Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an X-ray Assistants in the X-ray department at UHD Poole Hospital. In fulfilling the UHD ethos, we are looking for a friendly, caring and motivated candidate for recruitment to join our established X-ray Assistants team.As an X-Ray Assistant, you will be required to work alongside our x-ray teams; supporting the radiographers & clerical team, providing care and comfort for our patients, and some administrative work. As part of the role, successful candidates will coordinator for our inpatients for radiology attending the Radiology department. Basic patient care and observation experience would be desirable for this role. An understanding and knowledge of basic computer skills/data input is a requirement. Communication between staff and patients is a prominent part of this role, therefore candidates will be expected to have excellent communication skills for this post. Applications are invited from individuals who can demonstrate a professional attitude to work, a high standard of communication skills, a caring & compassionate approach and a commitment to team working. Additional contact information Tracy Kerrigan-Maddox Tracy.Kerrigan-Maddoxuhd.nhs.uk / 0300 019 2763 Base Location: Poole Hospital Interview Date: TBC Main duties of the job To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. About us Our values define who we are as TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. In some cases this means that a services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview. Date posted 30 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year pa/pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 153-SP03457-A Job locations Poole Hospital Poole BH15 2JB Job description Job responsibilities To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. Job description Job responsibilities To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. Person Specification Education Essential General Education to GCSE level or equivalent Experience Desirable Previous care work Other Essential Excellent communication Ability to work within a team Patient care Ability to cope with patients who are anxious, distressed or ill Personal time management Basic understanding and competency in computers and data input Person Specification Education Essential General Education to GCSE level or equivalent Experience Desirable Previous care work Other Essential Excellent communication Ability to work within a team Patient care Ability to cope with patients who are anxious, distressed or ill Personal time management Basic understanding and competency in computers and data input 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. Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust Address Poole Hospital Poole BH15 2JB Employer's website https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)