About this role
Job summary
Join our Nuclear Medicine and PET-CT team and play a vital role in delivering outstanding patient care.
As a Clinical Imaging Assistant, you will support patients throughout their diagnostic journey, helping to ensure a safe, efficient and compassionate experience from referral through to scan. With demand for Nuclear Medicine and PET-CT services growing, this is an exciting opportunity to join a specialised area of healthcare and develop valuable clinical skills.
Working closely with radiographers, technologists and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will greet and prepare patients for their scans, complete pre-scan checks, support clinical procedures and assist with the smooth day-to-day running of the department. No previous Nuclear Medicine experience is required, as full training will be provided.
Main duties of the job
The Clinical Imaging Assistant is appointed to support the nuclear medicine technologists or radiographers in a clinical and clerical capacity.The post holder will meet patients and run through a checklist to confirm they are suitable for scanning as well as preparing the department before and after use.
What you'll be doing Welcoming and supporting patients attending for Nuclear Medicine and PET-CT scans. Explaining procedures and helping patients feel comfortable and informed. Performing pre-scan checks, including consent, glucose monitoring and cannulation (training provided). Assisting radiographers and technologists with clinical lists and patient preparation. Completing essential administrative and record-keeping tasks. Managing stock, ordering supplies and receiving deliveries. Supporting patients within the department and across the hospital as required. What we're looking for A caring, personable and professional individual. Excellent communication and organisational skills. A flexible, proactive approach and willingness to learn. The ability to work effectively as part of a busy clinical team.
About us
Everyone matters at the RUHWe want to be an outstanding place for us to work in and our patients to be cared for in.By learning from and embracing diversity, we create stronger and more inclusive teams which helps us to provide better care to our patients as well as supporting the wellbeing of each other.How we Work TogetherAs one team, we will live our values of everyone matters, working together to make a difference. This enables us to provide the best possible care for the people we work with, people we care for and people in our community. You can find out more about our valuesand vision hereOur policies and proceduresThese guide us in how to keep patients, carers, visitors, colleagues as well as all our information safe. We embrace a culture of learning and curiosity with kindness and civility, free from blame to enable us to learn from incidents and continue to improve together.Patient ExperienceEnsuring our patients are cared for safely and have a positive experience isimportant to us. No matter our role at the RUH, we can all make a difference to improving patient and family experience
Job description Job responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
Working pattern The department operates Monday to Friday. The role includes a mix of 9am-5pm shifts and at least one 12-hour shift (8am-8pm), with flexibility required as service demand grows.
This varied and rewarding role offers a unique opportunity to gain experience in a highly specialised imaging service while making a real difference to patient care every day.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Level 3 qualifications
Desirable
Knowledge or experience of working with radiation Experience in a hospital clinical setting
Experience Essential
Experience in an assistant or service role Customer or patient interaction
Desirable
experience within NHS
specfic skills Essential
Own initiative Work as a team Aware of own limitations Flexible and proactive
Desirable
Computer literate: able to use Microsoft Office Soliton or RIS or Millenium knowledge
Physical Skills Essential
Manual handling awareness or experience
Desirable
First Aid or BLS knowledge or training Cannulation or venepuncture
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal United Hospital
Combe Park
Bath
BA1 3NG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)