Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
Are you highly motivated, hard working and forward thinking? If so, come and visit us at Doncaster where we are building an exciting future within Radiology.
The successful candidates will be enthusiastic about the challenges of a busy working and constantly changing environment and must have the ability to remain calm under pressure.
Rotational working at Bassetlaw Teaching Hospital, Doncaster Royal Infirmary and Mexborough Montagu Hospital, you will demonstrate excellence in patient care. This is a demanding role which will involve dealing with patients who are very ill or distressed; therefore, good interpersonal skills are essential. You will be expected to work flexibly, participating in an extended 7-day service and will be required to travel to all sites as needed.
Working hours will be in line with the needs of the service, may be subject to change in the future, and will include nights, evenings, weekends, and bank holidays; therefore, a flexible approach is essential.
You should have GCSE English and Maths to grade C or equivalent, proven computer experience, and possess good interpersonal and organisational skills. Previous experience in a medical environment would be an advantage for this varied and interesting role.
Main duties of the job
1. Working with a team of motivated and committed staff to provide a first-class and effective service to all patients attending Radiology.
2. To undertake clinical support tasks as required by the lead radiographers.
3. To provide support to consultants and radiographers in the clinical environment as and when required.
4. To undertake reception, clerical, and other support duties as required.
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. At DBTH, we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives; these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care, and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities, and LGBTQ+ communities.
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.
Please note, if your application is successful, you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
* Experience in a caring profession.
* Experience of Trust PAS computer system.
* Experience in a clinical setting / medical environment.
* Experience of clerical duties.
Qualifications/Training
* GCSE English Language & Maths (Grade C or above) or equivalent or NVQ Level 2 or equivalent experience.
* CARE Certificate.
Personal Attributes & Skills
* Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills with multi-disciplinary team/patients/relatives.
* Good team player.
* Ability to deal with clients who have barriers to communication (language, deafness, learning difficulties).
* Able to maintain client confidentiality.
* Ability to deal sensitively and compassionately with patients, some of whom may have received bad news.
* Able to accommodate the demands of the post with flexible working as required and good attendance.
* Able to prioritise workload.
* To be able to travel independently to meet the demands of the post.
* Adaptable to a changing environment, able to cope with the demands of evolving and sometimes unpredictable workload.
* Able to work under pressure.
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 name
Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
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