Main area: Clinical Support Services
Grade Band: 3
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part time - 22.5 hours per week (Various Dayshifts and Various Days)
Job ref: 328-CD-6726245-A
Employer: South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: The James Cook University Hospital
Town: Middlesbrough
Salary: £24,071 - £25,674 per annum (pro rata)
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 25/01/2025 23:59
CT Assistant
Band 3
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a CT assistant to join our friendly CT team, with a requirement for rotation between all Radiology departments at South Tees NHS Hospital sites.
The role will incorporate a 7-day working week with shifts covering 8am-8pm and 9-5pm. Cover is required 365 days per year.
Main duties will include preparing patients prior for their scans, cannulating and assisting the patients throughout their time within the department. Maintain an efficient daily worklist through dealing with patient queries, appointments and assisting the Radiographers.
We are looking for enthusiastic people to join our team where our purpose is to deliver seamless, high quality, safe healthcare for all.
This post is part of the collaborative initiative of the Community Diagnostic Hub program. Although the successful candidate will be employed by South Tees Foundation Trust (STHFT), there will be an expectation of collaborative working across the Tees Valley in the future should the need be required, however this role is primarily for STHFT CT services.
Main duties of the job
* Preparing patients prior for their scans
* Cannulating and assisting the patients throughout their time within the department
* Maintaining an efficient daily worklist through dealing with patient queries, appointments and assisting the Radiographers
Please note this post may close at sufficient applicants.
Working for our organisation
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our staff in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions:
* Your Leadership Impact
* Service Improvement for Beginners
After you complete these one and a half days of training, you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.
Person specification
Knowledge
* Ability to demonstrate 6C’s in practice
* Ability to demonstrate person centred care
* Able to describe behaviours and skills of a carer
* Cannulation competency
Qualifications
* NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare Care or equivalent experience
* Level 1 in Maths/English or equivalent
Experience
* Previous experience of working with the public
Personal Attributes
* Team player
* Self motivated
* Willingness to work flexibly
* Able to communicate well with patients and all staff groups
* Able to travel and work at all sites
Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS)
It is now the policy of South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who are new to the Trust who require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost of their DBS. The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month's pay.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post.
As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you.
The Trust encourages and supports all applicants to be fully vaccinated against both COVID19 and influenza.
Please be aware, there are occasions where some vacancies may close prior to the closing date advertised. This will only happen where sufficient applications are received AND will be made evident on the job advert.
Please note if you are successfully shortlisted, we will contact you via the email address that you have applied from so please ensure you check your emails regularly.
Existing employees of South Tees NHS Foundation Trust currently on the Redeployment Register, who meet the essential criteria for this post, will be shortlisted and interviewed prior to all other applicants.
IMPORTANT-Please ensure you read the 'Guidance Notes for Applicants' document attached to this advert before you start to complete your application form.
This document provides detailed advice regarding the completion of your application form.
As part of our pre-employment screening process, all applicants are required to provide references from their last continuous 3 year employment and/or training/education. The referees MUST be a Line Manager/Supervisor. Applicants are requested to ensure email addresses for all referees are included on their application form.
Unfortunately, we are unable to respond to all applicants and those who are not contacted within six weeks of the closing date should assume that their application has been unsuccessful.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Please note that this vacancy will close when we receive sufficient completed applications.
Name: Laura Swann
Job title: CT Team Lead
Email address: laura.swann@nhs.net
Telephone number: 01642 850850
Additional information:
Informal discussions and/or visits to the department are encouraged. Please contact Laura Swann ext. 52727 or Julie Clark ext 53974 to make the necessary arrangements.
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