About this role
Job summary
Imaging Assistants are an integral part of the Radiology Team providing a high standard of patient centered care to deliver and maintain a good patient experience.
We are looking for individuals with:
GCSE (or equivalent) in four subjects, including English Language and Mathematics Previous experience in a caring role/profession Committed to providing quality care Highly motivated and want to be a part of a dedicated team Excellent interpersonal skills and strong patient focus
You will become part of a professional and caring workforce delivering high standards of care to our patients, which is both challenging and rewarding.
The post will be a support role to patients undergoing tests and procedures, including assisting radiographers performing radiology examinations.
Applicants must be prepared to work flexibly to include early morning, evening and weekend shifts. Participation in the Bank/Statutory Holiday Rota is a requirement of this post.
The post is primarily based in the X-Ray department at Cannock Chase Hospital.
There is additionally a brand new community diagnostic centre (CDC) with Radiology facilities at Cannock Chase Hospital . This post will require rotation across both sites as required by service needs.
Main duties of the job
To ensure safe and effective clinical practice
To enhance the patient's experience
To manage and develop the performance of the team
To ensure effective contribution to the delivery of the organisation's objectives
About us
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We're passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.
We are delighted that we have been rated as"Good"by CQC. We have achievednumerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.
The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Basic Computer Skills Essential
Demonstrate use of PC and Basic IT skills
Experience Essential
Previous health or care experience GCSE or equivalent in 4 subjects including maths and english language.
Desirable
Reception/ admin experience Care Certificate
Communication skills Essential
Good verbal and written communication skills in order to deal face to face with patients in reception areas and also on the telephone
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 The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
Address Cannock Hospital
Brunswick Road
Cannock
WS11 5XY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalwolverhampton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)