Senior Clinical Support Worker (MRI Facilities)

Kings College London; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in London is seeking a Senior Clinical Support Worker to assist in MRI facilities. The responsibilities include patient handling, administrative tasks, and maintaining safety protocols. This full-time role requires a Level 3 qualification and experience in healthcare settings, with flexible hours to meet facility needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum level 3 qualification or relevant experience in healthcare.
• Experience with IV cannulation or willingness to train.
• Knowledge of healthcare safety protocols and infection control.

Responsibilities

• Conduct administrative and clinical tasks to support MRI services.
• Prepare patients for MRI examinations and provide care during procedures.
• Assist in maintaining a clean and safe imaging environment.

Skills

IV cannulation

Healthcare safety protocols

Clear communication

Interpersonal skills

IT skills

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 qualification (A Levels, NVQ Level 3)

Job description

Senior Clinical Support Worker (MRI Facilities)

The post of Senior Clinical Support Worker MRI Facilities is responsible for carrying out a range of administrative, clerical, housekeeping and clinical tasks that vary through the day to support the overall imaging services in Cardiovascular MRI. The post holder will greet patients and perform initial ID checks, register patient attendance on EPIC and CRF Manager our current patient management systems and prepare them for the MRI examination, as well as providing necessary care and support for patients and research participants during and after examinations.

The post holder will be required to work flexible hours between 07:00 20:00 hours, over 5-day working week in accordance with the needs of the facility.The post holder may be asked to participate in duties over the festive period and therefore may not be able to take the Kings concessionary/closure days around this time. Instead, the entitlement would be provided through time off in lieu. There will also be a requirement to cover weekend lists which are run routinely to help with waiting list pressures.

The post is critical to the smooth running of the MRI facility, working as part of a service team.This is a full time post for one year in the first instance with a potential for an extension, subject to management review, working entirely on site in the facility based at St Thomas hospital.

Main duties of the job

Maintain and support a clean and safe imaging environment

Decontaminate and clean imaging equipment, accessories, and clinical areas; move equipment appropriately to maintain service efficiency.

Manage stock and consumables

Provide communication and administrative support

Support patient care in clinical and research imaging

Assist with patient flow and operational readiness

About us

The School of Biomedical Engineering & Imaging Sciences are committed to improve the way we deliver healthcare through the use of advanced engineering.

The department has 9 MRI scanners and a catheterisation lab, providing clinical and research MRI services in the areas of cardiac, foetal, neonatal and advanced brain imaging. The facility is embedded within St Thomas Hospital. Last year we conducted over 7800 clinical scans, of which over 4500 were recruited to research.

More information: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/bmeis

Job responsibilities

The post of Senior Clinical Support Worker MRI Facilities is responsible for carrying out a range of administrative, clerical, housekeeping and clinical tasks that vary through the day to support the overall imaging services in Cardiovascular MRI. The post holder will greet patients and perform initial ID checks, register patient attendance on EPIC and CRF Manager our current patient management systems and prepare them for the MRI examination, as well as providing necessary care and support for patients and research participants during and after examinations. The tasks may involve undertaking trolley checks and supporting stocking up activities and undertaking IV cannulation and cannula removal for patients in MRI.

The post holder will be required to work flexible hours between 07:00 20:00 hours, over 5-day working week in accordance with the needs of the facility. There are no on-call requirements for this position. The post holder may be asked to participate in duties over the festive period Christmas and New Year and therefore may not be able to take the Kings concessionary/closure days around this time. Instead, the entitlement would be provided through time off in lieu. There will also be a requirement to cover weekend lists which are run routinely to help with waiting list pressures. Hence, the post holder must have the flexibility to fully participate in the weekend rota, as well as early and late shifts in the week. Any work over outside the core hours including weekends will be compensated in accordance with the overtime rates applicable.

The post is critical to the smooth running of the MRI facility, working as part of a service team. The department has 9 MRI scanners and a catheterisation lab, providing clinical and research MRI services in the areas of cardiac, foetal, neonatal and advanced brain imaging. The facility is embedded within St Thomas Hospital. Last year we conducted over 7800 clinical scans, of which over 4500 were recruited to research.

The post aligns to the role description and the key responsibilities defined by the Society of Radiographers SOR and NHS England Health Education guidance on Developing Career Pathways for diagnostic imaging support worker roles Developing-career-pathways-for-diagnostic-imaging-support-worker-roles. The post holder is expected to complete the Care Certificate and acquire Level 2 functional skills.

This is a full time post for one year in the first instance with a potential for an extension, subject to management review, working entirely on site in the facility based at St Thomas hospital.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Minimum level 3 qualification, e.g. A levels, AS levels, International Baccalaureate diploma or other technical levels such as NVQ Level 3 qualification, plus work experience in a relevant clinical-related post(s) OR Knowledge and skills gained through work experience in relevant clinical-related posts within health and social care settings
• Experience with IV cannulation or willingness to undergo suitable training
• Knowledge of healthcare safety protocols and infection control procedures and their impact on the environment.
• Understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and research compliance standards
• Clear spoken and written communication skills with attention to detail, competent in computer use and strong interpersonal and influencing/behavioral skills to interact with multi-disciplinary professionals, patients and research participants
• Intermediate level of IT skills and ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team providing high quality patient care including maintaining patient confidentiality and compliance with data protection regulations
• Flexible team-worker who is responsive to colleagues.
• An understanding of Health & Safety regulations governing area of work, particularly relating to Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
• Evidence of a commitment to professional development including gaining a Care Certificate in Healthcare settings, particularly by working in MRI environment / clinical and research imaging settings
• Certificate of Competency in IV cannulation
• Knowledge and understanding of safety aspects by acquiring a formal safety training in MRI
• Able and willing to provide support beyond core hours, as required.

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.