Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time position for a caring and motivatedCare Support Worker to join our busy and friendly CT & MRI team in Poole at University Hospitals Dorset. Base Location: Poole Hospital Interview Date: TBC Main duties of the job As a clinical support worker you will be required to work alongside the CT and MRI team. This involves supporting the radiographers, providing care and comfort for our patients whilst preparing them for their examinations, I.V cannulation (training will be provided if necessary) manual handling and some administrative work. This role will require flexibility and adaptability, good teamwork and interpersonal skills, with excellent communication and organisation skills .Please see the job description for full details of the requirements Applications are invited from individuals who can demonstrate a professional attitude to work, a high standard of communication skills, a caring and compassionate approach and a commitment to team working. The successful candidate will be required to work shifts of 7am-5pm, 8am-6pm, 10am-8pm and 1pm-11pm (inclusive of weekends and bank holidays). 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 23 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year pa/pr Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 153-SP04127 Job locations Poole Hospital Longfleet Road Poole BH15 2JB Job description Job responsibilities To assist in the continuity of an efficient CT & MRI service. To be the first point of contact for patients and for their care. 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 assist in the continuity of an efficient CT & MRI service. To be the first point of contact for patients and for their care. 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 Qualifications Essential General Education to GCSE Basic keyboard/typing experience Experience Essential Previous work with the public Desirable Previous care work Previous clerical work Skills Technical Skills Competencies Essential Ability to work within a team Ability to cannulate patients, if not the post holder must be prepared to undertake this training Desirable Patient care and handling skills. Relaxation techniques Person Specification Qualifications Essential General Education to GCSE Basic keyboard/typing experience Experience Essential Previous work with the public Desirable Previous care work Previous clerical work Skills Technical Skills Competencies Essential Ability to work within a team Ability to cannulate patients, if not the post holder must be prepared to undertake this training Desirable Patient care and handling skills. Relaxation techniques 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 Longfleet Road Poole BH15 2JB Employer's website https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)