Radiology Support Worker

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a dedicated individual for a physical role in patient transport. The successful candidate will ensure timely patient transfers using wheelchairs, trolleys, or beds within the hospital while adhering to hygiene and safety protocols. This position offers flexible shifts and requires good communication skills and experience in a service environment. Join the team at this leading healthcare trust to support patient flow and improve service delivery.

Qualifications

• Physical role requiring transporting patients by wheelchair, trolley, or bed.
• Must adhere to hygiene practices and health & safety regulations.
• Experience working with patients is essential.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients in compliance with Trust procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness of transportation equipment.
• Attend staff training and report incidents or complaints.

Skills

Good communication skills

Experience in a service environment

Job description

An opportunity has arisen to join a new team supporting the Radiology Department at Broomfield Hospital site. You will be an integral member of the Radiology team, enabling patients to be scanned in a timely manner with a view to improving the flow of patients within the hospital.

The job is physical in nature and includes the transportation of patients by wheelchair, patient trolley or bed, internally and externally. You will be working with patients so experience of working in a service environment is needed and requires good communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• To undertake all patient support tasks, as requested by manager of the day, superintendents and managers.
• To undertake all urgent adhoc and scheduled tasks using the correct equipment within the required response times and in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
• To maintain good hygiene practices in the tasks performed as per infection control procedures.
• To observe Health & Safety regulations at all times.
• To attend staff induction and training and an annual appraisal interview.
• To ensure that service user complaints and incidents are referred to either Manager of the Day or Superintendent in charge in a timely manner.
• To ensure the transportation equipment is kept clean and in working order, and to report any defects to the Supervisor / Manager to be rectified as quickly as possible.
• To transport patients as per Departmental and Trust procedures, with due regard to their privacy, dignity and respect.
• To maintain a smart appearance at all times, wearing the allocated uniform, including safety clothing, footwear and gloves as provided at all times when on duty. To report to Superintendent / Manager if and when any of these items become damaged.
• To provide portering support in the event of a major incident or other site emergency as directed.
• To work as part of a team and be flexible in approach to duties in order to cover annual leave and sickness, noting that the postholder will be required to work Bank Holidays as rostered and that annual leave will not be granted over Bank Holiday periods.
• To complete activity sheets with appropriate details or as instructed by the Departmental Supervisor.

Work Schedule

These posts offer flexibility as they offer a variety of shifts including early, late, mid‑day responsibilities and weekends. If you enjoy socialising with a variety of people or prefer an active role rather than an office job, then we are looking for you.

Working for our Organisation

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well‑being of our patients, and to provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers. We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Band 2

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS). Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust.

Selection Process

Please note, the selection processes at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values. The use of AI in applications is monitored; you will be required to declare on your application if AI has been used before submitting your application.