The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

Radiography Aide

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Job summary

Previous applicants need not apply.

We are looking for a friendly team member who is able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal, communication and customer care skills along with the ability to work under pressure, prioritising workload and to work using your own initiative. This role includes patient care, IT and portering duties. Previous experience of dealing with the general public is essential. An understanding and knowledge of computer systems/keyboard skills is essential.

This role will involve contributing to shift patterns covering the 7 day service (including bank holidays).Flexibility in working patterns is required and the ability to multi-task. This role will be on a rotational shift basis with no fixed days. All shifts are long days or half long days.

The successful candidate will be joining a dedicated team of clerical and clinical staff who work together to provide a seamless pathway for patients having diagnostic and interventional treatment.

This role involves rotation between acute and CDC sites.

Main duties of the job

This is a varied role in assisting specialist teams within the imaging department.

The role will be supporting staff within the x ray, ultrasound, interventional imaging, fluoroscopy, obs and gynae, CT and MRI, you will be involved in the care of the patient within Imaging.

You will be a valuable team member, keeping the work environment clean and tidy in line with infection control guidelines, assisting the clinical teams in providing the highest quality service and excellent patient care; this will include escorting patients, carrying out routine patient care and arranging appointments for examinations. You will be responsible for maintaining stock .

About us

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

We are committed to becoming a diverse and an inclusive employer and where people feel sense of belonging. Seeking to expand diversity within our teams, we positively encourage applications from under-represented groups such as ethnically diverse, disabled and LGBTQ+ groups. We are also under-represented in-terms of gender within nursing roles and we would welcome applications from people from male and non-binary backgrounds.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD department. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values, plus much more. For those in a Management/Leadership role, there are additional programmes to support you to develop the skills you need. These include our Managers Essentials Programme and a Leadership Programme that all managers will attend as part of your Dudley Managers Induction. Our Learning Prospectus is a great way to discover the details behind what's available for you here at The Dudley Group

We are committed to home life balance through flexible working and making reasonable adjustments where possible

Details

Date posted

13 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year Pro Rota

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

11 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

253-0924-6601928

Job locations

Russells Hall Hospital

Pensnett Road

Dudley

DY1 2HQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE Grade C or above in maths and English or equivalent

Desirable

  • NVQ 2 in Diagnostic and Therapeutic care or level 2 diploma in clinical health care support/ years of experience

Skills & Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrates a knowledge of the role and duties of an aide

Desirable

  • Previous experience of caring for people

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Ability to work in stressful situations

Physical Skills

Essential

  • Able to work flexibly e.g internal rotation

Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values

Essential

  • Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility

Communication & Relationship Skills

Essential

  • Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE Grade C or above in maths and English or equivalent

Desirable

  • NVQ 2 in Diagnostic and Therapeutic care or level 2 diploma in clinical health care support/ years of experience

Skills & Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrates a knowledge of the role and duties of an aide

Desirable

  • Previous experience of caring for people

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Ability to work in stressful situations

Physical Skills

Essential

  • Able to work flexibly e.g internal rotation

Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values

Essential

  • Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility

Communication & Relationship Skills

Essential

  • Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.

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

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Russells Hall Hospital

Pensnett Road

Dudley

DY1 2HQ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Russells Hall Hospital

Pensnett Road

Dudley

DY1 2HQ


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

CDC Imaging Manager

Kayleigh Anderson

kayleighanderson@nhs.net

01384456111

Details

Date posted

13 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year Pro Rota

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

11 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

253-0924-6601928

Job locations

Russells Hall Hospital

Pensnett Road

Dudley

DY1 2HQ


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