Clinical Support Worker - Radiology

Job summary

The Radiology Department at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary are looking for an enthusiastic Clinical Support Worker to join our friendly team supporting our service.

Applicants will be expected to be well organised, have excellent communication skills and familiarity with IT systems. Ideally you will have experience of relevant work in a healthcare environment and have a Level 3 NVQ or equivalent experience in healthcare.

This position will provide an exciting challenge for an active, enthusiastic, self directed, dynamic and empathetic team player, who enjoys working within a fast paced hospital environment, delivering excellent patient care.

Main duties of the job

The duties will mainly involve supporting the Radiologists, Radiographers and Radiology Nurses in clinical duties in CT, MRI, Ultrasound and the Radiology Day Care Unit and will include supporting in sterile procedures and carrying out venepuncture and cannulation.

You will also be involved in the smooth and efficient running of these services including some admin and clerical duties, for example making appointments on the computerised Radiology Information System and liaising with wards for in-patient appointments.

The full time post will be required to work Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week, on a varied rota which will include 0830 - 1700; 0730 - 1530 & 1200 - 2000 shifts on rotation.

The part time post covers the same shift times, but for four days per week, Monday to Friday. The days may vary each week, but will be rostered with at least 6 weeks notice.

Bank Holidays are shared out with all staff.

About us

We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.