Apprentice Assistant Practitioner *Internal Applicants Only*
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
INTERNAL ONLY TO NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (NCIC) TRUST EMPLOYEES ONLY
Apprentice Assistant Practitioner based at WCH.
Post starts at Band 3 rising to band 4 upon successful completion of university radiology assistant practitioner course.
The Directorate of Radiology for North Cumbria Hospitals comprises general radiography, conventional and interventional fluoroscopy, dental, CT, MRI, Ultrasound and DXA facilities. The directorate undertakes over 230,000 examinations per annum. Referrals for radiological opinion come from a wide range of specialties encountered within an acute district general hospital including 24 hour emergencies and primary care.
Main Duties of the Job
This is a training position for a person with experience as a healthcare assistant to undertake study at the University of Cumbria while undertaking practical work. Upon successful completion of the course, the candidate will be qualified as a Radiography Assistant Practitioner. The role of Assistant Practitioner includes the following responsibilities:
* Support the delivery of a Radiology service as a member of the multi-disciplinary team, in accordance with the standards of conduct, performance and ethics set by the Health Professions Council.
* Plan and manage workload against specific Radiology protocols and Standard Operating Procedures.
* Prioritize the care and well-being of patients and their relatives, ensuring safety and compliance with departmental policies.
* Use negotiation and persuasion to achieve desired examinations, adapting techniques as necessary and reassuring patients throughout the process.
About Us
At NCIC, we aim to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a center of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and offers a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
Job Responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
Note: Due to changes in the UK immigration policy, individuals requiring a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship if the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL).
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and meet all essential criteria, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Maths and English (functional skills) or GCSE at grade C/5 or above or equivalent.
* Care Certificate or working towards.
* Essential IT skills (EITS) or equivalent.
* Level 4 study experience.
Experience
* Experience of caring directly for patients, relatives, and carers.
* Experience working in a multidisciplinary team.
* Use of a computer.
* Experience in a radiology department.
Knowledge
* Infection control.
* Image processing.
* Knowledge of pathology, anatomy, and physiology.
* Equality legislation and best practice.
* Microsoft Office.
* Managing complaints & incidents.
* Radiation protection.
Skills and Aptitudes
* Good organizational skills.
* Able to prioritize work to meet deadlines.
* Advanced communication skills.
* Good interpersonal skills.
* Ability to motivate self and others.
* Ability to empathize.
* Dexterity and fine motor skills.
Personal Attributes
* Team member.
* Meticulous.
* Willing to accept responsibility.
Other Requirements
* Trust approval for scope of practice.
* Able to travel independently between sites.
* Driving license.
* Willing to work at other Trust sites.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, necessitating a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Salary: £24,071 to £29,114 per annum pro rata.
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