About this role
Job summary
Are you a passionate, driven, enthusiastic individual? Then look no further!
An amazing position is available for an Apprentice Radiography Assistant Practitioner! You will support the plain film service based at Royal Preston Hospital although there will be some requirement to work at other Trust sites.
You will be working initially as an Apprentice Radiographic Assistant Practitioner (paid at band 3) under IR(ME)R to produce high quality plain film images to aid in the diagnosis of patients conditions. Including working alongside radiographic practitioners in ED, fracture clinic, main x-ray and chest clinic.
There will be an expectation to work evenings and weekends.
You will be expected to engage with the university training course alongside clinical apprenticeship work to succeed in qualifying. The department will support you to achieve the qualification by allowing study time and university attendance, as well as clinical rostering to develop and refines skills.
This role is paid at band 3 until qualification. Upon qualification, an uplift to band 4 will be applied. Please note that failure to complete the course and pass in the specified time frame may result in termination of contract due to not fulfilling post duties.
Main duties of the job
As an integral member of the x-ray department, you will consistently uphold rigorous standards of patient care. Your responsibilities include aiding radiographers in acquiring diagnostic-quality x-rays, as well as providing assistance in patient chaperoning and changing procedures.
You will adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) while continuously maintaining your competency. You will collaborate closely with radiography practitioners to ensure the provision of a seamless 24-hour service, contributing to the efficiency and effectiveness of our department's operations.
About us
We have 10,000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.
Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.
You'll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you'd never have done. You'll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path.
You'll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.
Job description Job responsibilities
Duties to include but not be limited to:
Undertake a defined range of routine diagnostic examinations. Complete the Assistant Practitioner course within 24 months of starting. Provide good quality personalised care in accordance with agreed local and national standards. Undertake duties relevant to the clinical area following achievement of competencies. Assist to maintain patient safety, confirming to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines. Assist in maintaining standards of care to improve the patient experience and outcome of care. Promote equality in care and practice by recognising, respecting and meeting the needs and choices of individuals. Contribute to maintaining safe, clean and productive environments, compliant with standards for hygiene and cleanliness. Actively try to resolve issues and complaints at local level and then report the outcome to line manager. Maintain and develop own competence. Process information according to local and national requirements.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Education Essential
GCSE in English and Mathematics - grade C or above NVQ L3 in Healthcare Care Certificate
Desirable
Basic IT skills Level 2 numeracy
Knowledge and Experience Essential
Previous experience working in an acute healthcare setting Able to demonstrate Health & Safety awareness Aware of the concept and application of confidentiality Demonstrates an understanding of the role of a band 4 assistant practitioner
Desirable
Knowledge of x-ray equipment and uses IR(ME)R Awareness
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).
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Employer details Employer name Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Preston Hospital
Sharoe Green lane,
Preston
PR2 9HT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)