Job summary
We are looking for a CT Imaging Assistant to join our growing team. We are in the process of developing our services at the new Newmarket Community Diagnostic Centre. We are looking to ensure our services are robust in providing high quality CT scanning.
CT Imaging Assistants are pivotal in the care provided for our patients and are fully integrated into the CT team. Wellbeing is a priority for our staff and staff are highly valued across the team.
We are in need of additional staff to develop the service at the Newmarket CDC, as well as to support staff at the West Suffolk Hospital.
We are keen to acquire individuals who have the desire to learn and will thrive in a busy working environment. We are happy to consider part time and full-time applicants.
West Suffolk CT team are a friendly department and look forward to welcoming successful candidates.
Main duties of the job
The role will involve being responsible for providing a range of personal care to patients and for carrying out a range of clinical duties under the guidance of a registered healthcare professional. Undertake high quality, caring and compassionate personal care/clinical and associated duties under the direction and supervision of the registered professional both independently and working as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
The CT Imaging assistant will make a valuable and important contribution to the delivery of high-quality healthcare in the Trust. Your role is to support the registered professional in the delivery of safe, effective, compassionate care to patients and their relatives.
We are looking for a candidate who is ambitious, a motivated learner, a team player, has a passion for a career in cross sectional imaging with patient care at the forefront of their practice.
We are keen for candidates to contact us prior to interview to discuss the role and opportunities available.
About us
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description attached to view main duties of role.
Many of our staff have worked at the West Suffolk for a number of years creating a real sense of community. We are at an extremely exciting phase in our development with the new CDC underway. The department has QSI accreditation which we are extremely proud of, demonstrating our commitment to quality care.
West Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust is a district general hospital in the beautiful market town, Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk. The surrounding area has plenty to offer for all ages. With easy access to London, Cambridge and Ipswich.
We have to offer :-
3 GE CT Ascend scanners, 1 GE Apex CT scanner.
Training opportunities.
Extended days, condensed week working.
Part time
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description attached to view main duties of role.
Many of our staff have worked at the West Suffolk for a number of years creating a real sense of community. We are at an extremely exciting phase in our development with the new CDC underway. The department has QSI accreditation which we are extremely proud of, demonstrating our commitment to quality care.
West Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust is a district general hospital in the beautiful market town, Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk. The surrounding area has plenty to offer for all ages. With easy access to London, Cambridge and Ipswich.
We have to offer :-
3 GE CT Ascend scanners, 1 GE Apex CT scanner.
Training opportunities.
Extended days, condensed week working.
Part time
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- oGood level of written Language and IT skills
- oNVQ Level 3 or equivalent, or has equivalent clinical experience
- oCare Certificate
- oEvidence of ongoing CPD
Desirable
- oPrevious experience of being an Imaging Assistant or Health Care Support Worker
- oGCSE English Language and Maths A to C or 4 -9 or functional skills or equivalent
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- oExperience of working in a health, social or residential care setting
- oTo demonstrate a range of procedures and practices, base level of theoretical knowledge
- oDemonstrate through previous experience the ability to escalate concerns
- oAbility to work in a multi-agency team
- oAbility to work alone or in small team
- oAbility to work with staff from a diverse range of backgrounds
Desirable
- oWillingness to support the team by undertaking 'link role' training, attending meetings and sharing information with colleagues
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- oGood communication skills (written and verbal)
- oAbility to support patients
- oPlan and prioritise own workload
- oAble to manage and organise own time effectively
- oAbility to undertake extended tasks appropriate to competence
- oConfidence to work flexibly and to challenge established ways of working and organisational structures
- oContribute to the ongoing assessment and planning during the patients care episode
- oDemonstrate the promotion of equality, diversity and rights of others
- oAbility to complete patient records in accordance with policies and procedures
- oOccupational health clearance to carry out duties of role.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- oCommitted to delivering high standards of patient care
- oFriendly, open, empathetic and compassionate.
- oProfessional outlook and positive attitude.
- oAble to meet the flexible needs of the role and duty roster
Desirable
- oAbility to work in different situations/locations
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- oGood level of written Language and IT skills
- oNVQ Level 3 or equivalent, or has equivalent clinical experience
- oCare Certificate
- oEvidence of ongoing CPD
Desirable
- oPrevious experience of being an Imaging Assistant or Health Care Support Worker
- oGCSE English Language and Maths A to C or 4 -9 or functional skills or equivalent
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- oExperience of working in a health, social or residential care setting
- oTo demonstrate a range of procedures and practices, base level of theoretical knowledge
- oDemonstrate through previous experience the ability to escalate concerns
- oAbility to work in a multi-agency team
- oAbility to work alone or in small team
- oAbility to work with staff from a diverse range of backgrounds
Desirable
- oWillingness to support the team by undertaking 'link role' training, attending meetings and sharing information with colleagues
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- oGood communication skills (written and verbal)
- oAbility to support patients
- oPlan and prioritise own workload
- oAble to manage and organise own time effectively
- oAbility to undertake extended tasks appropriate to competence
- oConfidence to work flexibly and to challenge established ways of working and organisational structures
- oContribute to the ongoing assessment and planning during the patients care episode
- oDemonstrate the promotion of equality, diversity and rights of others
- oAbility to complete patient records in accordance with policies and procedures
- oOccupational health clearance to carry out duties of role.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- oCommitted to delivering high standards of patient care
- oFriendly, open, empathetic and compassionate.
- oProfessional outlook and positive attitude.
- oAble to meet the flexible needs of the role and duty roster
Desirable
- oAbility to work in different situations/locations
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
