Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Radiology Support Worker

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Job summary

The Radiology department at the Norfolk and Norwich University NHS Hospital is looking for a Band 2 Radiology Support Worker to join our friendly team. The successful candidate will get the opportunity to work across the whole of the Radiology department supporting patient care. This includes within the state-of-the-art Norfolk Centre for Interventional Radiology which opened in September 2020, assisting the Vascular Access Team with inserting vascular access devices and supporting patient care throughout CT, MRI, Ultrasound and Plain Film.

We have an exciting opportunity to become part of a unique team in a highly patient-focused role to collaborate with colleagues on shaping and developing patient service to put us at the cutting edge of Radiology developments as we grow as a team.

Radiology aims to recruit, nurture, and develop talent through our in-house specialist training programs, with supernumerary status for the first four weeks. Radiology Nursing has a dedicated Clinical Nurse Educator, and we often provide teaching sessions for all staff to support skill progression.

We operate a seven day a week service with various shift lengths between the hours of 07:30-20:00, with some weekend commitment as required.

Main duties of the job

Assisting in the care of Radiology patients during the pre and post procedure period by supporting the multidisciplinary team within the whole Radiology department including supporting patient flow through CT, MRI, DEXA and Ultrasound as well as working within the Norfolk Centre for Interventional Radiology (NCIR) and with the Vascular Access Team when inserting vascular access devices.

Transferring patients between the ward and radiology department.

Supporting Radiology and Nursing personnel in providing a safe, high-quality environment for the carrying out of interventional procedures within radiology by:o Assisting in the preparation of the scrub and circulating team in the procedure roomo Assisting the multidisciplinary team during interventional procedureso Assisting in the general upkeep and maintenance of stock levels in the department and ordering as appropriateo Assisting the recovery team in the preparation of the pre and post procedure environmento Providing a safe departmental environment which minimises the risk of infection

If you would like the opportunity to be a part of shaping this innovative service, please send in an application today!

We welcome informal visits to our department or contact us if you have any queries regarding this role, we are also able to provide you with resources to support your application completion via our recruitment team.

About us

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

  • Flexible working hours
  • Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
  • Multi Faith prayer room
  • Discounted gym memberships
  • Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
  • Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
  • Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
  • Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
  • On-site Nursery
  • On-site cafes offering staff discounts
  • Support in career development
  • Flexible staff bank
  • Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Details

Date posted

01 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

234-24-CS0965

Job locations

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Norwich

NR4 7UY


Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Assisting in the care of the interventional patient pre and post procedure (Specifically the nutritional and hydration needs of the patient if and when required) 2. Assisting in the care of the patient undergoing insertion of a vascular access device 3. Supporting and observing the patient during the pre and post procedure period identifying any concerns to the nursing team 4. Assisting in measuring and recording of blood pressure, pulse rate and oxygen saturation, wound care information and EWS (Reporting all variances to the senior departmental co-ordinator) . 5. Maintaining a high standard of patient care within agreed occupational standards

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Assisting in the care of the interventional patient pre and post procedure (Specifically the nutritional and hydration needs of the patient if and when required) 2. Assisting in the care of the patient undergoing insertion of a vascular access device 3. Supporting and observing the patient during the pre and post procedure period identifying any concerns to the nursing team 4. Assisting in measuring and recording of blood pressure, pulse rate and oxygen saturation, wound care information and EWS (Reporting all variances to the senior departmental co-ordinator) . 5. Maintaining a high standard of patient care within agreed occupational standards

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • 4 GCSEs D or above (ideally to include Maths and English)

Experience

Essential

  • Some previous NHS experience

Skills

Essential

  • Good communication and interpersonal skills

Attitude, aptitude

Essential

  • Willingness to learn
  • Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
  • Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • 4 GCSEs D or above (ideally to include Maths and English)

Experience

Essential

  • Some previous NHS experience

Skills

Essential

  • Good communication and interpersonal skills

Attitude, aptitude

Essential

  • Willingness to learn
  • Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
  • Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Address

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Norwich

NR4 7UY


Employer's website

https://teamnnuh.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Address

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Norwich

NR4 7UY


Employer's website

https://teamnnuh.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Sister

Oli Dewick

Oli.dewick@nnuh.nhs.uk

01603286690

Details

Date posted

01 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

234-24-CS0965

Job locations

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Norwich

NR4 7UY


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