CT Clinical Assistant - Temporary 9 months Maternity Cover

NHS

Chesterfield

On-site

GBP 26,000 - 27,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a CT Clinical Assistant (Temporary 9 months maternity cover) to support the CT and MRI department. The role combines clinical and administrative duties, helping prepare patients, assist during examinations, and ensure high standards of patient care at both the main Chesterfield site and the Walton diagnostic site.

The post requires NHS AfC Band 3, full-time hours (37.7 per week), and flexibility to cover shifts.

Qualifications

Willingness to undertake QCF training at Levels 3 in Health & Social Care.
QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care and GCSE Maths (A-C) required.
Experience in environments involving people contact.

Responsibilities

Assist Imaging Team in patient care before and during examinations.
Undertake safety questionnaires for CT and MRI.
Cannulation for patients.
Escort patients to and from wards as required.
Assist with image processing and post-exam documentation.
Maintain a tidy, well-stocked department and ensure infection control policies are followed.
Support clinical governance and participate in staff development and training.

Skills

Good organisational skills

Confidentiality awareness

Team player

Personal initiative

Willingness to acquire new skills

Basic computer skills

Education

QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care

GCSE Maths A-C Grade

Tools

CRIS system

Job description

CT Clinical Assistant - Temporary 9 months Maternity Cover

NHS AfC: Band 3

Main area CT Clinical Assistant Grade NHS AfC: Band 3 Contract Fixed term: 9 months (maternity cover) Hours Full time - 37.7 hours per week (3 x 12hr shifts and 4 x 9.5hr shifts / week) Job ref 166-DCSC-8344706

Site Chesterfield Royal Hospital and Walton CDC Chesterfield Town Chesterfield Salary £25,760 - £27,476 pro rota Salary period Yearly Closing 19/11/2026 23:59

Job overview

This is a temporary 9 month post to cover Maternity leave.

To assist in the smooth and efficient running of the CT & MRI department by providing clinical and administrative support and enhanced clinical skills to deliver a high-quality service to all patients both on the main site at Chesterfield Royal Hospital Foundation trust and our community diagnostic site at Walton Hospital.

Main duties of the job

1. Assist the Imaging Team in the care of the Patient:-

a) Prepare patients prior to examination
b) Assist during examination/procedures giving care and reassurance

2. Undertake safety questionnaires for CT and MRI
3. To undertake cannulation for patients
4. Escort patients to and from wards when required.
5. Assist with processing of images and post examination documentation.
6. Maintain a tidy and safe department ensuring rooms are adequately stocked with linen/stock/equipment.
7. Ensure that the Trust’s Prevention and Control of Infection policies and procedures are implemented and always maintained.
8. Have an awareness of the Clinical Governance agenda.
9. Support and take active role in research and audit undertaken by other members of the multidisciplinary team.
10. To actively participate in the Staff Development Process Review.
11. Encourage, mentor and train all team members within CIA teams.
12. Active participation in stock control

Working for our organisation

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a well performing Foundation Trust serving a population of around 441,000 across the Bolsover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Dales, North Amber Valley, High Peak and North East Derbyshire districts. With a workforce of around 3,800 staff and good financial control, currently operating with a positive financial surplus and was recently rated “Good” by the CQC following their latest inspection in February 2017.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of this post.

Qualifications

Willingness to undertake QCF training - Levels 3 in Health & Social Care
QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care GCSE Maths(A-C Grade)

Experience

Experience in an environment involving people contact
Experience in cannulation
Previous experience in a healthcare environment

Skills

Good organisational skills
Aware of confidentiality issues
Able to work as a member of a team
Demonstrates personal initiative
Willingness to acquire new skills
Basic computer skills
Knowledge of CRIS system

Personal Attributes

Smart appearance
Shows empathy, warm personality
Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
Reliable
Motivational skills
Personal transport

Flexible Working

If you're looking for flexible or predictable working arrangements, please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate this. If it works for our service and patients, we will do our best to make it work for you.

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to ensuring the safety of all our staff and patients therefore encourages and supports staff to be vaccinated against COVID19 as this remains the best line of defence against the virus.

UK Points-based immigration system

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Please note that from 1 January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

It is vital that you provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Overseas applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

If you are applying for a vacancy in health or adult social care, you may be eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead, which is cheaper to apply for and you do not need to pay the annual immigration health surcharge.

Communications

Communications throughout the application process will be via e-mail therefore please check your e-mail account and Trac account regularly. References are also requested by email (where possible). Therefore to speed up the recruitment process please provide an email address for all referees when completing your application form.

If you require any support in completing the application form, please do not hesitate to contact the HR Support Services team on 01246 513177 and we will be happy to provide assistance.

Please see the attached documents and links in relation to working for Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. In particular, the general conditions of employment and benefits of working for the trust.

This role is part of the integrated health and social care community across Derbyshire, where there are many opportunities to work across different locations and providers developing new and different skills. Whilst this role is initially based in Chesterfield there may be future opportunities to be based at different locations within the health and social care community which we may talk to you about in the future.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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