Radiology Support Worker (Breast Imaging)
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Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to work within the Breast Imaging Team in our Breast Care Centre at Ipswich Hospital as a . Radiology Support Worker (Breast Imaging).
The NHS Breast Screening Programme for East Suffolk and Breast Imaging is part of the Breast Care Centre at Ipswich Hospital.
This post is part time 13.5 hours per week to be worked: Monday, Tuesday and Friday, 8:30am-1pm (subject to change upon needs of the service).
You must possess excellent communication and Information Technology skills, and be a good team player. You will need to be able to work under your own initiative but with a high level of supervision and with good support. Appropriate training will be given.
Main duties of the job- To assist the Radiologist with ultrasound examinations and image guided biopsies.
- To provide an excellent standard of care to women attending for breast imaging.
- To give appropriate instructions, assistance and information to women attending for examinations.
- Know when to seek assistance and refer to others.
- To maintain stock levels and keep the room and trollies clean and tidy.
- To meet the psychological needs of anxious patients undergoing biopsies and carry out basic nursing procedures to dress puncture sites and give after-care advice.
- To support patients and relatives who may be in a distressed or anxious state with sensitivity and empathy.
- Enter data on to the CRIS computer system.
- To adhere to documented procedures to ensure delivery of a quality service at all times.
Working for our organisation
We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients’ own homes.
We are the largest NHS organisation in East Anglia, employing more than 12,000 staff.
We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.
Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.
Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.
We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what’s widely regarded as the world’s best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full details of the duties and responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- 5 GCSE’s or equivalent, grade C / grade 4 or above – must include English and Maths.
Experience
Essential criteria- Previous experience of working as part of a team.
- Previous NHS experience in a patient care role.
- Experience in working in breast screening or imaging.
Knowledge
Essential criteria- Ability to acquire and apply technical and practical skills.
- Ability to follow and carry out instructions.
- Understand the need for confidentiality.
- Able to work under supervision and on own initiative.
- Able to use a PC.
- Understanding of anxieties and fears of patients undergoing procedure
Please note that where response levels are exceptional we may close the post before the specified date, therefore early application is recommended.
Please make sure that you read the Job Description and Person Specification attached and that your statement in support reflects this as your application will be judged against these criteria.
Secondment - if you are interested in undertaking a role on a secondment basis, please ensure that you have discussed this with your current line manager prior to submitting your application. Please note if you are already an employee of ESNEFT fixed term roles will only be offered on a secondment basis.
When providing reference details please provide email addresses so references can be sought promptly to cover the last 3 years of employment.
Successful candidates may be charged for their DBS check. Please ensure you read the information found in the attached DBS Information document
The Trust is committed to its staff and their development and to equal opportunities and diversity. Applications are welcomed from all sections of the community.
Whilst we welcome applications from all and your application will be considered on individual merit, if you are offered a position and require a Skilled Worker Certificate of Sponsorship we may not be able to process your application to the final stage due Home Office eligibility.
In submitting an application form, you authorise East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process should you be appointed to the post.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust; we look forward to receiving your application for employment.