Healthcare Assistant

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 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 as well as the Radiology inpatient Bed Wait facility and also the CT mobile scanner located at Badsley Moor Lane.

The post includes supporting patients 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.

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 is essential for 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

Based within the Clinical Radiology Department the Health care support worker will assist the Registered Nurses, Radiographers, Sonographers, Advanced Practitioners and Radiologists in the day to day care of patients within the Clinical Radiology Department including Ultrasound, CT, Breast screening and MRI modalities, they will also work alongside Registered Nurses and Radiologists during Interventional Procedures and provide care and support to the patients in the inpatient Bed Wait area.

The post holder will work as part of the multidisciplinary team delivering a range of designated tasks/duties of a clinical and non- clinical nature including personal compassionate care to patients, working within agreed policy and procedures. The post holder will undertake assessment and recording of basic patient clinical observations/test results as part of the overall assessment of a patient.

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

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) band 2 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship

From the 09 April 2025 we cannot sponsor band 3 entry level roles

Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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