Job summary
You will be part of our team of clinical imaging assistants working closely with radiographers, consultant radiologists and surgeons and other healthcare professionals. The role is busy, varied and rewarding. Your day-to-day duties will include:
- providing reassurance to patients
- carrying out patient safety screening checks
- preparing patients for examination and accompanying patients to and from scanner rooms
- making sure the working environment is clean and hygienic
- helping to maintain equipment and reporting any faults
- assisting with procedures
- clerical tasks such as data input, image transfer, ordering stocks of consumable items
- patient reception services
Main duties of the job
Shifts will involve working variable days over a 7-day week, (3 x 11.5 shifts with a 30-minute unpaid break) across several locations inManchesterand the surrounding area. Enhancements apply to weekend and bank holiday working.
Full time 34.5hpw and part time (minimum 23hrs per week).
The skills, experience and knowledge required for this role are sound demonstrable educational background and qualifications, good IT skills, experience of working or volunteering in a public service sector. Experience of working or volunteering within a healthcare setting would be beneficial.
You will be committed to providing safe, caring and accessible care to patients. You will enjoy being part of a highly professional and diverse team. Flexibility and adaptability to change in a fast paced working environment. You will have a good understanding of health and safety, patient confidentiality, discretion and trustworthiness . Physical dexterity, co-ordination and sensory skills will be essential in supporting radiographers with positioning patients for their scan. You will be reliable and a good attitude towards attendance and punctuality.
About the benefits and rewards
- Company salary sacrifice pension scheme
- 27 days holiday plus public holidays rising with service
- Life assurance cover at 4 x annual salary
- Support for professional and personal wellbeing
- Employee benefits programme
- Complementary healthcare scheme
- Service recognition
About us
Cobalt Health is a medical charity pioneering innovation in medical imaging diagnosis by investing in equipment, integrated research and education to improve outcomes for patients now and in the future. Each year it provides diagnostic imaging for over 140,000 patients at its imaging centres and on mobile scanners located across the UK. The Charity is the leading provider of ultra-low dose CT lung cancer screening services in the UK, working in partnership with the NHS.
I CARE our values - our culture - our purpose
Patient care is at the heart of all we do. We carefully select people who can show us how they share these same values and can contribute to a culture of respect, diversity, vision and a commitment to continuous learning and development.
Date posted
19 September 2024
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience £21,735 - £22,218pa based on 34.5hpw
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Compressed hours
Reference number
B0307-CIAMAN-SEPT24
Job locations
Linton House Clinic
Thirlestaine Road
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL53 7AS
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Title: Targeted Lung Health Check (TLHC) Clinical Imaging Assistant (Mid Level)
Main Place of Work:Work will be based at several sites within a key geographical region where the TLHC services operate. Either Manchester, Greater Manchester or Liverpool. This role is not considered a mobile role due to no requirement for travel outside the nominated region.
Responsible to: TLHC Operations Manager/CT and PET/CT Manager (as allocated on employment)
Accountable to: Chief Executive, Cobalt Health
Line management
There is no line management responsibilities associated with this role
Job Purpose:
To work as part of the team within the TLHC diagnostic imaging services, to include reception, clerical, technical and caring duties as allocated under the direction and supervision of the line manager, or senior radiographer in charge of the unit.
To provide support for patients and relatives attending the TLHC units for imaging examinations.
Key Relationships
Cobalt clinical teams, mobile site staff, Cobalt operational and logistics teams, support engineers and patients and relatives.
Key areas of responsibility will include:
Operational Duties
At all times to maintain a positive partnership with NHS Hospitals and TLHC programme teams on behalf of Cobalt and ensure continuity of TLHC services in various locations in the North West region of UK in line with Charity values.
Assist in the organisation and smooth running of day to day scanning lists.
Liaise with multidisciplinary teams for example nursing teams onsite and programme managers during scanning sessions.
To respond to the requests of the TLHC operations manager, PET/CT manager and senior radiographers running the scanning session.
Reception duties to include, meet and greet patients arriving for imaging, check patient personal data including consent to imaging procedures, Scheduling patient appointments if necessary, answering e-mail and telephone enquiries.
Provide reassurance, emotional and physical support to patients throughout their attendance to the unit.
Provide information to patients about their examination and any follow up where necessary.
Support, welcome and assist friends and relatives accompanying patients.
Help patients prepare for an examination including undressing, reassurance and explanation, portering duties for those who require assistance. Escorting patients to and from mobile scanners.
Care for patients prior to, during and post procedure taking into account their individual needs whilst maintaining privacy and dignity at all times.
Conduct consent and screening safety checks with patients prior to examination to ensure their suitability for imaging examinations or procedures and to ensure that any contraindications are brought to the immediate attention of the supervising radiographer or line manager.
Prepare clinical areas under the supervision of the radiographer in charge.
Manage busy patient lists liaising with the nursing team to ensure efficient patient workflow through the unit.
Support the radiographers with the positioning of patients on the scanners and set up of equipment under the supervision of radiographers, operating safely in accordance with all health and safety policies.
Work in accordance with the CT local rules, systems of work and operational procedures to maintain safety at all times.
Working to set standards and protocols in accordance with best practice and in a manner that meets professional, departmental and legal standards and requirements, in particular Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations2017 (IRMER).
Data entry using radiology information systems (RIS), data sharing and checking image transfer is completed using CIMAR and Picture Archive (PACs), Image Exchange Portal (IEP) and other associated information systems ensuring accurate, legible, comprehensive medical records are maintained.
To assist the radiographer with the development and implementation of workflow/process improvements in their area.
To ensure a clean, safe and appropriate environment that facilitates the prevention and control of infections in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Provide basic life support in emergency situations, perform and record basic observations and complete medical documentation.
Specific Duties
To understand and support the duties of the clinical department managers, superintendents and senior radiographers through regular communications and/or meetings and to use this knowledge effectively in planning of daily responsibilities.
To assist the clinical department managers, superintendents or senior radiographers with the development of and implementation of workflow/processes within the TLHC service and the clinical imaging assistant team.
To assist in clinical audits, collate data and generate KPI reports with accuracy and attention to detail.
To support the service during external visits by Trust or industry stakeholders including CQC and QSI inspectors.
Participate in clinical imaging assistant team meetings and when requested provide update reports in area of work.
Support the delivery of induction, education and clinical training to colleagues within the team.
Maintain up to date and accurate personal CPD records and participate in appraisal and mandatory training.
Liaise with the Infection Control Lead to monitor and maintain environmental and patient equipment cleanliness and complete necessary checklists in accordance with the infection prevention and control program.
Responsibility for stock checking consumables and ensuring correct levels are maintained, including items on the resuscitation trolley/bag and maintaining accurate monthly records.
Dispense drugs as a designated practitioner under the direction of the medical practitioner or appointed practitioner (line manager) and maintain accurate records in accordance with medicine management legislation.
Remove IV cannula in accordance with departmental procedures and policy and infection control practice [if relevant to the service].
Any other duties in accordance with the level of the role.
Management of Resources
Monitor and maintain laundry supplies and clinical consumables.
Monitor and maintain beverage/refreshment supplies.
Responsible for maintaining adequate supplies of stationery and marketing literature on the TLHC units.
Teamwork
To work collaboratively with other departments within Cobalt.
Taking an active part in team meetings.
Champion the professional integrity of the organisation.
Adhere to corporate policy and procedure.
Advise and mentor staff members, particularly junior staff members.
Confidentiality
Under no circumstances either during or after the end of your employment (however it is terminated) may you divulge to any unauthorised person confidential information relating to the Charity. This includes, but is not limited to, information covering patients, individual staff records, industrial relations, financial affairs, contract terms and prices or business forecasts.
Data Protection
If required to do so, to obtain, process and/or use information held on computer or other IT system in a fair and lawful way. To hold data only for specific registered purpose and not use or disclose it in any way incompatible with such purpose. To disclose data only to authorised persons or organisations as instructed.
DBS Disclosure
All appointments are subject to a satisfactory initial DBS check by the Disclosure and Baring Service and satisfactory repeat checks, carried out in line with the policy in force at the time. Failure to disclose any convictions or cautions may result in the withdrawal of the post or termination of contract.
Equality and Diversity
It is the responsibility of all employees to support the Charitys vision of promoting a positive approach to diversity and equality of opportunity, to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage in service delivery and employment, and to manage, support or comply through the implementation of Equality & Diversity Strategies and Policies.
Health & Safety
In addition to any responsibilities specified within your job description above, it is your duty to:
Take reasonable care of the health and safety of yourself and of the other people who may be affected by actions and omissions at work.
Co-operate with the employer in ensuring that all statutory and other requirements are complied with.
Infection Control
Make themselves aware of their responsibilities for infection prevention and control. Cooperate with the employer in ensuring that all infection prevention and control policies and procedures are complied with. Conduct hand hygiene in accordance with Cobalt policy, challenging those around you who do not.
Information Governance
You should be aware of all information governance policies and procedures, in order to ensure necessary safeguards are upheld for the appropriate use of patient and personal information. You are required to undertake the Data Protection training included in the NHS IT Governance Toolkit as instructed.
Personal Development
You are required to participate in the organisations annual appraisal scheme. The end of year appraisal will include a personal development review where progress made over the last year is discussed and agreed. Focus on the following years departmental and personal objectives will be identified, discussed and agreed.
You are expected to maintain competency, learning new techniques and technology as required and retain records of continuing professional development (cpd) to ensure continuity of membership to your professional organisation.
All staff are encouraged to participate in training/activities that will help develop their wider skills and assist them in managing their personal welfare and be attentive to the welfare of colleagues.
Completion of Cobalt Healths mandatory training programme.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Title: Targeted Lung Health Check (TLHC) Clinical Imaging Assistant (Mid Level)
Main Place of Work:Work will be based at several sites within a key geographical region where the TLHC services operate. Either Manchester, Greater Manchester or Liverpool. This role is not considered a mobile role due to no requirement for travel outside the nominated region.
Responsible to: TLHC Operations Manager/CT and PET/CT Manager (as allocated on employment)
Accountable to: Chief Executive, Cobalt Health
Line management
There is no line management responsibilities associated with this role
Job Purpose:
To work as part of the team within the TLHC diagnostic imaging services, to include reception, clerical, technical and caring duties as allocated under the direction and supervision of the line manager, or senior radiographer in charge of the unit.
To provide support for patients and relatives attending the TLHC units for imaging examinations.
Key Relationships
Cobalt clinical teams, mobile site staff, Cobalt operational and logistics teams, support engineers and patients and relatives.
Key areas of responsibility will include:
Operational Duties
At all times to maintain a positive partnership with NHS Hospitals and TLHC programme teams on behalf of Cobalt and ensure continuity of TLHC services in various locations in the North West region of UK in line with Charity values.
Assist in the organisation and smooth running of day to day scanning lists.
Liaise with multidisciplinary teams for example nursing teams onsite and programme managers during scanning sessions.
To respond to the requests of the TLHC operations manager, PET/CT manager and senior radiographers running the scanning session.
Reception duties to include, meet and greet patients arriving for imaging, check patient personal data including consent to imaging procedures, Scheduling patient appointments if necessary, answering e-mail and telephone enquiries.
Provide reassurance, emotional and physical support to patients throughout their attendance to the unit.
Provide information to patients about their examination and any follow up where necessary.
Support, welcome and assist friends and relatives accompanying patients.
Help patients prepare for an examination including undressing, reassurance and explanation, portering duties for those who require assistance. Escorting patients to and from mobile scanners.
Care for patients prior to, during and post procedure taking into account their individual needs whilst maintaining privacy and dignity at all times.
Conduct consent and screening safety checks with patients prior to examination to ensure their suitability for imaging examinations or procedures and to ensure that any contraindications are brought to the immediate attention of the supervising radiographer or line manager.
Prepare clinical areas under the supervision of the radiographer in charge.
Manage busy patient lists liaising with the nursing team to ensure efficient patient workflow through the unit.
Support the radiographers with the positioning of patients on the scanners and set up of equipment under the supervision of radiographers, operating safely in accordance with all health and safety policies.
Work in accordance with the CT local rules, systems of work and operational procedures to maintain safety at all times.
Working to set standards and protocols in accordance with best practice and in a manner that meets professional, departmental and legal standards and requirements, in particular Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations2017 (IRMER).
Data entry using radiology information systems (RIS), data sharing and checking image transfer is completed using CIMAR and Picture Archive (PACs), Image Exchange Portal (IEP) and other associated information systems ensuring accurate, legible, comprehensive medical records are maintained.
To assist the radiographer with the development and implementation of workflow/process improvements in their area.
To ensure a clean, safe and appropriate environment that facilitates the prevention and control of infections in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Provide basic life support in emergency situations, perform and record basic observations and complete medical documentation.
Specific Duties
To understand and support the duties of the clinical department managers, superintendents and senior radiographers through regular communications and/or meetings and to use this knowledge effectively in planning of daily responsibilities.
To assist the clinical department managers, superintendents or senior radiographers with the development of and implementation of workflow/processes within the TLHC service and the clinical imaging assistant team.
To assist in clinical audits, collate data and generate KPI reports with accuracy and attention to detail.
To support the service during external visits by Trust or industry stakeholders including CQC and QSI inspectors.
Participate in clinical imaging assistant team meetings and when requested provide update reports in area of work.
Support the delivery of induction, education and clinical training to colleagues within the team.
Maintain up to date and accurate personal CPD records and participate in appraisal and mandatory training.
Liaise with the Infection Control Lead to monitor and maintain environmental and patient equipment cleanliness and complete necessary checklists in accordance with the infection prevention and control program.
Responsibility for stock checking consumables and ensuring correct levels are maintained, including items on the resuscitation trolley/bag and maintaining accurate monthly records.
Dispense drugs as a designated practitioner under the direction of the medical practitioner or appointed practitioner (line manager) and maintain accurate records in accordance with medicine management legislation.
Remove IV cannula in accordance with departmental procedures and policy and infection control practice [if relevant to the service].
Any other duties in accordance with the level of the role.
Management of Resources
Monitor and maintain laundry supplies and clinical consumables.
Monitor and maintain beverage/refreshment supplies.
Responsible for maintaining adequate supplies of stationery and marketing literature on the TLHC units.
Teamwork
To work collaboratively with other departments within Cobalt.
Taking an active part in team meetings.
Champion the professional integrity of the organisation.
Adhere to corporate policy and procedure.
Advise and mentor staff members, particularly junior staff members.
Confidentiality
Under no circumstances either during or after the end of your employment (however it is terminated) may you divulge to any unauthorised person confidential information relating to the Charity. This includes, but is not limited to, information covering patients, individual staff records, industrial relations, financial affairs, contract terms and prices or business forecasts.
Data Protection
If required to do so, to obtain, process and/or use information held on computer or other IT system in a fair and lawful way. To hold data only for specific registered purpose and not use or disclose it in any way incompatible with such purpose. To disclose data only to authorised persons or organisations as instructed.
DBS Disclosure
All appointments are subject to a satisfactory initial DBS check by the Disclosure and Baring Service and satisfactory repeat checks, carried out in line with the policy in force at the time. Failure to disclose any convictions or cautions may result in the withdrawal of the post or termination of contract.
Equality and Diversity
It is the responsibility of all employees to support the Charitys vision of promoting a positive approach to diversity and equality of opportunity, to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage in service delivery and employment, and to manage, support or comply through the implementation of Equality & Diversity Strategies and Policies.
Health & Safety
In addition to any responsibilities specified within your job description above, it is your duty to:
Take reasonable care of the health and safety of yourself and of the other people who may be affected by actions and omissions at work.
Co-operate with the employer in ensuring that all statutory and other requirements are complied with.
Infection Control
Make themselves aware of their responsibilities for infection prevention and control. Cooperate with the employer in ensuring that all infection prevention and control policies and procedures are complied with. Conduct hand hygiene in accordance with Cobalt policy, challenging those around you who do not.
Information Governance
You should be aware of all information governance policies and procedures, in order to ensure necessary safeguards are upheld for the appropriate use of patient and personal information. You are required to undertake the Data Protection training included in the NHS IT Governance Toolkit as instructed.
Personal Development
You are required to participate in the organisations annual appraisal scheme. The end of year appraisal will include a personal development review where progress made over the last year is discussed and agreed. Focus on the following years departmental and personal objectives will be identified, discussed and agreed.
You are expected to maintain competency, learning new techniques and technology as required and retain records of continuing professional development (cpd) to ensure continuity of membership to your professional organisation.
All staff are encouraged to participate in training/activities that will help develop their wider skills and assist them in managing their personal welfare and be attentive to the welfare of colleagues.
Completion of Cobalt Healths mandatory training programme.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum of five GCSEs (Grades A-C), to include English
- language, Maths and a Science subject or demonstrable relevant
- experience.
- Basic Life Support Certification
Desirable
- First Aid at Work Certification.
- Fire Marshal Certification.
- Care certification.
- NVQ Level II in Health and Social Care or Level 2 Diploma in
- Clinical Healthcare Support or equivalent experience.
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Strong customer service skills.
- Confidentiality, discretion and trustworthiness.
- Ability to relate to people of all ages and backgrounds.
- Work well with other members of the team including
- communicating effectively, being kind and considerate, reliable
- and enthusiastic.
- Ability to work on your own initiative and be responsible for your
- own actions or decisions.
- Excellent listening skills.
- Help others in the team achieve their objectives and deliver safe,
- effective care.
- Ability to prioritise workloads.
Desirable
- Full driving license to enable travel to various locations.
- Depending on work location and public transport infrastructure
- this may not be essential.
- An understanding and application of health and safety
- regulations and infection control policy relating to a healthcare
- environment.
- Ability to use IT systems to a high level, gather data, compile
- complex information and prepare reports.
- Ability to develop, plan and implement goals.
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience in healthcare and patient focused services.
- Experience dealing with members of the general public, relatives
- and carers
Desirable
- Experience working with unwell patients and assistance with their
- personal care.
Personal attributes
Essential
- Well organised with excellent interpersonal and communication
- and literacy skills.
- Flexible temperament towards working hours.
- Caring for the people who use our services, their families and
- carers, and other staff.
- Compassion, patience and empathy and the ability to offer
- reassurance to anxious or distressed patients.
- Respectful of others and genuinely treating them how you would
- want to be treated.
- Physical dexterity, co-ordination and sensory skills required for
- positioning of or handling patients safely.
- Motivated commitment to continuing professional development
- and self-improvement.
- Able to deal with bodily fluids, faeces, vomit.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum of five GCSEs (Grades A-C), to include English
- language, Maths and a Science subject or demonstrable relevant
- experience.
- Basic Life Support Certification
Desirable
- First Aid at Work Certification.
- Fire Marshal Certification.
- Care certification.
- NVQ Level II in Health and Social Care or Level 2 Diploma in
- Clinical Healthcare Support or equivalent experience.
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Strong customer service skills.
- Confidentiality, discretion and trustworthiness.
- Ability to relate to people of all ages and backgrounds.
- Work well with other members of the team including
- communicating effectively, being kind and considerate, reliable
- and enthusiastic.
- Ability to work on your own initiative and be responsible for your
- own actions or decisions.
- Excellent listening skills.
- Help others in the team achieve their objectives and deliver safe,
- effective care.
- Ability to prioritise workloads.
Desirable
- Full driving license to enable travel to various locations.
- Depending on work location and public transport infrastructure
- this may not be essential.
- An understanding and application of health and safety
- regulations and infection control policy relating to a healthcare
- environment.
- Ability to use IT systems to a high level, gather data, compile
- complex information and prepare reports.
- Ability to develop, plan and implement goals.
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience in healthcare and patient focused services.
- Experience dealing with members of the general public, relatives
- and carers
Desirable
- Experience working with unwell patients and assistance with their
- personal care.
Personal attributes
Essential
- Well organised with excellent interpersonal and communication
- and literacy skills.
- Flexible temperament towards working hours.
- Caring for the people who use our services, their families and
- carers, and other staff.
- Compassion, patience and empathy and the ability to offer
- reassurance to anxious or distressed patients.
- Respectful of others and genuinely treating them how you would
- want to be treated.
- Physical dexterity, co-ordination and sensory skills required for
- positioning of or handling patients safely.
- Motivated commitment to continuing professional development
- and self-improvement.
- Able to deal with bodily fluids, faeces, vomit.
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Cobalt
Address
Linton House Clinic
Thirlestaine Road
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL53 7AS
Employer's website
https://www.cobalthealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Employer details
Employer name
Cobalt
Address
Linton House Clinic
Thirlestaine Road
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL53 7AS
Employer's website
https://www.cobalthealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
For questions about the job, contact:
Claire Finan
Date posted
19 September 2024
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience £21,735 - £22,218pa based on 34.5hpw
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Compressed hours
Reference number
B0307-CIAMAN-SEPT24
Job locations
Linton House Clinic
Thirlestaine Road
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL53 7AS