Imaging Department Assistant

Job overview

Imaging Assistants are an integral part of the Radiology Team providing a high standard of patient centered care to deliver and maintain a good patient experience.

We are looking for individuals with:

• GCSE (or equivalent) in four subjects, including English Language and Mathematics
• Previous experience in a caring role/profession
• Committed to providing quality care
• Highly motivated and want to be a part of a dedicated team
• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong patient focus

You will become part of a professional and caring workforce delivering high standards of care to our patients, which is both challenging and rewarding.

The post will be a support role to patients undergoing tests and procedures, assisting consultants and radiographers performing radiology examinations.

Applicants must be prepared to work flexibly to include early morning, evening and weekend shifts. Participation in the Bank/Statutory Holiday Rota is a requirement of this post.

There is a brand new community diagnostic centre (CDC) with Radiology facilities at Cannock Chase Hospital. This post will require rotation across both sites as required by service needs.

Main duties of the job

• To ensure safe and effective clinical practice
• To enhance the patient’s experience
• To manage and develop the performance of the team
• To ensure effective contribution to the delivery of the organisation’s objectives

Working for our organisation

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We’re passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.

We are delighted that we have been rated as “Good” by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria

• Previous health or care experience
• GCSE or equivalent in 4 subjects including maths and english language.

Desirable criteria

• Reception/ admin experience
• Care Certificate

Communication skills

Essential criteria

• Good verbal and written communication skills in order to deal face to face with patients in reception areas and also on the telephone

Additional information

Flexible Working - As a major employer in the Black Country and West Birmingham region we are committed to supporting all employees to achieve a healthy work life balance. We want the Black Country and West Birmingham region to be the best place to work and as such will consider all requests to work flexibly taking into account personal and individual circumstances alongside the needs of the service.

Visa/Sponsorship Information - [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] welcomes suitably qualified applicants including those who may require a Trust issued Certificate of Sponsorship. However, not all our roles are eligible for visa sponsorship. If you require sponsorship, we recommend applicants check whether the role is eligibility prior to applying. More information can be found on the UKVI website: Health and Care Worker Visa or Skilled Worker Visa.

Further details / informal visits contact

Name: Miss Nicola Morgan
Job title: Support Staff Team Leader
Email: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
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