Job summary
Radiology Clinical Support Worker
We are a friendly ultrasound team committed to delivering high quality patient care. We are looking for a an enthusiastic hard working member to join our team based at The Royal Oldham Hospital.
Main duties of the job
The Support Worker works as part of the ultrasound team, providing an efficient and high quality imaging service 24/7, whilst dealing with patients in a caring professional manner. The Radiology Support Worker will be expected over time to develop skills and experience in a range of areas and will be supported throughout this time by the Ultrasound Clinical Department Manager, although immediate supervision may not always be practicable.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Basic IT skills
- Good communication skills to liaise with staff, patients and outside agencies
- Good numeracy and literacy skills
- Ability to present information in a clear and logical manner
- Ability to plan own time and that of others
- Ability to empathise with the patient's needs
- Persuasive and motivational skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to commute between sites
- Flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the service
- Good housekeeping skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 1 literacy and numeracy
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a team and independently with and without support
- Possess a positive attitude to change
- Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of multidisciplinary team working
- Awareness of cultural diversity
- To comprehend and work within the Trusts policies of data protection, confidentiality, equal opportunities and Health and Safety to meet the differing needs of patients and staff
- Demonstrate an interest in Radiology or similar imaging field
- Prepared to undertake any non-mandatory courses relevant to the post
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS
Person Specification
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Basic IT skills
- Good communication skills to liaise with staff, patients and outside agencies
- Good numeracy and literacy skills
- Ability to present information in a clear and logical manner
- Ability to plan own time and that of others
- Ability to empathise with the patient's needs
- Persuasive and motivational skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to commute between sites
- Flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the service
- Good housekeeping skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 1 literacy and numeracy
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a team and independently with and without support
- Possess a positive attitude to change
- Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of multidisciplinary team working
- Awareness of cultural diversity
- To comprehend and work within the Trusts policies of data protection, confidentiality, equal opportunities and Health and Safety to meet the differing needs of patients and staff
- Demonstrate an interest in Radiology or similar imaging field
- Prepared to undertake any non-mandatory courses relevant to the post
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS
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).