Imaging Department Assistant

Job description

Job summary

At present, University Hospitals of North Midlands is unable to offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 to Band 4 roles, as these positions do not meet the minimum salary and skill thresholds required under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations.

MRI Imaging Department Assistant

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the MRI team at University Hospitals of North Midlands as an Imaging Department Assistant on a fixed term contract, to cover maternity leave. The successful candidate will be expected to work across all UHNM sites including Royal Stoke, County Hospital and the newly opened Community Diagnostic Centre.

You must be experienced in health care and/or working with the public, and be able to provide excellent patient care to the broad mix of patients we see in MRI. Your caring and approachable manner will support our patients, some of whom can be very anxious or unwell.

You will be expected to have excellent computer and administrative skill , have a polite sympathetic telephone manner and a good attention to detail.

The role will include a proportion of weekend working.

Main duties of the job

When working clinically, your efficiency and organisational skills will help us to ensure we see our patients on time. You will be required to liaise with the radiographers, ward staff, porters and patients to ensure all patients are dealt with in a timely and efficient manner, ready for their examination.

Duties include general patient care, initial safety screening for MRI, cannulation of patients, safe use of equipment and department cleanliness, data input and clerical duties. Excellent communication and positive telephone manner is essential.

Flexibility and reliability are required in order to contribute to the delivery of a first class service to all usersThe department is open from 6.45am until 8pm, seven days a week, including Bank Holidays, and the successful applicant will be provided with full safety training and mentorship. You will be expected to work in all UHNM sites.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital, County Hospital in Stafford and the Community Diagnostic Centre in Hanley.

We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. We have put together a wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details and departmental visit please contact

Jo Gwyther MRI Superintendent Radiographer on 01782674629 [email protected]

or

Amanda Raeis -Mohammad MRI Superintendent on 01782675878 [email protected]

Job description
Job responsibilities

For further details and departmental visit please contact

Jo Gwyther MRI Superintendent Radiographer on 01782674629 [email protected]

or

Amanda Raeis -Mohammad MRI Superintendent on 01782675878 [email protected]

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Minimum 5 GCSE's or equivalent one of which must be English at Grade C or above
• Additional patient focused skills e.g. manual handling, infection prevention

Desirable

• Current Basic Life support (BLS) certificate
• Certificate in venepuncture/ cannulation support

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in caring environment or with the general public
• Previous experience of working as an Imaging Assistant in a hospital

Desirable

• Reception / clerical skills
• Proven experience handling sensitive or confidential information

Skills

Essential

• Evidence of computer skills
• Evidence of a proactive attitude
• Evidence of working well within a team
• Evidence of MRI safety awareness

interpersonal skills

Essential

• Clear and concise application
• Evidence of a calm, composed demeanor under pressure in a fast paced environment
• Flexible approach to working long days/ travelling to different sites to support departmental needs

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

• Minimum 5 GCSE's or equivalent one of which must be English at Grade C or above
• Additional patient focused skills e.g. manual handling, infection prevention

Desirable

• Current Basic Life support (BLS) certificate
• Certificate in venepuncture/ cannulation support

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in caring environment or with the general public
• Previous experience of working as an Imaging Assistant in a hospital

Desirable

• Reception / clerical skills
• Proven experience handling sensitive or confidential information

Skills

Essential

• Evidence of computer skills
• Evidence of a proactive attitude
• Evidence of working well within a team
• Evidence of MRI safety awareness

interpersonal skills

Essential

• Clear and concise application
• Evidence of a calm, composed demeanor under pressure in a fast paced environment
• Flexible approach to working long days/ travelling to different sites to support departmental needs

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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .

Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address

University Hospitals of North Midlands

Hilton Road

Stoke-on-Trent

ST4 6QG

United Kingdom

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