Job summary
- Main area
- Imaging/Radiology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 2 with progression to Band 3
- Contract
- 12 months (fixed term)
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 421-PSC-1529C
- Employer
- Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Harrogate District Hospital
- Town
- Harrogate
- Salary
- £23,615 - £25,674 per annum (pro rata)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 02/10/2024 23:59
- Interview date
- 14/10/2024
Employer heading
Imaging Assistant
NHS AfC: Band 2 with progression to Band 3
Job overview
Are you ready for a role in care?
Harrogate and District Foundation Trust have excellent opportunities for individuals who want to provide care, support and practical assistance to patients, relatives, clinicians and professional staff.
This post is based in the Imaging department and is a support role. There will be new skills to learn and an opportunity to see a diverse range of roles and look at different career pathways.
This role is Band 2 with the view to progress to Band 3 upon completion of the preceptorship program or with relevant previous experience and qualifications.
Main duties of the job
To assist the Sonographers and Radiologists, Radiographic and Nursing staff in the smooth running of the x-ray / Ultrasound/BMD / Mammography and Nuclear Medicine rooms at Harrogate District Hospital, Ripon Community Hospital and other community settings. This will involve greeting patients, changing them into gowns, assisting with the procedure, giving personal care to patients, for example toileting, processing images, undertaking necessary clerical work and liaising with wards and clinicians.
Working for our organisation
At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide ‘outstanding’ care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.
- An inclusive and supportive culture – our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
- Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
- Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
- Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.
About the Imaging Department: We are a fast paced, rapidly expanding service looking for enthusiastic support staff to complement our Clinical and Professional team.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Level 2 qualifications in a relevant health care related subject or completion of the CARE certificate is required for the post. There is a preceptorship program in place for progression to level 3 when complete.
You will be a highly motivated, hardworking individual who strives to deliver excellent care. Ideally you will have some experience in a care setting and have good verbal and written communication skills and reasonable level of numeracy.
The department operates across a 7 day week and hours for this role are between 8am and 8pm.
For further information please see the Job Description and Personal Specification attached.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- 5 GCSEs or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- NVQ level III Clinical support worker or willingness to undertake this (or equivalent)
Experience
Essential criteria
- Working with others
- Computer literate
- Telephone skills
Desirable criteria
- Experience working in care
- Experience working within the NHS or similar healthcare
- Radiology experience
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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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
- Hannah Whitaker
- Job title
- MRI Team Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01423 554477
- Additional information
Katie Norman
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