The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Healthcare Assistant

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for 3 Health Care Support Workers to work within the Department of Clinical Radiology.Applications are invited from individuals who have experience of working within a health care environment.The successful candidates will be required to support the Radiology team in providing high standards of care to patients who attend for examinations within CT, Ultrasound, Breast Screening as well as the Radiology inpatient Bed Wait facility and also the CT mobile scanner located at Badsley Moor Lane.

Main duties of the job

The post includes supporting patients having interventionalprocedures, assisting with the running of clinic lists, assisting the Nursing staff with their duties and the general house keeping of the department.The post holder will be expected to be competent in intravenous cannulation we will support you to learn and develop this therefore previous experience is not essential on application.You must be able to communicate well with patients, members of the public as well as all members of staff within the multi-disciplinary team. You will offer a patient centred approach and maintain privacy and dignity at all times.Applicants must have NVQ Level 3 in Health or Social Care or equivalent such as Care certificate.

A pleasant and caring manner and the ability to work as part of a team isessential for the role.The post will include weekend work on a rotational basis and extended working days and will include Bank holidays.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall

But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence

Certificates of Sponsorship

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Date posted

07 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-24-12-076

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Care Certificate
Completion of a clinical skills competency- based workbook or equivalent relevant experience to vocational qualification level 3, or willingness to undertake
GCSE Maths & English Grade C/4 or above or qualified to equivalent Functional skills level 2 in Maths & English, or willingness to undertake

Experience

Essential

Care experience working in a health or social care setting

knowledge

Essential

Confidentiality understanding of Information Governance
Knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety
Knowledge of clinical patient observations
Willingness to undertake competencies supported by clinical skills training and education to gain theoretical underpinning knowledge in a range of clinical interventions and use of test equipment e.g. blood glucose monitors, venepuncture, cannulation etc.

Desirable

Knowledge and understanding of current healthcare issues

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Care Certificate
Completion of a clinical skills competency- based workbook or equivalent relevant experience to vocational qualification level 3, or willingness to undertake
GCSE Maths & English Grade C/4 or above or qualified to equivalent Functional skills level 2 in Maths & English, or willingness to undertake

Experience

Essential

Care experience working in a health or social care setting

knowledge

Essential

Confidentiality understanding of Information Governance
Knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety
Knowledge of clinical patient observations
Willingness to undertake competencies supported by clinical skills training and education to gain theoretical underpinning knowledge in a range of clinical interventions and use of test equipment e.g. blood glucose monitors, venepuncture, cannulation etc.

Desirable

Knowledge and understanding of current healthcare issues

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.