Job summary
- Main area
- Clinical Support Worker
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent: Full time
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Over 7 days)
- Job ref
- 331-L3780424
- Employer
- University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Lancaster Infirmary
- Town
- Lancaster
- Salary
- £22,816 - £24,336 Per Annum Pro Rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 07/05/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Clinical Support Worker - Radiology
NHS AfC: Band 3
''Creating a great place to be cared for and a great place to work''
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has a firm commitment to strengthening the diversity of our workforce, and therefore welcome and encourage applications from likeminded people who can support our ambition to become effortlessly inclusive. We are particularly keen to hear from protected groups – including BAME, LGBT+ and people with a disability.
Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic Clinical Support Worker to support the Radiology service at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary.
Applicants will be expected to be well organised, have an interest in patient care, good communication skills and familiarity with IT systems. Ideally you will have experience of relevant work in a healthcare environment and have a Level 3 NVQ or equivalent in healthcare.
Main duties of the job
The duties will mainly involve supporting the Radiologists, Radiographers and Radiology Nurses in clinical duties in CT, MRI, Ultrasound and the Radiology Day Care Unit and will include supporting in sterile procedures and carrying out venepuncture and cannulation.
You will also be involved in the smooth and efficient running of these services including some admin and clerical duties, for example making appointments on the computerised Radiology Information System and liaising with wards for in-patient appointments.
You will be required to work Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week, on a varied, three week rota which will include 0830 - 1700; 0730 - 1530 & 1200 - 2000 shifts on rotation. There may be a requirement to work some weekends on occasion undertaking a 0730-2030 shift. Bank Holidays are shared out with all staff.
Working for our organisation
We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Our community services for adults are provided in people’s homes, community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals and our main hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, advice and support.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience in hospital or care work
- Basic computer skills
Desirable criteria
- Experience in a Radiology department
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
- Good communication skills with telephone experience
- Enthusiastic
- Must be flexible to meet the needs of the department including bank holidays and weekends as required
Skills
Essential criteria
- Good communication and interpersonal skills with staff and patients
- Able to work on own initiative
- Able to work as part of a team
- Able to work to departmental policies and procedures
- Ability to work under pressure
- Understands confidentiality and management of patient information
- Ensures that own actions support equality, diversity, rights and maintains quality
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of personal development
- Knowledge of Radiology IT systems
Qualification
Essential criteria
- Good General Education including Maths and English GCSE Grade C/4 or above
- Good command of the English language.
Desirable criteria
- NVQ Level 3 in a healthcare field
- Cannulation certificate
- ECDL or equivalent
- Venepuncture certificate
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Naomi O'Connor
- Job title
- Radiology Deputy Head of Department
- Email address
- naomi.o'[email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01524 516271
- Additional information
Karen Brakewell
Head of Department
01524 516270
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