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Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Radiology Assistant

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Job summary

Are you a caring, enthusiastic and hard working person looking to make a big impact? We are looking for dedicated and caring Radiology Department assistants to support our brand new, state of the art Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) at Milford, Surrey.

The CDC Is part of Royal Surrey's continuing investment in its diagnostic capabilities and follows refurbishment of the Trust's interventional suite, MRI and X-ray facilities.

Starting salary will be at Band 2 progressing to Band 3 once competence is confirmed.

You should have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well within a team. You will be expected to complete a Care Certificate Induction for your first two weeks in order to bring you up to speed regarding what is required for you in the position. This take up to two weeks (dependent on previous experience.) After a settling in period, you will be offered the opportunity to complete a cannulation course, which will allow you to progress to a band 3 position once competence has been confirmed.

For further information please contact Janine Mace, Radiology Deputy Services Manager email: Janine.mace@nhs.net or Kim Shipway, Radiology Transformation Manager email: K.shipway@nhs.net

Main duties of the job

This is a patient focused role. You will assist out-patients during their time in the radiology department from transferring the patients to and from the departments, greeting them on arrival, assisting with their preparation for the examinations, and helping to provide a pleasant experience.

You will also take on some admin roles which may include, booking patients in for the appointment, stock management and room preparation for both CT and MRI examinations. Training for all will be provided.

The Royal Surrey County Hospital is a progressive and collaborative hospital dedicated to patient care. The new CDC at Milford comprises of 2 MRI scanners and 1 CT scanner in a bright and spacious new building. There may be opportunity for you to rotate to our Ultrasound and X-ray department on the Milford site if you so wish once full CDC training is completed. The unit is open 7 days a week from 8am until 8pm so we are looking for staff that would be able to work 3 or 4 long days.

About us

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

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Details

Date posted

04 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,329 to £26,958 a year (per annum) includes high cost area supplements (HCAS)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

384-JH-EMF17915-B3

Job locations

Milford Community Hospital – Community Diagnostic Centre

Tuesley Lane

Godalming

GU7 1UG


Job description

Job responsibilities

This roles provides support to the department in providing patient focused, efficient service in a caring, professional and timely manner.

The post holder will support the provision of a high quality diagnostic service to patients, visitors and staff within the Radiology Department. They will facilitate an efficient work flow between the scanners and support in an admin position where required.

The post holder will provide an efficient and friendly service for patients undergoing Radiology examinations and provide any administrative support required, to ensure that the unit is running efficiently. They will assist with patient and room preparation, perform admin roles and support the Radiographers where required . This post works closely andefficiently with the radiology team.

Job description

Job responsibilities

This roles provides support to the department in providing patient focused, efficient service in a caring, professional and timely manner.

The post holder will support the provision of a high quality diagnostic service to patients, visitors and staff within the Radiology Department. They will facilitate an efficient work flow between the scanners and support in an admin position where required.

The post holder will provide an efficient and friendly service for patients undergoing Radiology examinations and provide any administrative support required, to ensure that the unit is running efficiently. They will assist with patient and room preparation, perform admin roles and support the Radiographers where required . This post works closely andefficiently with the radiology team.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE(Grade A-C) or equivalent.

Desirable

  • NVQ level 2 or equivalent in healthcare

Knowledge

Essential

  • Experience of working within a busy team and managing time effectively.
  • Experience of providing good customer service.
  • Experience and knowledge of using computer software packages such as Word, Excel, Outlook.

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a caring role.
  • Experience of working within a radiology department
  • Experience of communicating well with patients and relatives.
  • Experience and knowledge of ordering and maintaining stock.
  • Knowledge of patient privacy, dignity and confidentiality
  • Knowledge of infection control standards.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE(Grade A-C) or equivalent.

Desirable

  • NVQ level 2 or equivalent in healthcare

Knowledge

Essential

  • Experience of working within a busy team and managing time effectively.
  • Experience of providing good customer service.
  • Experience and knowledge of using computer software packages such as Word, Excel, Outlook.

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a caring role.
  • Experience of working within a radiology department
  • Experience of communicating well with patients and relatives.
  • Experience and knowledge of ordering and maintaining stock.
  • Knowledge of patient privacy, dignity and confidentiality
  • Knowledge of infection control standards.

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

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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.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Milford Community Hospital – Community Diagnostic Centre

Tuesley Lane

Godalming

GU7 1UG


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Milford Community Hospital – Community Diagnostic Centre

Tuesley Lane

Godalming

GU7 1UG


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Appointing Manager

Jan Mace

Janine.mace@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

04 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,329 to £26,958 a year (per annum) includes high cost area supplements (HCAS)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

384-JH-EMF17915-B3

Job locations

Milford Community Hospital – Community Diagnostic Centre

Tuesley Lane

Godalming

GU7 1UG


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