Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
We are looking for an enthusiastic and well-motivated individual to join our existing team of Clinical Imaging assistants.
Candidates will be expected to fully prepare patients prior to imaging, including cannulation, patient observations (ECG, BP, O2 saturations etc), BMI calculation, and other general CIA duties.
In addition to patient preparation, candidates will be expected to work closely with the CT radiographers in the scan rooms, which will include patient positioning and assisting in interventional procedures.
The Imaging Directorate is committed to Training and Development and encourages all aspects of CPD & role extension. Full training in cannulation will be given.
Main duties of the job
To provide a high quality, responsive CT service as part of a multi-disciplinary team, whilst maintaining a high standard of patient care.
Assisting members of the CT multidisciplinary team in delivering a high standard of direct patient care and associated duties. To ensure that safe practice is carried out in accordance with departmental protocols.
The post on offer is based within CT, rotational across all 3 sites within STH, 37.5 hours per week over 7 days, to cover weekends and extended days until 8pm.
We can accommodate part time and job share too.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application, please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
* A minimum of level 2 in literacy and numeracy or equivalent qualifications.
Experience
* Relevant NHS or UK based experience in health care.
* CPD portfolio or relevant evidence.
* Previous experience within a Radiology department.
* Excellent understanding of infection control measures.
* Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
Personal Qualities
* Excellent patient care skills.
* Effective interpersonal skills.
* Providing and promoting a caring attitude.
* Excellent organisational skills.
* Ability to work closely with other professions to establish, maintain, and improve service and be open to changing working practices which can improve the same.
* Ability to train other staff members.
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.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
£24,071 to £25,674 a year pa/pro rata for part time staff.
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