Job summary
- Main area
- Radiology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 209-A-25-7075707
- Employer
- East Cheshire NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Macclesfield District
- Town
- Victoria Road, Macclesfield
- Salary
- £24,071 - £25,674 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 07/04/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Cross Sectional Imaging Assistant
NHS AfC: Band 3
It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.
Job overview
An opportunity has arisen to join our busy Radiology Department as a full time Cross-Sectional Imaging Assistant working within the CT and MRI Scanners.
The role will involve working in the CT and MRI scanners. You will be expected to work independently in preparing patients for their scans (checking safety questionnaires, inserting and removing cannulas).
You will also be working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, assisting Radiographers and Radiologists in procedures and ensuring efficient workflow within the departments. Other duties include general housekeeping, including cleaning and restocking of the areas. Cannulation training will be provided as part of the role.
You will be expected to participate in a 7 day working week, including 12 hour shifts.
Hours per week: 37.5 (full time and part time hours considered)
Main duties of the job
To provide general assistance to the Radiologists, Radiographers and other staff within the Cross Sectional Imaging areas of the Radiology Department, ensuring safe and efficient patient flow through the department. Staff also have a clinical responsibility for the cannulation of patients requiring IV contrast and supporting all staff in the department in the clinical well-being of all patients scanned.
Working for our organisation
It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NVQ Level 3 Health care
Desirable criteria
- NVQ 2 Customer Care
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Awareness of relevant trust policies
- Previous healthcare experience
Skills
Essential criteria
- Good communication skills
- Willingness to undertake additional training and development
- Ability to work without supervision
- Organisational skills
Desirable criteria
- IV (intravenous) cannulation skills (must be willing to undertake training)
Experience
Essential criteria
- Ability to respond to patient needs
Desirable criteria
- Experience within Radiology department
Specific Job Requirement
Essential criteria
- Motivated to provide high quality services
- Able to work shifts over a 7-day period
- Willing to cannulate
Other Role Requirements
Essential criteria
- Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details regarding the role requirements
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
- Eilis Burke
- Job title
- Senior Radiographer
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01625 661960
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