Job summary
- Main area
- Radiology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 382-CS233-23-A
- Employer
- Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Blackpool Victoria Hospital
- Town
- Blackpool
- Salary
- £22,383 Per annum pro rate
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 08/05/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Radiology Support Worker
NHS AfC: Band 2
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated on the west coast of Lancashire, with services covering the local authority areas of Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre. The Trust is part of the Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care System (ICS) supporting a population of around 1.6 million people.
We have three main hospitals providing acute services to around 330,000 local residents. The organisation also provides specialist tertiary care for cardiac and haematology services, delivers community health services to over 445,000 residents including those in North Lancashire and hosts the National Artificial Eye Service across England. Plus, we provide urgent and emergency care services to an estimated 18 million people who visit the seaside resort each year. We employ over 7000 people from 68 different countries.
We welcome and encourage application from anyone with protected characteristics, as well as supporting reservists and Veterans who are looking for a rewarding and challenging career within the NHS.
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals encourages flexible working in all our roles to support staff in maintaining healthy home-life balance. Working patterns such as: part time working, self-rostering, compressed hours, annualised hours, term time, reverse term time and flexitime working can be explored.
Job overview
To undertake a broad range of non-clinical and clinical duties to support the diagnostic imaging services team, ensuring patient centred care is at the forefront at all times. The post holder will work closely with the Radiology Clinical and Administration Teams throughout the department and in liaison with ward staff
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work as an integral part of a dynamic Radiology Team, providing a comprehensive support service to the Imaging Department. The role will include working closely with the MRI, CT, Ultrasound and other teams across multiple sites including Blackpool Victoria Hospital, Whitegate Health Centre, Fleetwood Health & Wellbeing Centre and Clifton Hospital. Duties will include general patient care as well as entering patient data into the Radiology IT system.
Any previous experience of similar roles would be desirable but full training will be given.
Flexibility to work long days which will include weekend evenings is essential as is the ability to travel between community sites in the Blackpool and Fylde area.
Working for our organisation
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.
As one of the United Kingdom’s largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents – it’s not just a good place to work; it’s a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.
We recommend that all individuals employed in patient facing roles, or those located on a ward or department where patients receive a service should be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Applications are invited for the position of Radiology Support Worker
The successful candidate will join the Diagnostic Imaging team in providing support and assistance to patients attending different imaging departments within Radiology including Ultrasound, mammography, X-ray, CT and MR modalities. There is an expectation that your duties will extend to some of the community hospitals and health centres where imaging is undertaken. You will work in a multidisciplinary environment that is challenging, rewarding and enjoyable, an environment where your professional skills are respected. You should be enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated, and possess excellent communication skills and insist on the highest standards of patient care. Training will be given as part of the job role as you progress through each department. The Radiology Directorate delivers the extended working day/week in order to maximize service delivery. Therefore, a flexible, professional approach is essential together with enthusiasm and self-motivation. Flexibility is key to the role.
Working hours will be between 8am and 8pm Monday to Sunday on rotation
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Minimum 2 GCSE’s including English and Maths
- NVQ Level 2
- National Care Certificate ( essential requirement to undertake NCC on appointment
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of Radiology Information Systems (RIS
- NVQ Level 3
Management
Essential criteria
- Able to work under pressure as part of a team or unsupervised
- Willingness to continue to learn and develop relevant skills and knowledge for the role
Personal
Essential criteria
- Good communication skills, ability to empathise and use tact and diplomacy
- Flexible approach to working environment
Skills/attributes
Essential criteria
- Ability to communicate with patients in a variety of settings with varying levels of understanding.
- Able to present factual information, and refer questions to others where it is appropriate to do so.
- Ability to use own initiative
Experience & Skills
Essential criteria
- IT skills
- Worked with General Public
- Experience as a Health Care Assistant, or other caring for patients in a nursing or hospital environment.
Desirable criteria
- A broad understanding of the radiology department and procedures undertaken
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
- Belinda Mitchell
- Job title
- Radiology Support Services Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01253 958441
- Additional information
Scott Naylor, Charge Nurse, on 01253 953141
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
BTH
- Telephone
- 01253 957001
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