Job summary Senior Healthcare Assistant - Band 3 - Permanent We are looking for enthusiastic hand highly motivated Radiology Health Care Assistant to join the Nursing Team within the Radiology Department at Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust. Candidates should have a flexible approach to changing patterns of work and provide a service over a 7-day period. We are looking for a committed and reliable member of staff, with good organisational and communication skills. You will be rotated through CT, MR, Ultrasound, Fluoroscopy and Breast Imaging and the nature of your work will be varied. You will also have an advocate/chaperone role on behalf of both the patient and staff during intimate or invasive procedures.Previous hospital experience is desirable butnot essential as training will be provided to ensure you have the skills required to fulfil the position. Applicants should have good keyboard skills and preferably experience in using basic computer packages, including hospital systems. Main duties of the job You will work alongside healthcare professionals in all modalities of the radiology department i.e., Breast, CT, MR, Ultrasound, fluoroscopy and General X-ray. To provide clinical support and delivery of care to patients attending for all radiology examinations. Participate in giving compassionate high-quality personal care to patients. Assist in preparing patients notes, relevant charts/documentation and making sure all relevant information is scanned into CRIS. To assist with and provide a chaperone during invasive or intimate examinations. Maintain cleanliness in the work environment in line with Trust Health and Safety policies. The hours of work will be in accordance with service needs over a 24/7 period. Undertake a range of clinical competencies as directed by the Registered Healthcare Professional including the undertaking of the patient's vital signs, including: -TemperatureBlood PressurePulseRespirationOxygen Saturation Blood glucose monitoring Prepare and maintain environments for clinical procedures. Undertake a range of clinical competencies e.g., Venipuncture and cannulation. To assist consultant radiologists, ultra-sonographers and radiographers in interventional procedures including biopsies, aspirations and drainages. About us Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners. We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate: Safety Care Respect Communication Learning We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population. We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ& Disabled people. Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more. Date posted 11 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year Per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 245-ACS3RAD-02-25 Job locations LGF Xray Heartshead North Fountain street Ashton-under-Lyne OL6 9RW Job description Job responsibilities The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded. The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed. Job description Job responsibilities The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded. The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed. Person Specification Education and qualifications Essential Completed the National Care Certificate Functional skills minimum Level 2 Math's and English or GCSE equivalent or working towards. Desirable Working towards or prepared to work towards obtaining an Apprenticeship in Clinical Healthcare. Knowledge Essential Awareness and understanding of importance of confidentiality. Knowledge of Infection Control & Safeguarding processes Skills Essential Can Carry out Venipuncture and Cannulation Can Complete BM Can Carry out observations i.e. BP, Pulse, Temp Experience Essential Worked at a band 2 Health Care Assistant level or equivalent. Desirable Experience working in a radiology setting. Person Specification Education and qualifications Essential Completed the National Care Certificate Functional skills minimum Level 2 Math's and English or GCSE equivalent or working towards. Desirable Working towards or prepared to work towards obtaining an Apprenticeship in Clinical Healthcare. Knowledge Essential Awareness and understanding of importance of confidentiality. Knowledge of Infection Control & Safeguarding processes Skills Essential Can Carry out Venipuncture and Cannulation Can Complete BM Can Carry out observations i.e. BP, Pulse, Temp Experience Essential Worked at a band 2 Health Care Assistant level or equivalent. Desirable Experience working in a radiology setting. 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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust Address LGF Xray Heartshead North Fountain street Ashton-under-Lyne OL6 9RW Employer's website https://www.tamesidehospital.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)