About this role
Job summary
This is a temporary 9 month post to cover Maternity leave.
To assist in the smooth and efficient running of the CT & MRI department by providing clinical and administrative support and enhanced clinical skills to deliver a high-quality service to all patients both on the main site at Chesterfield Royal Hospital Foundation trust and our community diagnostic site at Walton Hospital.
Main duties of the job
- 1. Assist the Imaging Team in the care of the Patient:-
- a) Prepare patients prior to examination
- b) Assist during examination/procedures giving care and reassurance
- 2. Undertake safety questionnaires for CT and MRI
- 3. To undertake cannulation for patients
- 4. Escort patients to and from wards when required.
- 5. Assist with processing of images and post examination documentation.
- 6. Maintain a tidy and safe department ensuring rooms are adequately stocked with linen/stock/equipment.
- 7. Ensure that the Trust's Prevention and Control of Infection policies and procedures are implemented and always maintained.
- 8. Have an awareness of the Clinical Governance agenda.
- 9. Support and take active role in research and audit undertaken by other members of the multidisciplinary team.
- 10. To actively participate in the Staff Development Process Review.
- 11. Encourage, mentor and train all team members within CIA teams.
- 12. Active participation in stock control
About us
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a well performing Foundation Trust serving a population of around 441,000 across the Bolsover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Dales, North Amber Valley, High Peak and North East Derbyshire districts. With a workforce of around 3,800 staff and good financial control, currently operating with a positive financial surplus and was recently rated "Good" by the CQC following their latest inspection in February 2017.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of this post.
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE A-C Grade in English
- Willingness to undertake QCF training - Levels 3 in Health & Social Care
Desirable
- Previous relevant experience
- QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care GCSE Maths(A-C Grade)
Experience
Essential
- Experience in an environment involving people contact
- Experience in cannulation
Desirable
- Previous experience in a healthcare environment
Skills
Essential
- Well developed social skills
- Good organisational skills
- Aware of confidentiality issues
- Able to work as a member of a team
- Demonstrates personal initiative
Desirable
- Willingness to acquire new skills
- Basic computer skills
- Knowledge of CRIS system
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Smart appearance
- Good communication skills
- Shows empathy, warm personality
- Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
- Reliable
- Motivational skills
Desirable
- Personal transport
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
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Chesterfield Royal Hospital and Walton CDC Chesterfield
Chesterfield Rd, Calow
Chesterfield
S40 5BB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.chesterfieldroyal.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)