness and Knowledge of the dignity in care agenda.
- Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework
Desirable
- Computer skills
- CRIS Knowledge, knowledge of radiology information systems.
Specifc Requirements
Essential
- Able to liase effectively with all professional and non professionals
- Interest in working in the Radiology department
- Be able to easily commute between sites
- Able to work flexibly as required
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).
