The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Healthcare Assistant

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for x1 Health Care Support Worker 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 and MRI Scanning suites as well as the inpatient Bed Wait facility and CT mobile scanner.The post includes supporting patients that may be having interventional procedures, assisting with the running of clinic lists, assisting the Nursing staff with their duties and the general house keeping of the department.A pleasant and caring manner and the ability to work as part of a team is essential to the role.The post will include weekend work on a rotational basis and extended working days and will include Bank holidays.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to be competent in intravenous cannulation and venepuncture, these are skills that we will support you to learn and develop so are 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

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is a combined acute and community Trust serving a population of over 260,000 with over 4,500 staff. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham. We are working successfully with partners across South Yorkshire as part of the Integrated Care Board where we are leading and collaborating in several key work streams and service areas, including workforce development. We combine our patient first approach with innovation and care against a backdrop of system working, as encapsulated in our Trust values

AMBITIOUS - We set high standards for the services we deliver. We aim to be an outstanding Trust and we are enthusiastic about delivering excellent health care for our patients.

CARING - We embrace the importance of giving the highest possible quality of care for our patients. We also care for each other as colleagues and for the community, our resources, our environment and our future.

TOGETHER - We value the importance of working together with patients, carers and families to ensure that we provide high quality patient centred care. We are committed to working with partners and stakeholders across Rotherham, South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw to develop sustainable services for the population we serve. Getting the right leaders in the Trust is critical to achieving.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, for both our patients and our workforce.

Date posted

24 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9165-23-11-006

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Within the relevant area

knowledge

Essential

Experience in dealing with the General Public
To have previous experience of working in a health care role
Must be prepared to attend relevant courses / study as required for the post.

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ level 3 in care or have equivalent care qualifications

Desirable

To have undertaken and be competent at Intravenous cannulation
To have experience of caring for patients undergoing clinical procedures

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Within the relevant area

knowledge

Essential

Experience in dealing with the General Public
To have previous experience of working in a health care role
Must be prepared to attend relevant courses / study as required for the post.

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ level 3 in care or have equivalent care qualifications

Desirable

To have undertaken and be competent at Intravenous cannulation
To have experience of caring for patients undergoing clinical procedures

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.