Imaging Department Assistant

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Stoke-on-Trent seeks an enthusiastic Imaging Department Assistant to support the imaging team. Candidates should possess strong organisational and IT skills, and have experience in a caring environment. Responsibilities include assisting radiographers, performing clerical duties, and ensuring clinical cleanliness. The role involves working shifts in a dynamic environment focused on patient care. This is a great opportunity for those looking to make a meaningful contribution in healthcare.

Benefits

Training provided

Career development opportunities

Diversity and inclusion commitment

Qualifications

• Experience in a caring environment is essential.
• Must have a caring, cooperative, and flexible approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Provide supportive role to the imaging team.
• Assist radiographers, nurses, and medical staff.
• Perform reception/clerical duties including data entry.
• Maintain stock and cleanliness in clinical areas.

Skills

Organisational skills

IT skills

Caring approach

Ability to maintain clinical cleanliness

Education

5 GCSE's at grade C or above including Maths and English

Job description

Imaging Department Assistant

Please note, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this role due to the required Skill Level and salary threshold.

The Imaging Department is looking to appoint a motivated and enthusiastic individual to the position of Imaging Department Assistant within the General X-ray team at UHNM.

Imaging Department Assistants are required to provide a supportive role to the imaging team ensuring the delivery of an efficient and effective service; working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to give the best quality of service by assisting radiographers, nurses and medical staff.

A caring, co-operative and flexible approach to working practices is required whilst maintaining a professional attitude for the dignity and well-being of the patient. Taking part in our 24/7 365 day service providing excellent care to the local population. The role is on a shift basis covering 12.5 and 8 hr days and nights.

Reception / clerical duties including data entry are essential elements of the role, however the majority of the work consists of working clinically alongside Radiographers within Imaging rooms and also on portable imaging.

The post holder will act as a Fire Warden to the team (training given).

The duties are varied and include data input , reception duties, direct patient care, assisting Diagnostic Radiographers, maintaining stock in clinical areas and departmental cleanliness. Successful candidates would need to be highly motivated, uphold the trusts values and promises and have good organisational and IT skills.

Applicants must have previous experience of working in a caring environment and hold 5 GCSE's at grade C or above to include Maths and English.

About UHNM

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by our staff, patients and carers, and that unites us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Contact

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Fareed Sanaullah Job title: Service Lead Radiographer (General) Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01782 675889