Imaging Department Assistants

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking an Imaging Department Assistant to join their General X-ray team. This role involves providing clinical support alongside radiographers, assisting in administrative tasks, and ensuring the well-being of patients. Ideal candidates should have at least 5 GCSEs, including Maths and English, and possess a caring attitude. The position demands flexibility due to shift work, contributing to the trust's commitment to delivering excellent patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience in a caring environment is preferred.
• Demonstrate commitment to trust values.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing high-quality imaging services.
• Data entry and reception duties.
• Act as Fire Warden for the team.

Skills

Good organisational skills

IT skills

Caring attitude

Education

5 GCSEs at grade C or above, including Maths and English

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

Provide a supportive role to the imaging team ensuring delivery of an efficient and effective service; work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team to give best quality service by assisting radiographers, nurses and medical staff.

A caring, co‑operative and flexible approach while maintaining a professional attitude for the dignity and well‑being of the patient.

Support 24/7 365 day service providing excellent care to the local population.

Shift basis covering 12.5 and 8 hr days and nights.

Reception/clerical duties including data entry; majority of work is clinical support alongside radiographers in imaging rooms and portable imaging.

Act as Fire Warden to the team (training given).

Duties include data input, reception duties, direct patient care, assisting diagnostic radiographers, maintaining stock in clinical areas and departmental cleanliness.

Qualifications / Requirements

Previous experience of working in a caring environment.

Hold 5 GCSEs at grade C or above, including Maths and English.

Highly motivated, uphold trust values and promises, good organisational and IT skills.

Application Process

1. All correspondence will be sent to the email address you applied from. Please ensure you check your emails regularly.
2. References: provide email addresses for all referees for the last three years of employment.
3. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from everyone regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender, age, faith or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
4. Flexible working will be considered in line with Trust policies.
5. New recruits are required to pay for their Disclosure and Barring Service check (and admin fee) prior to starting if the role requires a DBS check.

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