Job summary
- Main area
- Radiology
- Grade
- Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Job share
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 284-24-6382059-DMCM-2
- Employer
- Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Radiology Birmingham Children's Hospital
- Town
- Birmingham
- Salary
- £22,383 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 12/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Radiology Support Worker
Band 2
Job overview
At Birmingham Children’s Hospital we have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Individual to join our friendly Radiology Imaging Department as a Radiology Support Worker.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work alongside our team of dedicated Specialised Paediatric Radiographers supporting them in the examination and care of our Paediatric Patients.
They will be supported in CPD and scoping of career development.
Working for our organisation
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Person specification
Qualifications
Desirable criteria
- GCSE Grade C or equivalent in Maths and English
- Healthcare qualifications NVQ 2/3
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential criteria
- Can demonstrate empathy and understanding, escalating any concerns if they become aware of a patient or carer in difficulties.
Desirable criteria
- Recognise and prevent situations that may be detrimental to the health and well-being of an individual.
Professional/Managerial/Specialist Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Have good IT Skills
- Good telephone skills
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience of working in a radiology department/using radiology booking systems
Personal Skills/Abilities and Attributes
Essential criteria
- Communication: Able to communicate with patients, colleagues and other departments in an efficient coherent and professional manner.
- Evidence of working in a team.
- Manages own work and time effectively.
- Evidence of good time keeping and punctuality.
- Able to accept instruction/direction.
- Good Attendance Record
- Able to move patients safely within hospital environment including use of moving aids, trolleys.`
- Ability to concentrate on the tasks at hand and be able to cope with highly charged situations.
- Recognise and effectively deal with traumatic and emotional situations.
Other Requirements
Essential criteria
- Able to work flexibly when the needs of the service demands including evening and weekend work
Knowledge & Nature of Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience working with patients or in the service sector
- Able to communicate with patients, colleagues and other departments in an efficient coherent and professional manner
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of personal care and monitoring of patients
- Manual Handling
- Basic Life Support
- Previous experience of working in a radiology department
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
- Melanie Fletcher
- Job title
- Radiology Professional Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0121 333 9739
- Additional information
9am to 5pm
Monday to Friday
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