Wye Valley NHS Trust

Imaging Assistant

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Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, individual to join our existing team of imaging assistants in Radiology (no previous experience required) - full and part time opportunities available.

You will need to be able to work effectively in a team, often under pressure whilst remaining calm and maintaining professional boundaries at all times.

The successful candidate will need to be able to take part in a flexible shift rota that covers duties from 7.45 a.m. to 11pm covering a seven day week; evenings and weekends in rota.

The post on offer is primarily based at The County Hospital Hereford but will include some multi-site working at our community sites at Leominster., Ross-On-Wye and Bromyard.

Candidates will be expected to assist members of the imaging team in delivering a high standard of care. This includes fully preparing patients and associated environments prior to imaging, including patient observations (BP, O2 saturations etc.) and aseptic technique. This role will also encompass clerical, technical and caring duties as allocated under the direction and supervision of the radiologist, radiology nurse, radiographer or sonographer in charge of the area, and following Trust Policies and Procedures at all times.

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Due to the nature of this role, successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS application (if this hasn't already been previously documented)

Main duties of the job

To work as part of one of the specialised teams within Diagnostic Imaging Services, encompassing clerical, technical and caring duties as allocated under the direction and supervision of the nurse or the senior radiographer/sonographer in charge of the area, and following Trust Policies and Procedures at all times.

Support the Imaging Department teams providing caring, technical and clerical duties.
Following Trust Policies and Procedures at all times, support the radiography / sonography and nursing teams within Diagnostic Imaging, under the supervision of the lead radiographer/sonographer/nurse in your area. Teams are inclusive of x-ray (plain film), fluoroscopy, nuclear medicine, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Computerised Tomography (CT) and ultrasound.
Support the imaging team working a fully flexible shift pattern which incorporates duties that are currently working towards a seven day week. Shifts ranging from 07.45 starts to 23.00 finishes dependant on modality. Including weekends on rota.
To participate where required in multi-site working across Hereford County Site and Community hospitals in Leominster. Ross on Wye and Bromyard.

About us

Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire NHS FT , the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.

Located on the border with Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys and run Hereford County Hospital and the community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye.

Worcestershire is our neighbouring county. The post holder will be required to travel between sites.

We are a progressive and forward looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaborative working with our partners to deliver the quality of care we'd want for our family and friends.

More than 3,500 people work for the Trust - they tell us it's a great place to work, blending the busyness of a DGH with the benefits of working in a beautiful rural and unspoilt county like Herefordshire.

We can offer a great work-life balance and have a fine tradition of working with staff to help them achieve their full potential.

Russell Hardy, Trust Chairman: "The strength of the Trust is its amazing staff; a great place to work, a great place to develop your career and a great place to reach your potential."

Our values -Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence - are at the heart of all we do. We believe in providing the right care in the right place at the right time...all the time.

Date posted

24 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 to £24,383 a year pro rata, per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

229-CS-4278592-E

Job locations

The County Hospital

Union Walk

Hereford

HR1 2ER

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view role requirements and role responsibilities in full, please view supporting documents linked to this vacancy.

This/these new post/s offer(s) an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of our Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC), due to open in 2025 in Hereford.

The Community Diagnostic Centre will incorporate Imaging (Plain X-ray, ultrasound, CT and MRI), a range of cardiorespiratory investigations including echocardiography, ECG and rhythm monitoring, blood pressure monitoring, spirometry, FeNO, lung function tests, simple field tests, sleep investigations, oximetry, blood gas analysis and pathology services in a "one stop" location to obtain diagnostic information in cancer, cardiac, respiratory, musculo-skeletal and other conditions.

Successful candidates will work at the Hereford County Hospital site initially and then in rotation between the hospital site and our CDC site which will open in 2025.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view role requirements and role responsibilities in full, please view supporting documents linked to this vacancy.

This/these new post/s offer(s) an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of our Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC), due to open in 2025 in Hereford.

Successful candidates will work at the Hereford County Hospital site initially and then in rotation between the hospital site and our CDC site which will open in 2025.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

Completion of Care Certificate or equivalent experience to vocational qualification level 3.

Desirable

Educated to GCSE grade C or above (or equivalent) in English and Maths

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

Understands and complies with Trusts mandatory induction standards and code of conduct.
Awareness, understanding and compliance of policies and practices e.g. Escort Policy, Prevention and control of infection and Health and Safety. The post holder is therefore able to work within the scope of their practice under direct and indirect supervision by the registered nurse, radiographer or sonographer (training will be provided).
Completion and maintenance of statutory & mandatory learning activities.
Ability to meet the physical aspects of the role
Interest in radiology services
Ability to be flexible and follow rota/shift patterns/weekends

Experience

Essential

Can demonstrate a range of core skills to competently undertake patient care, tasks and activities across modalities.
Effective written and verbal communication, literacy, numeracy and IT skills.
Basic Computer IT skills
Good command of English language

Other Factors

Essential

Ability to work on flexible shift pattern over 7 days
Good communication and social skills
Ability to work under pressure

Desirable

Clean driving licence and access to own vehicle for work
Interest in Radiology Services

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

Completion of Care Certificate or equivalent experience to vocational qualification level 3.

Desirable

Educated to GCSE grade C or above (or equivalent) in English and Maths

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

Understands and complies with Trusts mandatory induction standards and code of conduct.
Awareness, understanding and compliance of policies and practices e.g. Escort Policy, Prevention and control of infection and Health and Safety. The post holder is therefore able to work within the scope of their practice under direct and indirect supervision by the registered nurse, radiographer or sonographer (training will be provided).
Completion and maintenance of statutory & mandatory learning activities.
Ability to meet the physical aspects of the role
Interest in radiology services
Ability to be flexible and follow rota/shift patterns/weekends

Experience

Essential

Can demonstrate a range of core skills to competently undertake patient care, tasks and activities across modalities.
Effective written and verbal communication, literacy, numeracy and IT skills.
Basic Computer IT skills
Good command of English language

Other Factors

Essential

Ability to work on flexible shift pattern over 7 days
Good communication and social skills
Ability to work under pressure

Desirable

Clean driving licence and access to own vehicle for work
Interest in Radiology Services

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

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

The County Hospital

Union Walk

Hereford

HR1 2ER

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

The County Hospital

Union Walk

Hereford

HR1 2ER

Employer's website

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