Clinical Support Worker - Radiology

Wirral University Teaching Hospital Nhs Foundation Trust; Upton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking two Clinical Support Workers to join the Radiology team. You will rotate through both the IR suite and Fluoroscopy suite, supporting Radiographers clinically and with administrative tasks as needed. NVQ level 3 is desirable, but full training will be provided.

Good communication and basic IT skills are essential. We value a flexible approach and commitment to high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Basic education in English and maths is required.
• Basic I.T skills are required.
• NVQ level 3 or relevant experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support to patients undergoing Radiological examinations.
• Maintain cleanliness of the department with the team.
• Be aware of contrast media used and assist with cannulation if needed.
• Assist with stock control and ordering of basic consumables.
• Liaise with wards regarding inpatient appointments and preparation for examinations.
• Assist the Consultant Radiologists during interventional procedures.
• Explain procedures and assist with dressing and undressing of patients.
• Assist patients on and off examination tables and ensure comfort, privacy and dignity.
• Follow Health and Safety regulations and report hazards.
• Suggest improvements to department protocols and adhere to Trust policies.

Skills

Good communication

Basic IT skills

Education

Basic English and Maths education

NVQ Level 3 or relevant experience

Job description

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Clinical Support Worker to join our friendly multi professional team in Radiology.

You must be dedicated and committed to providing a high quality service to our patients customers and colleagues and have a flexible approach to working.

We are looking to recruit 2 dynamic CSWs who will rotate through both our IR suite and our Fluoroscopy suite supporting the Radiographers both clinically and with administrative tasks where necessary.

NVQ level 3 is desirable but not essential as full training will be given.

Applicant needs good communication skills, legible hand writing and basic keyboard skills.

A basic knowledge of IRMER regulations would be helpful.

The trust is committed to improving working lives. We are an equal opportunities employer and the Trust provides a smoke-free environment for all staff, patients and visitors.

Main duties of the job

• Provide care and support to patients undergoing Radiological examinations.
• Work with the team to maintain cleanliness of the department.
• Have an awareness of contrast media used for procedures - may be need to cannulate patients.
• Assist with stock control/ordering of low cost basic consumables.
• Liaise with wards regarding inpatient appointment and preparation required for examinations.
• To assist the Consultant Radiologists during Interventional procedures.
• Explaining the procedures and assisting in dressing and un-dressing of patients as necessary.
• Assisting patients on and off the examination tables.
• Ensuring comfort of the patients whilst in the department, ensuring privacy and dignity.
• To ensure the Health and Safety of his/herself, colleagues, patients in accordance with Health and Safety at Work Act, IR17, IRMER 2017 and Wirral Hospital Fire Policy. Following other Trust Clinical Governance standards reporting any potential dangerous hazards to line manager.
• Making suggestions to department protocols and procedures.
• Adherence to Trust policies and protocols.

About us

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the Northwest of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high-quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider Northwest footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide, and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Job responsibilities

Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the position available with WUTH.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

Essential

• Basic level of education in English and maths
• Basic I.T skills
• NVQ level 3 or relevant experience

Desirable

• Worked in NHS or similar environment
• Previous experience of working in a 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name: Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address: Arrowe Park Hospital, Arrowe Park Road, Upton, CH49 5PE, United Kingdom

Employer's website: https://www.wuth.nhs.uk

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

X-Ray Manager

Jennifer Hough

[e-mail]

01514827929

We are an equal opportunities employer and the Trust provides a smoke‑free environment for all staff, patients and visitors.