About this role
Job summary
Are you looking for a new challenge in a rewarding environment? The Imaging Department at Good Hope Hospital (part of UHB NHS Trust Birmingham) have vacancies for Imaging Department Assistants to join their busy, friendly team.
Radiology provides a wide range of imaging investigations within various imaging modalities, including plain film, MRI, CT, and Ultrasound.
Applicants must have NVQ Level 2 or equivalent Trust based competency.
Previous clinical experience in a healthcare setting is desirable.
You will need to be flexible in your approach to work and be able to work varied shifts across a 7-day week rota, with an expectation to provide cover for other Imaging Support Workers absences to meet service needs.
The Imaging Department Assistant will be a key member of the multidisciplinary team involved in the provision of a patient centred imaging service.
The post holder will assist radiographic and other qualified staff in maintaining the patient environment to the highest standard and ensuring patient movement to and from the examination rooms is carried out safely, efficiently and in a dignified manner. Where appropriate, will assist clinical members during radiological examinations and procedures.
In line with service needs, may be required to provide clerical support including reception duties, attending patients on arrival and telephone enquiries.
The post holder will be required to gain knowledge and skills to meet the Occupational Standards relevant to the post.
Main duties of the job
To liaise with radiographers and with reference to prioritising patients.
To assist and support Radiographers, assistant practitioners and Radiologists when undertaking imaging examinations of patients.
To communicate with patients and carers in difficult circumstances. To be able to persuade and encourage patients in a tactful manner.
To ring wards and organise patient's visits to the department, and to communicate with portering staff. To contact and liaise with transport when arranging for out patients to return home.
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job description Job responsibilities *Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
* Meets Trust numeracy and literacy test requirements. * NVQ 2 or equivalent Trust based competency.
Desirable
* Care Certificate * IV Cannulation.
Experience Essential
* Evidence of working with the General Public * All job-related training will be provided.
Additional Criteria Essential
* Good communication skills * Basic IT skills * Uses initiative and discretion. * Exhibits leadership, personal authority and desire to perform well. * Possesses the ability to create a wellmotivated team. * Demonstrates the capacity to maintain a professional) and courteous conduct in difficult/contentious situations. * Keen to learn and able to use own initiative.
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.
Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address Good Hope Hospital
Rectory Rd
Sutton Coldfield
West Midlands
B75 7RR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)