Radiology Support Worker - NHS
Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic, versatile and caring person to join the existing Support Worker Team in the Radiology Department at Torbay Hospital.
This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who would like to work with patients in a busy hospital department. You will need to be flexible in your approach to this challenging and sometimes demanding role.
This full time post role is based in Torbay Hospital, with some evening and frequent weekend working. It may also include duties in Community Hospital
Main duties of the job
Your duties will include:
- assisting patients during all parts of their visit to the department,
- supporting the clinical staff in carrying out examinations,
- preparation of examination rooms,
- transport of patients,
- participation in clerical duties.
You will be expected to train and become competent in the insertion and removal of intravenous cannulas.
Part of this role is rotational evening and weekend working with some of our departments work an extended day up until 20:00. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in existing evening and weekend rotas.
You should have a good standard of general education and have good IT skills. Prior care experience may be useful but not essential, depending on other relevant work history.
Working for our organisation
Why Work With Us
If successful, you will work in all areas of Radiology working alongside Radiographers, Nurses and Consultant Radiologists. You will carry out a varied range of tasks helping to deliver a high quality care. The key part of this role is direct support for patients during their visit to our department.
An excellent team working ethos is required in order to fulfil this role most effectively.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities- To assist the Radiologist, Radiographer or Nurse during patient examinations, assisting in the efficient control of workflow patterns within the department.
- To support patients during their visit to Radiology, being aware of their needs and escalating issues to qualified staff as appropriate
- To support the delivery of high standards of patient care
- Must have good interpersonal skills and effectively communicate with patients/public, a wide variety of staff, including all radiology personnel, medical staff, nurses, healthcare professionals, support staff, and visiting equipment engineers
- To have a basic understanding of the procedures carried out, in order to best support patients through the process.
Full vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
Unfortunately, this post is not eligible for sponsorship.
Person specification
Qualifications and training
Essential criteria- Willing to undergo on the job training
- IV cannulation certificate
- Qualification at NVQ level 3
Knowledge and experience
Essential criteria- Interest in the care of people
- Good team working skills
- Good communication skills
- Flexible and adaptable
- Previous care experience
- Previous customer care experience
Specific skills
Essential criteria- Well-motivated and enthusiastic
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Effective organisational skills
You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.
If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION- We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Please apply promptly
- Please read the job description and tailor your application to reflect the role
- Correspondence will be via Trac, text and email. Please check your email and Trac account regularly.
- Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band
- If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion
- It is your responsibility to assist us in the timely receipt of appropriate references
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