Job summary
Band 2 - Radiology Health Care Assistant - CT/MRI Department at KGH
An opportunity has arisen to join our hard working, friendly and progressive cross sectional imaging team at Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, initiative-taking, well organised support worker to join our friendly, busy CT/MRI Team.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a suitable candidate to support with daily patient flow through the CT Department, and to support the Radiographers with patient care and room preparation. You will be expected to work alongside our Radiographers and Assistant Practitioners to ensure the patients receive the best possible care during their visit to the CT/MRI department.
You must be eager to learn, competent in IT skills and keen to contribute towards efficient service delivery and excellent patient care.
About us
Kettering General Hospital provides acute health care services to an ever-growing population of around 280,000 in North Northamptonshire, South Leicestershire, and Rutland. Our main services are delivered from our main site and satellite outpatient facilities at three neighbouring units.
As an employer of over four thousand staff, we are one of the biggest employers in Northamptonshire.
Job description
Job responsibilities
There are no set entry requirements to become a healthcare support worker, but good literacy and numeracy skills are expected in English and maths together with NVQ Level 2. You will also need to be caring, kind and willing to really get stuck into the role it is a hands-on environment where teamwork, communication and organisational skills are vital.
Join us and you will be part of a community that recognises your contribution.
For further information please email Mrs Zoe Saunders, Lead CT Radiographer on zoe.saunders5@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
There are no set entry requirements to become a healthcare support worker, but good literacy and numeracy skills are expected in English and maths together with NVQ Level 2. You will also need to be caring, kind and willing to really get stuck into the role it is a hands-on environment where teamwork, communication and organisational skills are vital.
Join us and you will be part of a community that recognises your contribution.
For further information please email Mrs Zoe Saunders, Lead CT Radiographer on zoe.saunders5@nhs.net
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 2 Health and Social Care
Desirable
- Level 3 Health and Social Care
Knowledge
Essential
- One year experience as a healthcare assistant experience in Hospital care setting.
- Ability to overcome communication barriers
- Experience of working as part of a team
- To work within standards set out in HCSW code of conduct.
Desirable
- Surgical experience and knowledge of anatomy
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 2 Health and Social Care
Desirable
- Level 3 Health and Social Care
Knowledge
Essential
- One year experience as a healthcare assistant experience in Hospital care setting.
- Ability to overcome communication barriers
- Experience of working as part of a team
- To work within standards set out in HCSW code of conduct.
Desirable
- Surgical experience and knowledge of anatomy
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
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).
