Job summary Join Our Team: Make a Difference Every Day We are looking for a positive and enthusiastic Clinical Support Worker to join our Imaging Team. Are you ready to embark on a fulfilling journey in healthcare, where your passion for helping others makes a real impact? No prior experience is requiredjust a willingness to care, learn, and put patients first. What We're Looking For: Excellent communication skills. Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals. A positive attitude and enthusiasm for learning. What You'll Do: As a Clinical Support Worker, you'll play a vital role in supporting our Professional staff both with patient care and administrative tasks. You'll work across various areas such as Ultrasound, CT, Nuclear Medicine, the Emergency Department, Fluoroscopy, and MRI, providing essential support where it's needed most. What We Offer: Comprehensive training to help you succeed in your new role. Support in obtaining the Care Certificate, which you'll complete within 12 to 15 weeks. A flexible working environment with the opportunity to work across multiple sites, primarily based at Hinchingbrooke. Ready to take the next step in your career? Join us and become part of a team that truly cares. Your journey to making a difference starts here. Apply today and help us provide exceptional care to our patients Main duties of the job Support the delivery of a high-quality imaging service across various modalities. Communicate effectively and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team. Assist in training new Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers. Help manage and update support worker rotas. Oversee stock maintenance and ordering. Prepare patients for imaging procedures, including cannulation, venepuncture, and Point of Care Testing (POCT). Maintain and update patients' electronic imaging records using Trust and departmental systems. About us We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area. As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including: Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff); Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme; Flexible working opportunities; Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays; Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role; Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment; Access to our in-house physiotherapy service; On-site canteens offering subsidised meals; Subsidised staff parking (currently free); Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community. Date posted 07 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 to £25,674 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 176-F-6568023-A Job locations Hinchingbrooke Hospital Hinchingbrooke Park Huntingdon PE29 6NT Job description Job responsibilities For full details on the main responsibilities, please refer to the job description. Key tasks include supporting high-quality imaging services, team collaboration, and patient preparation. Job description Job responsibilities For full details on the main responsibilities, please refer to the job description. Key tasks include supporting high-quality imaging services, team collaboration, and patient preparation. Person Specification Education & Qualifications Essential NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health-related subject/Care Certificate Trained in cannulation, venepuncture and Point of Care Testing (POCT) Experience Essential Previous experience as a care assistant in a NHS or private health care environment Desirable Experience of working in an Imaging Department Key Skills Essential Ability to communicate appropriately with patients/carers/multi-disciplinary team. Communicating clearly in English in both verbal and written forms. Desirable Basic IT and keyboard skills Knowledge Desirable CRIS & PACS Person Specification Education & Qualifications Essential NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health-related subject/Care Certificate Trained in cannulation, venepuncture and Point of Care Testing (POCT) Experience Essential Previous experience as a care assistant in a NHS or private health care environment Desirable Experience of working in an Imaging Department Key Skills Essential Ability to communicate appropriately with patients/carers/multi-disciplinary team. Communicating clearly in English in both verbal and written forms. Desirable Basic IT and keyboard skills Knowledge Desirable CRIS & PACS 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 North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust Address Hinchingbrooke Hospital Hinchingbrooke Park Huntingdon PE29 6NT Employer's website https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)