Overview
Contract Type: 0
Salary: £26,240 – £27,928 Per annum (pro rata) including High Cost Area Supplement
Partner Org: Royal Surrey County Hospital
Job overview
Are you a caring, enthusiastic and hard working person looking to make a big impact? We are looking for dedicated and caring Radiology Department assistants to support our brand new, state of the art Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) at Milford, Surrey.
The CDC Is part of Royal Surrey’s continuing investment in its diagnostic capabilities and follows refurbishment of the Trust’s interventional suite, MRI and X-ray facilities
This is a patient focused role. You will assist out-patients during their time in the radiology department from transferring the patients to and from the departments, greeting them on arrival, assisting with their preparation for the examinations, and helping to provide a pleasant experience.
You will also take on some admin roles which may include, booking patients in for the appointment, stock management and room preparation for both CT and MRI examinations. Training for all will be provided.
You should have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well within a team. After a settling in period, you will be offered the opportunity to complete a cannulation course, which will allow you to progress to a band 3 position once competence has been confirmed.
For further information please contact Janine Mace Radiology Deputy Services Manager email: Janine.mace@nhs.net or Kim Shipway Radiology Transformation Manager email: K.shipway@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
This roles provides support to the department in providing patient focused, efficient service in a caring, professional and timely manner.
Working for our organisation
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn’t the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
A video about the Royal Surrey – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification
The post holder will assist radiologists, radiographers and sonographers undertaking diagnostic and therapeutic examinations.
The post holder will provide care for patients whilst maintaining a safe and clean environment.
The post holder will support a high quality clerical, portering, stock management and clinical support service when required to the Radiology Department.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- 5 GCSEs (Grade A-C) including English and Maths, or equivalent.
Desirable criteria
- NVQ level 2 or equivalent in healthcare
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working within a busy team and managing time effectively.
- Experience of providing good customer service.
- Experience and knowledge of using computer software packages such as Word, Excel, Outlook.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in a caring role.
- Experience of working within a radiology department
- Experience of communicating well with patients and relatives.
- Experience and knowledge of ordering and maintaining stock.
- Knowledge of patient privacy, dignity and confidentiality.
- Knowledge of infection control standards.
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