Imaging Department Assistant

Job title:

Imaging Department Assistant

Company

NHS

Job description

Please note, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this role due to the required Skill Level and salary threshold.The Imaging Department is looking to appoint a motivated and enthusiastic individual to the position of Imaging Department Assistant within the General X-ray team at UHNM.Imaging Department Assistants are required to provide a supportive role to the imaging team ensuring the delivery of an efficient and effective service; working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to give the best quality of service by assisting radiographers, nurses and medical staff .A caring, co-operative and flexible approach to working practices is required whilst maintaining a professional attitude for the dignity and well-being of the patient. Taking part in our 24/7 365 day service providing excellent care to the local population. The role is on a shift basis covering 12.5 and 8 hr days and nights.Reception / clerical duties including data entry are essential elements of the role, however the majority of the work consists of working clinically alongside Radiographers within Imaging rooms and also on portable imaging.The post holder will act as a Fire Warden to the team (training given).Main duties of the jobThe duties are varied and include data input , reception duties, direct patient care, assisting Diagnostic Radiographers, maintaining stock in clinical areas and departmental cleanliness. Successful candidates would need to be highly motivated, uphold thetrusts values and promises and havegood organisational and IT skills.Applicants must have previous experience of working in a caring environment and hold 5 GCSE’s at grade C or above to include Maths and English.About usUniversity Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we’re highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by our staff, patients and carers, and that unites us as a Trust.At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.Date posted04 September 2024Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 2Salary£23,615 a year per annum pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-timeReference number205-6568468Job locationsUHNM, Royal Stoke University HospitalNewcastle RoadStoke-on-TrentST4 6QGJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Minimum 5 GCSE’s or equivalent vocational course, to include English grade C or above

Desirable

• NVQ2 or 3 in Care
• Evidence of personal development

ExperienceEssential

• Experience in a patient /client facing caring envirement / role

Desirable

• Experience of working in a NHS clinical role
• Experience of working within a imaging department in a clinical role

Skills KnowledgeEssential

• Computer literate, familiar with microsoft packages and able to undertake accurate data entry
• Ability to organise prioritise
• Attention to detail

Desirable

• Working knowledge of raditaion information systems

otherEssential

• previous visit /experience in xray department
• Ability to participate in a 24/7 roster and flexible approach

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Minimum 5 GCSE’s or equivalent vocational course, to include English grade C or above

Desirable

• NVQ2 or 3 in Care
• Evidence of personal development

ExperienceEssential

• Experience in a patient /client facing caring envirement / role

Desirable

• Experience of working in a NHS clinical role
• Experience of working within a imaging department in a clinical role

Skills KnowledgeEssential

• Computer literate, familiar with microsoft packages and able to undertake accurate data entry
• Ability to organise prioritise
• Attention to detail

Desirable

• Working knowledge of raditaion information systems

otherEssential

• previous visit /experience in xray department
• Ability to participate in a 24/7 roster and flexible approach

Expected salary

£23615 per year

Location

Stoke-on-Trent

Job date

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 04:00:18 GMT

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