Job summary
University Hospitals NHS Trust is looking to recruit an Apprentice Assistant Practitioner within our Imaging Department. As a Trust, we see the value in supporting the development and progression of our people through apprenticeship pathways, combining vocational learning with on-the-job experience.
You will undertake an Assistant Practitioner Higher Apprenticeshipwhilst you work closely with your new team to gain the essential skills, knowledge and behaviours for this new role. The duration of this apprenticeship will be 24 months and on successful completion you will progress into a Band 4 Assistant Practitioner role.
Assistant practitioners (AP's) are a growing part of our health care workforce and work within our imaging department to undertake imaging examinations under the supervision of a registered radiographer.In order to become an Apprentice AP, you will ideally already be working in a clinical support role such as a healthcare assistant and will hold a healthcare qualification such as NVQ/QCF Level 2/3.
You will work alongside Diagnostic Radiographers and other healthcare professionals as part of an interprofessional team to produce diagnostic images and high levels of patient care.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Main duties of the job
- To work as part of a team responsible for providing an efficient imaging services at UHPT.
- Attend mandatory training provided by the HEI as part of the Apprenticeship programme.
- Make a commitment to study during the duration of the apprenticeship course, meeting the timescales and deadlines as set by the HEI.
- Attend virtual tutorials and webinars and complete all e-learning as instructed by the HEI.
- Attend tutorials, teaching and CPD events arranged by the Diagnostic Imaging Department as instructed by the Lead Practice Educator
- To perform a range of radiographic imaging procedures, as detailed within the apprenticeship programme, within the Diagnostic Imaging department under the supervision of a supervising radiographer at all times.
- Provide consistently high levels of patient care and radiation protection.
About us
At UHPT we actively support staff that want to develop further in their careers including completion of additional study to achieve their full degree in medical imaging. Assistant Practitioners and radiographers within the trust undertake comprehensive range of examinations within their given area of practice; this makes it a very interesting and rewarding place to work.
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
To work as part of a team responsible for providing an efficient imaging service at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust.
To work within clearly a defined accountability framework as an apprentice assistant practitioner
Interpret and follow Trust Policies and Procedures, following accepted protocols and professional codes of conduct to manage own workload under the supervision of a supervising radiographer.
Adhere to all aspects of the regulations pertaining to COSHH, Departmental Operating Procedures, and observe the Local Rules relating to radiation safety, thereby maintaining a safe working environment.
To work within an agreed scope of practice and within own competencies, taking personal responsibility but referring to qualified staff in all matters outside the prescribed practice.
Maintenance of imaging competencies as essential for the role
Interpret clinical information to support the requested examination. Follow departmental clinical protocols and query an examination if you believe clinical indications require it.
To ensure the quality of the radiographic image provides relevant diagnostic information and is approved by the Supervising Radiographer, ensuring high standards of patient care are maintained.
Be able to accurately position patients with minimum discomfort to facilitate accurate diagnostic images and support and enhance the continual quality initiative and ensure a quality first approach to all aspects of work.
For further information with regard to this vacancy please see the attached job description and person spec.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
To work as part of a team responsible for providing an efficient imaging service at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust.
To work within clearly a defined accountability framework as an apprentice assistant practitioner
Interpret and follow Trust Policies and Procedures, following accepted protocols and professional codes of conduct to manage own workload under the supervision of a supervising radiographer.
Adhere to all aspects of the regulations pertaining to COSHH, Departmental Operating Procedures, and observe the Local Rules relating to radiation safety, thereby maintaining a safe working environment.
To work within an agreed scope of practice and within own competencies, taking personal responsibility but referring to qualified staff in all matters outside the prescribed practice.
Maintenance of imaging competencies as essential for the role
Interpret clinical information to support the requested examination. Follow departmental clinical protocols and query an examination if you believe clinical indications require it.
To ensure the quality of the radiographic image provides relevant diagnostic information and is approved by the Supervising Radiographer, ensuring high standards of patient care are maintained.
Be able to accurately position patients with minimum discomfort to facilitate accurate diagnostic images and support and enhance the continual quality initiative and ensure a quality first approach to all aspects of work.
For further information with regard to this vacancy please see the attached job description and person spec.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Maths and English at Level 2 e.g. GCSE grade A* - C or 9 - 4 or equivalent
- Level 3 qualification
Desirable
- Care Certificate
- IV cannulation qualification or willingness to undertake
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Demonstrates a commitment to lifelong learning
- Demonstrable experience of working with the general public
- A thorough understanding of the physiological, psychological and social needs of all patients and their families
- Computer literate
Desirable
- Previous demonstrable experience working in a large clinical setting
- Proven working knowledge of CRIS, PACS and other imaging IT systems
- Awareness of large clinical setting policies and documents
- Demonstrable experience of working with patients
- Proven knowledge of safeguarding principles
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Able to work independently under scope of practice using initiative and recognising personal limitations
- Understands the significance of confidentiality
- Ability to establish rapport with patients, in order to obtain trust quickly
- Organisational skills, showing initiative and be responsive to service needs
- Good communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Ability to concentrate on the task in hand despite the distractions of a busy department
- Work in line with large clinical setting principles and Trust values
Disposition / Attitude / Motivation
Essential
- Works in a calm and organised manner and mixes in well as part of cohesive team
- Ability to demonstrate and build working relationships with people at all levels within the multidisciplinary teams
- To have a caring, sensitive attitude towards other people, patients and staff
- Flexible and highly motivated to provide a quality service
- Empathetic and demonstrates patient focus
- Self -motivated and organised
- Willingness/commitment to undertake training
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Maths and English at Level 2 e.g. GCSE grade A* - C or 9 - 4 or equivalent
- Level 3 qualification
Desirable
- Care Certificate
- IV cannulation qualification or willingness to undertake
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Demonstrates a commitment to lifelong learning
- Demonstrable experience of working with the general public
- A thorough understanding of the physiological, psychological and social needs of all patients and their families
- Computer literate
Desirable
- Previous demonstrable experience working in a large clinical setting
- Proven working knowledge of CRIS, PACS and other imaging IT systems
- Awareness of large clinical setting policies and documents
- Demonstrable experience of working with patients
- Proven knowledge of safeguarding principles
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Able to work independently under scope of practice using initiative and recognising personal limitations
- Understands the significance of confidentiality
- Ability to establish rapport with patients, in order to obtain trust quickly
- Organisational skills, showing initiative and be responsive to service needs
- Good communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Ability to concentrate on the task in hand despite the distractions of a busy department
- Work in line with large clinical setting principles and Trust values
Disposition / Attitude / Motivation
Essential
- Works in a calm and organised manner and mixes in well as part of cohesive team
- Ability to demonstrate and build working relationships with people at all levels within the multidisciplinary teams
- To have a caring, sensitive attitude towards other people, patients and staff
- Flexible and highly motivated to provide a quality service
- Empathetic and demonstrates patient focus
- Self -motivated and organised
- Willingness/commitment to undertake training
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).
