Ashton-under-Lyne - Senior Healthcare Assistant
Job overview
Senior Healthcare Assistant
Band 3- 5 hour - Permanent
This is an excellent opportunity to join a hardworking, progressive Radiology department.
You would be required to assist the Radiologists and Radiographers with many procedures, including preparing patients for examinations, receiving and booking patients in for examinations and assisting with a variety of imaging procedures within Radiology.You will have a weekly rotation through CT, MR, Ultrasound, Fluoroscopy and Breast Imaging and the nature of your work will be varied. You will also have an advocate/chaperone role on behalf of both the patient and staff during intimate or invasive procedures.
You will be a part of team of Radiology Assistants that provide excellent care to patients requiring Radiological procedures.You need to have a caring and empathetic personality.
It would be beneficial to have background experience in Clinical Support work however, radiology focused induction programme and in-house training will be provided.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide clinical support in carrying out assigned tasks and delivery of care to patients within the radiology department during all examinations.They will be responsible for providing personalised care for patients and assisting in interventional procedures, as required following appropriate training and within their scope of competence. They will also provide training, direction, and supervision to junior staff.
Working for our organisation
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviors which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
- Safety
- Care
- Respect
- Communication
- Learning
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ & Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential criteria- Awareness and understanding of importance of confidentiality.
- Knowledge of Infection Control & Safeguarding processes
Education & Qualifications
Essential criteria- Functional skills minimum Level 2 Math’s and English or GCSE equivalent or working towards.
- Completed the National Care Certificate
- Working towards or prepared to work towards obtaining an Apprenticeship in Clinical Healthcare.
Experience
Essential criteria- Experience working in a healthcare setting.
- Experience of working with the multidisciplinary team
- Experience of caring for patients.
- Experience working in a radiology setting.
- Experience of support and supervision of junior staff
- Experience of supporting Quality Improvement /audits / research and development activities
- Use of the computer systems CRIS, SECTRA and Lorenzo
Skills & Abilities
Essential criteria- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Caring/supportive attitude
- Able to work in a team.
- Able to perform routine duties, adapt and reprioritise according to patient’s needs, as necessary.
- Able to work on own initiative in delivery of patient care.
- Ability to supervise staff.
- Able to build effective relationships with patients/relatives/visitors/ Colleagues/the multi-disciplinary team and wider Trust staff
- Basic computer skills with ability / willingness to develop further IT skills.
- Committed to delivering high standards of patient care.
- Able to demonstrate a caring, friendly, open, empathetic, and compassionate demeanor.
- Professional outlook and positive attitude.
- Able to challenge unacceptable behavior and escalate issues/ concerns both timely and appropriately.
- Able to undertake the patient’s vital signs, including:
- - Temperature
- Blood Pressure
- Pulse - Respiration
- Oxygen Saturation
- Undertake a range of clinical competencies e.g., Venipuncture and cannulation
Work Related Circumstances
Desirable criteria- Able to meet the flexible needs of the role and duty roster.