Job summary
Imaging Assistant
Department - Imaging
Band 3 £22,816 - £24,336 per annum
Hours: You will be expected to work full time completing 37.5 hours per week across seven days.
Interested in trying out something different in 2024?
Explore an opportunity to contribute significantly to the well-being of the patients under our care. Are you intrigued by the advancements in imaging technologies? Do you comprehend the profound impact our imaging efforts have on patient well-being? Familiarise yourself with diverse clinical imaging modalities like CT, DR, IR, MRI, and ultrasound.
As an Imaging Assistant at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Trust, your role encompasses four key areas: (1) prioritising patient care and transportation, (2) managing housekeeping tasks including stock handling and equipment maintenance, (3) handling administrative and clerical duties like scheduling appointments and monitoring patient attendance, and (4) investing in personal development, including skills like intravenous cannulation, induction, and care certification, with a drive for advancement.
Embark on a rewarding yet challenging career path with us. Visit our department informally before your interview to gain insights into our dynamic environment.
For more details and for arranging an informal visit, please contact Melanie Shankster at melanie.shankster@mkuh.nhs.uk
Interviews: week commencing 18 March 2024 and 25th March 2024
Main duties of the job
- To assist Radiologists, Radiographers, Sonographers, Assistant Practitioners and Clerical staff undertake a wide variety of tasks throughout the department, as part of the multidisciplinary team, to ensure service efficiency, whilst maintaining high standards of patient-centred care
- Maintain knowledge and understanding of the range of examinations undertaken within the Imaging Department so that appropriate support and care can be given.
About us
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
- Free on-site parking
- Free tea and coffee
- Great flexible workingopportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- Lease car scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Demonstrate awareness and respond to the wellbeing of a wide range of patients.
- To have a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of a variety of CT, MRI, Ultrasound, Fluoroscopy and General x-ray examinations. This should include anatomy and medical terminology relevant to a range of different clinical areas.
- Use acquired clinical knowledge to answer questions about Radiology examinations when making appointments and communicating with service users.
- Be fully conversant with all aspects of Radiology Information System and use the system for administrative tasks such as attending patients, post-processing examinations, booking appointments and assisting with queries.
- Provide administrative support, answer the phone and deal with queries as appropriate.
- Demonstrate and apply a working knowledge of Ionising Radiation Regulations 1999 (IRR99), Ionising Radiation Medical Exposure Regulations (IRMER), MRI safety, moving and handling, health and safety, infection control and information governance policies, as applied in each clinical area.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for more details on the role and responsibilities.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We promote an inclusive workforce and encourage applications from applicants from all backgrounds.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Demonstrate awareness and respond to the wellbeing of a wide range of patients.
- To have a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of a variety of CT, MRI, Ultrasound, Fluoroscopy and General x-ray examinations. This should include anatomy and medical terminology relevant to a range of different clinical areas.
- Use acquired clinical knowledge to answer questions about Radiology examinations when making appointments and communicating with service users.
- Be fully conversant with all aspects of Radiology Information System and use the system for administrative tasks such as attending patients, post-processing examinations, booking appointments and assisting with queries.
- Provide administrative support, answer the phone and deal with queries as appropriate.
- Demonstrate and apply a working knowledge of Ionising Radiation Regulations 1999 (IRR99), Ionising Radiation Medical Exposure Regulations (IRMER), MRI safety, moving and handling, health and safety, infection control and information governance policies, as applied in each clinical area.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for more details on the role and responsibilities.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We promote an inclusive workforce and encourage applications from applicants from all backgrounds.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Broad education to include Grade C GCSE (Equivalent in English and Mathematics)
- Basic knowledge of a Radiology Department
Desirable
- GCSE (or equivalent) in science subject
- Proven record of continued learning
- NVQ in healthcare
- Basic knowledge of NHS structure
Experience
Essential
- Experience in patient or client facing care
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS or within an imaging department or within a multidisciplinary team in a clinical setting
- Previous work as an HCA or similar
Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills both verbal and written
- Adaptable
- Helpful telephone manner
- Able to use initiative and work under pressure
- Ability to support colleagues and work as part of the team
- Able to work autonomously
- Demonstrate good time management skills
- Ability to compassionately manage sensitive situations
- Able to handle aggressive or distress with understanding and tactful
Desirable
- Good organisational skills
Personal and people development
Essential
- Adaptable and approachable
- Team spirit
- Calm, methodical, accurate and well organised
- Professional, confident & Proactive attitude
- Take ownership of responsibility
- Strong Interpersonal skills
- Presentable
- Friendly disposition
- Commitment to further personal development
Communication
Essential
- Good communicator - spoken, written and non-verbal
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
- Flexibility on working patterns
- Flexibility and adaptability to work in different areas of Radiology Department as required
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Broad education to include Grade C GCSE (Equivalent in English and Mathematics)
- Basic knowledge of a Radiology Department
Desirable
- GCSE (or equivalent) in science subject
- Proven record of continued learning
- NVQ in healthcare
- Basic knowledge of NHS structure
Experience
Essential
- Experience in patient or client facing care
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS or within an imaging department or within a multidisciplinary team in a clinical setting
- Previous work as an HCA or similar
Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills both verbal and written
- Adaptable
- Helpful telephone manner
- Able to use initiative and work under pressure
- Ability to support colleagues and work as part of the team
- Able to work autonomously
- Demonstrate good time management skills
- Ability to compassionately manage sensitive situations
- Able to handle aggressive or distress with understanding and tactful
Desirable
- Good organisational skills
Personal and people development
Essential
- Adaptable and approachable
- Team spirit
- Calm, methodical, accurate and well organised
- Professional, confident & Proactive attitude
- Take ownership of responsibility
- Strong Interpersonal skills
- Presentable
- Friendly disposition
- Commitment to further personal development
Communication
Essential
- Good communicator - spoken, written and non-verbal
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
- Flexibility on working patterns
- Flexibility and adaptability to work in different areas of Radiology Department 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.
