Job summary
Band 4 Radiology Assistant Lead , 37.5 hours available, full or part time, permanent
The role of the radiology Assistant Lead is to support the work of Radiologists, Radiographers and Sonographers, providing services 24/7 over 365 days per annum. Applicants must be flexible, able to demonstrate excellent organisational and prioritising skills, use your own initiative and be confident to discuss new ways of working to improve efficiency of the service.
The successful applicants must be prepared to work flexible hours according to the service needs (shift rota) including evenings, weekends, bank holidays and rotate to community sites.
To manage and monitor the performance of the Cumberland Infirmary site Radiology Assistant team to support this team by setting clear objectives and facilitating their learning needs as well as ensuring they provide a high standard of communication with patients. Perform a supporting role under direct supervision of qualified staff, working in clinical and office areas, assisting the Radiographers and Consultant Radiologists (including speciality doctors) within the busy Radiology department with patient, equipment and environment care, patient transfer, with some reception, telephone and medical records handling, use of computers and data input duties. Liaise with NHS professionals, support staff and the general public to ensure an efficient service.
Main duties of the job
Manage Radiology Assistants at the Cumberland Infirmary site under the leadership of the Radiology Trust Lead Radiographer
Undertake appraisals of the Radiology Assistants
Apply the Attendance Management Policy
Follow corporate and Radiology policies in all areas of work. These policies include information governance, data quality, and Trust corporate policies.
Monitor the performance of the team and ensure that patients and others receive an excellent level of service and staff are completing tasks efficiently and effectively.
Responsible for the training of new staff and updating existing staff.
Identify own training needs and those of others to extend knowledge and improve skill base. Proactively meet own training needs and support others in attaining theirs through coaching, advice giving and the demonstration of working practices.
Make rotas available to staff in a timely manner according to agenda for change. Manage the day to day movement of staff to ensure all essential services are covered.
About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding hospital and health services to half a million people. Established on 1st October 2019, the Trust is creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout north Cumbria and beyond. Were responsible for delivering over 70 services across 15 main locations and we employ more than 6,500 members of staff.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of safe, high quality care every time.
- Being a clinically led organisation
- Quality and safety at the heart
- A positive patient experience every time
- A great place to work
- Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. There is an expectation for all staff to support this by familiarising yourself with the Trust's sustainability initiatives such as waste and recycling, going paperless, videoconferencing, sustainable transport and others.
We encourage you to think about what you can do as an individual and within your team to contribute in to embedding carbon reduction into the everyday running of our organisation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
- Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
- If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Important Information
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
For candidates applying using a Hotmail account or have strict firewall settings please ensure the following:
- Junk Mail is checked regularly
Disclosure and Barring Service:
On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect.
The changes mean that:
- youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure
- the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed.
If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so.
Nacro Tel: 0300 123 1999, or email: helpline@nacro.org.uk
Unlock Tel: 01634 247350, email advice@unlock.org.uk or complete the online form on the Unlock website
The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £18 + Administration cost of £3.85 = £21.85. Deducted at £6.85 from 1st month salary and £5 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
Enhanced Check: £38 + administration cost of £3.90 = £41.90. Deducted at £11.90 from 1st month salary and £10 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits.
A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable.
27 day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
Excellent opportunities for development
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies
EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
These schemes are subject to availability
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
- Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
- If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Important Information
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
For candidates applying using a Hotmail account or have strict firewall settings please ensure the following:
- Junk Mail is checked regularly
Disclosure and Barring Service:
On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect.
The changes mean that:
- youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure
- the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed.
If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so.
Nacro Tel: 0300 123 1999, or email: helpline@nacro.org.uk
Unlock Tel: 01634 247350, email advice@unlock.org.uk or complete the online form on the Unlock website
The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £18 + Administration cost of £3.85 = £21.85. Deducted at £6.85 from 1st month salary and £5 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
Enhanced Check: £38 + administration cost of £3.90 = £41.90. Deducted at £11.90 from 1st month salary and £10 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits.
A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable.
27 day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
Excellent opportunities for development
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies
EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
These schemes are subject to availability
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English and Maths or equivalent
- Vocational (NVQ) qualifications level 3 in care or equivalent
- National Care Certificate or commitment to complete as part of induction process
Desirable
- ILM Introductory Certificate in 1st Line Management
- ECDL
Experience
Essential
- Work in a caring environment.
- Contact with general public
Desirable
- Appraisal training
- Risk Assessment
- Patient services
- Rotas
Knowledge
Essential
- General office procedures
- Requirements of the Data Protection Act and other relevant legislation
- IT skills.
- Customer service.
- Understanding of confidentiality
Desirable
- Infection control
- First level life support
- Radiation protection
- Radiology information and patient administration systems
- Medical terminology.
- Radiology examinations.
- Patient observations.
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to work as a team member, without close supervision.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care.
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload to meet deadlines
- Cannulation skills
- Extended scope of practice pertinent to role
Desirable
Personal attributes
Essential
- Flexible approach to working patterns.
- Prepared to work night, evening, weekend and public holiday duties as required.
- Flexible approach to working at community sites as required
- Willing to develop by expansion of the role
- Enthusiastic and willing to learn.
- Positive approach to change.
- Confident.
- Meticulous
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English and Maths or equivalent
- Vocational (NVQ) qualifications level 3 in care or equivalent
- National Care Certificate or commitment to complete as part of induction process
Desirable
- ILM Introductory Certificate in 1st Line Management
- ECDL
Experience
Essential
- Work in a caring environment.
- Contact with general public
Desirable
- Appraisal training
- Risk Assessment
- Patient services
- Rotas
Knowledge
Essential
- General office procedures
- Requirements of the Data Protection Act and other relevant legislation
- IT skills.
- Customer service.
- Understanding of confidentiality
Desirable
- Infection control
- First level life support
- Radiation protection
- Radiology information and patient administration systems
- Medical terminology.
- Radiology examinations.
- Patient observations.
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to work as a team member, without close supervision.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care.
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload to meet deadlines
- Cannulation skills
- Extended scope of practice pertinent to role
Desirable
Personal attributes
Essential
- Flexible approach to working patterns.
- Prepared to work night, evening, weekend and public holiday duties as required.
- Flexible approach to working at community sites as required
- Willing to develop by expansion of the role
- Enthusiastic and willing to learn.
- Positive approach to change.
- Confident.
- Meticulous
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).
