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Main area: Radiology
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 3
Contract: Fixed term: 12 months (to cover a 7 day service 52 weeks of the year)
Hours:
* Full time
* Part time
37.5 hours per week (Will include weekend and evening sessions)
Job ref: 409-6984635
Site: Whiston Hospital
Town: Prescot
Salary: £24,071 - £25,674 Per annum, Pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 21/03/2025 23:59
Interview date: 03/04/2025
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Radiography Department Assistant in the Radiology Department, primarily based at the previous Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospital sites.
The department provides a 7-day imaging service across all MWL sites; therefore, the post will include evening, weekend, and bank holiday duties.
The role will include assisting qualified staff during radiographic, CT, and MRI procedures, including patient care, IV cannulation, and clerical duties. Candidates must be keen to learn, enjoy a challenge, and have the ability to use their own initiative. Good communication skills and a caring nature are essential.
Main duties of the job
To provide assistance during imaging procedures as directed by a suitably qualified practitioner and coordinate inpatient transfer for all imaging modalities.
The team provides radiological services to the health community, offering inpatient, outpatient, and GP services to a broad spectrum of client/patient groups.
Working for our organisation
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites. We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.
Our Services:
Acute Care
Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport, and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Primary Care
Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Community Services
Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire.
Specialist Regional Services
We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man, and North Wales.
Achievements:
* Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
* Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
* National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
KEY DUTIES
* Assist Radiology clinical staff in all imaging examinations
* Support the Radiology clinical staff in maintaining high standards of care
* Accept responsibility for specifically delegated functions within the imaging department appropriate for untrained staff
* Assist patients throughout their imaging attendance
* Prepare imaging rooms and trolleys for clinical examinations
* Preparation of intravenous and oral contrast as per departmental protocol
* Intra-venous cannulation prior to imaging examinations
* Assist in cross-sectional imaging by positioning patients for procedures
* Responsible for coordinating inpatient transfer to and from Radiology for all imaging modalities
* Liaising with all wards and departments to confirm mode of transport
* Organising portering staff to transport patients
* Observation of patients in the waiting room
* Responsible for cleaning clinical equipment which may have come into contact with body fluids
* Assist in providing a safe, infection-free patient experience
* Undertake household support tasks
* Report all equipment malfunctions to appropriate personnel
* Establish and maintain effective communication with patients during procedures
* Maintain a patient, courteous manner in all aspects of communication
CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
* Ensure adherence to all departmental and trust SOP and policies.
* Maintain the privacy and dignity of patients.
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
* Responsible for accurate data entry on the Radiology Information System
* Ensure the accuracy of data quality in line with departmental policies and procedures
TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES
* Assist in the induction of new radiography helpers
* Attend training courses relevant to the post
* Maintain own personal development
RESEARCH & AUDIT
* Participate in departmental audit and research programmes.
Person specification
Qualification
* NVQ Level 3 in care or equivalent qualification/experience in Radiology
* GCSE English and Maths at grade 9-4 (A*-C)
Knowledge & Experience
* Previous care work in a Health Care Setting
Skills
* A highly self-motivated individual
* Able to use own initiative and respond to new challenges
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Ability to manage difficult or sensitive situations
* Ability to work as part of a team
* A good understanding of Trust policies as appropriate
Other
* Ability to travel to various hospital locations by own car/assisted driver
* Able to work the hours and duties required for the post
* Able to comply with Trust policies and procedures
* Understanding of the confidential nature of the role and awareness of the Data Protection Act
Thank you for considering an application to work for Mersey West Lancashire NHS Trust. MWL is an exciting and forward-thinking NHS Trust who are one of the best places to work for in England.
Given sometimes we receive a high volume of applications, please be aware that we may close a vacancy earlier than stated should a sufficient number of applications be received. Therefore, you are advised to apply at your earliest convenience.
The Trust may contact you during the recruitment process for your feedback on your experience. We always aim for continuous improvement in our practice.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
We actively cultivate a professional environment of fairness, equality, dignity, and respect for all individuals. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and value the unique skills, perspective, and experience you bring.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we commit to offering an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job listed in the personal specification. If you wish to apply under this Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please indicate this on the online application form.
If you are having difficulty completing an online application, or require any disability reasonable adjustments to the application process, please contact Recruitment@merseywestlancs.nhs.uk
We also commit to offering an interview to all armed forces veterans who meet the minimum criteria for the job listed in the personal specification. If you wish to apply under this Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please indicate this on the online application form.
The Trust operates anonymous shortlisting where no personal information about you is shared with the recruiting manager.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
If this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Please note if applicable, applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment.
If you have not already done so, you are therefore encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service.
Flexible Working
We actively support flexible working patterns throughout MWL. Changes made to the NHS Terms and Conditions of Service Handbook mean that:
All employees have the right to request flexible working from day one of employment.
There is no limit on the number of requests they can make.
Employees have the right to make requests, have them considered, regardless of the reason.
At Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, we will consider requests for flexible working. We encourage you to discuss flexible working options at the interview stage.
Working for Team MWL
Staff recognition is especially important to us; we recognize staff through Employee of the Month. Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals, we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), and 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata).
The Trust is a non-smoking environment across all our sites. Failure to follow this rule could lead to disciplinary action.
You must ensure that your application, including personal statements and behavior examples, are truthful and factually accurate. Please note plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own.
The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.
Additional Information
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust's Values and Behaviors which are We are KIND, We are OPEN, We are INCLUSIVE.
An applicant guide to help and support you with your application can be accessed in the supporting documents.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team MWL very soon.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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