Job summary
Are you looking for a new and rewarding challenge?
The Medical Imaging Department has a number of new vacancies for Band 3 Medical Imaging Assistants at both Leighton Hospital, Crewe and Victoria Infirmary, Northwich in the new CT department. We are looking for hardworking and enthusiastic individuals to join our dynamic and welcoming team.
You will be part of a multidisciplinary team working alongside not only Radiologists and Radiographers, but a wide range of healthcare professionals.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will undertake a range of duties, including:
- Patient centred working: assist patients when in the imaging department and prepare them for imaging.
- Communication skills: with patients, relatives, porters and other health care professionals.
- Moving and Handling; in house training will be provided.
- IT skills: Recording of information on the Radiology information system.
- Cannulation: Previous experience is desirable but in-house training will be supported.
Team-working is at the centre of medical imaging. The successful candidate must be able to work well as part of a team and have excellent interpersonal skills.
You should be reliable, self-motivated and flexible in your approach to the working environment.
Delivery of a high standard of patient care is essential to this role. A Level 3 Award in Employment and Personal Learning skills in Health or NVQ 3 in Hospital Health Care are the preferred qualifications for this role. Candidates working towards one of these or with a suitable alternative qualification will be considered.
Hours are 37.5hr per week to include shift and weekend work. The hours will be worked over a 13hr day. Part-time applicants are welcome to apply but will be expected to participate fully in evening and weekend duties.
About us
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond.
The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.
We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health.
The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.
During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its 'Be Safe Be EquiPPEd' campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE.
The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients. We were also recognised nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives.
At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To adhere to Departmental and Trust policies and ensure others do so.2. To assist Radiologists during Imaging procedures.3. To assist Radiographers during Imaging procedures.4. To communicate effectively with patients and colleagues in order to facilitate effectivecare and treatment.5. To support patients prior, during and after procedures.Medical Imaging Service ManagerBand 6 RadiographerBand 3 Medical Imaging AssistantBand 3 MIA AH April 20206. Comply with Infection Prevention and Control (IP&C) policies and procedures as appropriate totheir role and responsibilities in their individual work setting. Staff are required to be personallyaccountable for their actions and be responsible for their own compliance in relation to IP&Cpolices protocols or advice.7. To perform duties in a caring and professional manner.8. To promote communication by attending and participating in departmental meetings.9. To manage workloads efficiently and effectively.10. To participate in KSF appraisal.11. To perform to consistently high quality standards.12. Prepare the clinical environment for safe practice by ensuring that the appropriate level ofcleanliness is maintained, relevant materials and any equipment needed for carrying out agreedclinical procedures are available and ready for use, including clearing away and restoringequipment and environment afterwards.13. Attend all Mandatory training as directed by the Trust.14. Report incidents where procedures fail or do not have the intended effect.15. Maintain up to date skills and knowledge, and maintain an awareness of patient led serviceissues.16. Maintain a personal portfolio.17. Adhere to Trust policy, procedures and guidelines.18. Adhere to Trust standards of behaviour and expected performance.19. To participate in KSF appraisal.20. To participate in the departmental shift system in order to provide and maintain a qualityservice.21. To perform to consistently high quality standards.22. Contribute to the development of teams, individuals and self to enhance performance.23. Create, maintain and enhance working relationships with wards, clinicians and staff.24. To work towards obtaining the necessary skills to meet the requirements of the competencyframework.25. To perform miscellaneous duties as and when requested by the Service Manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To adhere to Departmental and Trust policies and ensure others do so.2. To assist Radiologists during Imaging procedures.3. To assist Radiographers during Imaging procedures.4. To communicate effectively with patients and colleagues in order to facilitate effectivecare and treatment.5. To support patients prior, during and after procedures.Medical Imaging Service ManagerBand 6 RadiographerBand 3 Medical Imaging AssistantBand 3 MIA AH April 20206. Comply with Infection Prevention and Control (IP&C) policies and procedures as appropriate totheir role and responsibilities in their individual work setting. Staff are required to be personallyaccountable for their actions and be responsible for their own compliance in relation to IP&Cpolices protocols or advice.7. To perform duties in a caring and professional manner.8. To promote communication by attending and participating in departmental meetings.9. To manage workloads efficiently and effectively.10. To participate in KSF appraisal.11. To perform to consistently high quality standards.12. Prepare the clinical environment for safe practice by ensuring that the appropriate level ofcleanliness is maintained, relevant materials and any equipment needed for carrying out agreedclinical procedures are available and ready for use, including clearing away and restoringequipment and environment afterwards.13. Attend all Mandatory training as directed by the Trust.14. Report incidents where procedures fail or do not have the intended effect.15. Maintain up to date skills and knowledge, and maintain an awareness of patient led serviceissues.16. Maintain a personal portfolio.17. Adhere to Trust policy, procedures and guidelines.18. Adhere to Trust standards of behaviour and expected performance.19. To participate in KSF appraisal.20. To participate in the departmental shift system in order to provide and maintain a qualityservice.21. To perform to consistently high quality standards.22. Contribute to the development of teams, individuals and self to enhance performance.23. Create, maintain and enhance working relationships with wards, clinicians and staff.24. To work towards obtaining the necessary skills to meet the requirements of the competencyframework.25. To perform miscellaneous duties as and when requested by the Service Manager.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent education level (A Levels or access course)
Communication skills
Essential
Interpersonal skills
Essential
- Ability to work in a team
Desirable
- Experience in Radiology department
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent education level (A Levels or access course)
Communication skills
Essential
Interpersonal skills
Essential
- Ability to work in a team
Desirable
- Experience in Radiology department
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).
