Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, individual to join our existing team of Health Care Assistants in Radiology. You will need to be able to work effectively in a team, often under pressure whilst remaining calm and maintaining professional boundaries at all times.
This is a 4 day per week position based in the X-Ray department at Corby Urgent Care Centre.
The hours will be worked flexibly across the 7-day working week between the hours of 8am-8pm.
*****This post does not attract Sponsorship as it does not meet visa requirements******
Main duties of the job
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic person to join the Radiology team. Based at Corby Urgent Care Centre the postholder will provide support for patients and the clinical team in the X-ray Department. There may occasionally be the opportunity to rotate within the X-Ray department at Kettering General Hospital.
Working at Corby will involve working with a small team of HCAs, a radiographer/sonographer and admin staff. Throughout the day you will also liaise with other staff within the Corby urgent care centre. Daily duties will include assisting the radiographer in the x-ray room with the equipment and assisting the patient when required. It will also include booking the patients in on the computer system for their x-ray or scan.
When rotating to KGH you would be working alongside our large team of radiographers, nurses, admin staff and consultants. Each day will be different as we respond to emergency pressures within the hospital so it is essential that the post holder is flexible in their approach to work.
The job differs from a traditional ward-based HCA post. A large proportion of work at KGH will include chaperoning during ultrasound examinations.
About us
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values:
Compassion
Respect
Integrity
Courageous
Accountable
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Welcoming patients to the department2. As required, to assist the patients in dressing and undressing, use of toilet facilities, chaperoning patients during the imaging examination and maintaining the privacy and dignity of patients throughout their visit to the department.3. To undertake any administrative duties in relation to the patients examination, including booking on to the Radiology Information System, making appointments and answering the telephone4. To assist the radiographer and the patient including preparing the equipment forexaminations, supporting the patient during procedures and looking after the patient post xray or scan.5. Giving basic nursing care to the patient as required including dressing / undressing6. Observing the patient and informing qualified staff of any adverse changes in the patients condition7. Escorting patients to and from the waiting and observation areas8. To participate in audit and infection control measures, to ensure a safe and clean environment for patients, including appropriate care and cleaning of equipment9. To notify the Radiographer of any faulty equipment or hazards.10. Participate in departmental rotas to provide 7 day service (8am-8pm)11. Be aware of, and work within regulations governingPatient confidentiality, privacy and dignityRadiation ProtectionCOSHHHealth and SafetyFire12. Attend departmental meetings where possible and be actively involved in the improvement of the service13. Attend mandatory training required by the trust14. Any other tasks requested by the Lead radiographer that may reasonably be deemed to come within the scope of the post
*****This post does not attract Sponsorship as it does not meet visa requirements******
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Welcoming patients to the department2. As required, to assist the patients in dressing and undressing, use of toilet facilities, chaperoning patients during the imaging examination and maintaining the privacy and dignity of patients throughout their visit to the department.3. To undertake any administrative duties in relation to the patients examination, including booking on to the Radiology Information System, making appointments and answering the telephone4. To assist the radiographer and the patient including preparing the equipment forexaminations, supporting the patient during procedures and looking after the patient post xray or scan.5. Giving basic nursing care to the patient as required including dressing / undressing6. Observing the patient and informing qualified staff of any adverse changes in the patients condition7. Escorting patients to and from the waiting and observation areas8. To participate in audit and infection control measures, to ensure a safe and clean environment for patients, including appropriate care and cleaning of equipment9. To notify the Radiographer of any faulty equipment or hazards.10. Participate in departmental rotas to provide 7 day service (8am-8pm)11. Be aware of, and work within regulations governingPatient confidentiality, privacy and dignityRadiation ProtectionCOSHHHealth and SafetyFire12. Attend departmental meetings where possible and be actively involved in the improvement of the service13. Attend mandatory training required by the trust14. Any other tasks requested by the Lead radiographer that may reasonably be deemed to come within the scope of the post
*****This post does not attract Sponsorship as it does not meet visa requirements******
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care or equivalent
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- One year experience as a healthcare assistant experience in Hospital care setting.
skills
Essential
- ability to communicate effectively
- ability to accurately complete patient records
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care or equivalent
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- One year experience as a healthcare assistant experience in Hospital care setting.
skills
Essential
- ability to communicate effectively
- ability to accurately complete patient records
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).
