Radiology Support Worker

Uhmb; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks two part-time Radiology Support Workers for the Royal Lancaster Infirmary. The positions require dynamic team players for patient reception, data entry, and assisting Radiographers. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills and be able to work flexible hours, including weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Radiology department is desirable but training can be provided.
• Available to work Nights/Weekends/Bank Holidays.
• Good Command of English Language.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the Radiology team in X-ray, Ultrasound, and Centenary departments.
• Receive patients and manage data entry into the Radiology IT system.
• Answer telephone queries and provide general patient care.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Keyboard skills

Knowledge of computer systems

Education

Good General Education with GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or above

Tools

Sectra RIS/PACS system

Job description

Main area Radiology Grade NHS AfC: Band 2 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 30.25 hours per week (Two posts - x1 30.25 hours per week and x1 15.75 hours per week.) Job ref 331-L17710625

Site Royal Lancaster Infirmary Town Lancaster Salary £24,169 Per Annum Pro Rata Salary period Yearly Closing 03/07/2025 23:59

''Creating a great place to be cared for and a great place to work''

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has a firm commitment to strengthening the diversity of our workforce, and therefore welcome and encourage applications from likeminded people who can support our ambition to become effortlessly inclusive. We are particularly keen to hear from protected groups – including BAME, LGBT+ and people with a disability.

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen, within the Radiology Department, for two part time Radiology Support Workers to work alongside our Radiographers and Sonographers within the Radiology Department at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary.

These positions will provide an exciting challenge for dynamic and empathetic team players, with excellent communication skills and enthusiasm, who enjoy working within a hospital environment.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidates will work as an integral part of the Radiology team, working in the X-ray Department, Ultrasound Department, and Centenary Radiology Departments at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary.

The main responsibilities will include receiving our patients into the department on our reception desks, accurately entering patient and examination data in to the Radiology IT system, answering the telephone, responding to queries from patients, GPs and staff and general patient care.

Previous experience in a similar role is desirable but training can be given.

There are two posts which will be worked in our X-ray departments on Receptions and the clinical areas with our Radiographers and Sonographers. Please see attached rotas for details.

Post one: 30.25 hours per week - These hours will be worked as 7.5 hour days over Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays.

Post two: 15.75 hours per week - These hours will be worked over three days, Saturdays, Sundays, and Thursdays.

Please indicate on your application form if you have a preference to either of the roles.

Working for our organisation

We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

• Good General Education with GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or above.
• Good Command of English Language

Personal Qualities

• Available to work Nights/Weekends/Bank Holidays on a rota basis as required

Skills, ability and knowledge

• Knowledge of computer systems
• Good communication/interpersonal skills
• Ability to work to Trust and Department Policies and Procedures
• Evidence of personal development (PDP)

Experience

• Keyboard skills with speed and accuracy
• Evidence of computer skills
• Use of Sectra RIS/PACS system
• Previous experience of working in a Radiology department.

PLEASE NOTE THAT SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED BY EMAIL.

The Trust promotes flexible working opportunities where ever possible to enable staff to balance their work and home life. We are committed to Equal Opportunities and aim to be EffortlesslyInclusive .

The trust operates a No Smoking Policy.

Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our Person Specification will be shortlisted for Interview.

We reserve the right to close a job advert early where sufficient applications have been received.

The Trust does not offer interview expenses to shortlisted candidates unless indicated in the advert

If the post is subject to Disclosure & Barring Service checking, (formally CRB) a charge of £49.50 for Enhanced and £21.50 for Standard clearance and additional to this a £4.90 administration fee will be made to the successful candidate(s). This currently only applies to roles Band 6 and above and Medical & Dental posts.

Anyone newly appointed to the trust under the Agenda For Change contract, will be subject to the completion of a satisfactory 6 month probationary period. This will give the new staff member an opportunity to become familiar with the role and working environment.

We have introduced a new system called Pre-Onboarding, specifically to support you right the way through to your first few months in your new role with us atUHMB. This bespoke site has lots of useful information to help you settle into your new roleincluding: what to expect from the recruitment clearances process, where to get a uniform, when you'll get paid etc. As well as information on a number of our services i.e. Infection Prevention, Anti-fraud, Inclusion and Diversity, Care Certificates and much more. To access click on this linkhttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/uhmbt-pre-onboarding .

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.

Name Karen Brakewell Job title Head of Department Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01524 516270 Additional information

Naomi O'Connor, Deputy Head of Department on 01524 516271.

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