Job summary
About the Role....
Suitable applicants may undertake duties within Ultrasound, MRI and CT areas of the department to support Radiographer colleagues but will be primarily within the general Xray Department.
Radiology provides 7-day cover and there is an expectation that the post holder will help cover for annual leave and sickness.
The successful applicant will assist with the transfer of patients to and from the wards when required, and support the Radiographer undertaking the Imaging investigation, assisting with manual handling, care for the patient during the patient's time in the General X-ray, Ultrasound, MRI or CT departments, and any other duties related to the provision of an efficient radiology service.
Main duties of the job
The Radiology Department at Pilgrim Hospital consists of MRI, CT, Ultrasound Interventional and General X-Ray services.
We perform approximately 120k examinations per year providing a 24-hour service. The general department carries out a wide range of procedures including plain film radiography, barium studies, A/E Trauma, theatre, dental and interventional fluoroscopy procedures.
The MRI, CT and Ultrasound departments carry out a wide range of scans are constantly developing and expanding their service provision.
As a department we fully encourage role extension and CPD, we are also committed to providing a caring and supportive working environment.
About us
Our Trust is situated in the beautiful county of Lincolnshire and is one of the biggest acute hospital trusts in England, serving a population of more than 700,000 people. We provide acute and specialist services to people in Lincolnshire and neighbouring counties. We have an annual income of £643 million (20/21) and we employ nearly 8,500 people.
Our Board have recently agreed a new vision statement - "Outstanding Care Personally Delivered" - stating their ambition for our Trust to be among the best.
We also have a five year Integrated Improvement Plan setting out how we will achieve our strategic objectives, for patients, services, people and partners, the last recognising that our future success depends on our ability to ensure the Lincolnshire healthcare system is successful in achieving its ambition to help people live healthier lives and provide care closer to where people live.
Our latest CQC report increased our ratings for being effective and well-led from 'Requires Improvement' to 'Good'. Our rating for caring remained as 'Good'.
This is in recognition of the huge amount of work that our amazing staff have done to improve the quality of care for our patients in recent years.
We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated.
Job description
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What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English at grade C or above (or equivalent)
Desirable
- NVQ Care level II
- NVQ Customer Service level II
- First Aid certificate
- Basic life support
Previous Experience
Essential
- Working experience in a hospital environment or health care environment
Desirable
- Multi-disciplinary Team
- Experience of direct patient care within the last two years
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Able to liase effectively with all professional and non professionals
- Interest in working in the Radiology department f
- Cannulation skills or a willingness to be trained.
- Awareness and Knowledge of the dignity in care agenda.
- Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework
Knowledge, skills, aptitudes
Essential
- Communication skills
- Effective time management
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English at grade C or above (or equivalent)
Desirable
- NVQ Care level II
- NVQ Customer Service level II
- First Aid certificate
- Basic life support
Previous Experience
Essential
- Working experience in a hospital environment or health care environment
Desirable
- Multi-disciplinary Team
- Experience of direct patient care within the last two years
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Able to liase effectively with all professional and non professionals
- Interest in working in the Radiology department f
- Cannulation skills or a willingness to be trained.
- Awareness and Knowledge of the dignity in care agenda.
- Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework
Knowledge, skills, aptitudes
Essential
- Communication skills
- Effective time management
Desirable
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).
