About this role
Job summary
This role has been approved for advertising; however, it is also being assessed as a suitable alternative employment opportunity. As a result, the vacancy may be withdrawn or there may be a delay before shortlisting can begin.
This role is open to all applicants. However, in line with Cornwall First recruitment principles, initial shortlisting will prioritise applicants from Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and the Integrated Care Board for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
The successful candidate will be required to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team within the Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) department assisting in the smooth running of MRI scanning, there will be the occasional requirement to support Computed Tomography (CT) scanning lists and other departments in clinical imaging as required. Within this role you will be required to perform dedicated specialised tasks specific to the area you are working in. The post holder will also be expected to provide support to the multidisciplinary team across the wider clinical imaging service to deliver high standards of patient care.
This role is based at RCH but there will be an expectation that the successful will rotate to Bodmin CDC as required. For this reason, transport and a driving licence are required
The post holder is expected to hold an NVQ at level 3 within healthcare
Main duties of the job
A member of the clinical imaging team, helping to provide high standards of care.
Comply with local and Trust procedures to ensure health and safety in the workplace.
Undertake clinical procedures, with a degree of autonomy to support pre, peri and post procedural care.
Support the practitioners in managing clinical workflow through the service
Undertake general administrative and clerical duties as required.
Support new members of the CIA team in their development.
About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with
visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research active organisation.
It's established South West Clinical School in Cornwall exists to promote clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence-based activities. Read their research paper to find out more.
Job description Job responsibilities
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To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
Identity Checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Occupational Health clearance Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check Right to work in the UK For further information please visit:
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We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
NVQ/BTEC level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent
Experience Essential
Previous experience in Healthcare
Desirable
Previous experience of a support worker role. Previous experience of working within a clinical imaging modality e.g CT / MRI Experience of working in MRI Experience of working in the NHS
Practical and Intellectual Skills Essential
Effective and adaptable communication skills Knowledgeable of safety procedures related to clinical imaging and health e.g. COSHH, infection prevention, manual handling. Knowledge of aseptic non technique and sterile procedures Able to complete pre-procedural checks in at least one modality.
Desirable
Comprehensive knowledge of health & safety within at least one imaging modality Can perform specialist procedures (ie cannulation, venepuncture etc)
Dispostion / Attitude / Adjustment Essential
Take responsibility for developing one self Motivated to learn Flexible in working patterns and location
training Essential
RCHT/ NHS Mandatory training
Desirable
Demonstrates continual development
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 Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address Treliske Hospital, Truro
Truro
TR1 3LJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)