Job summary
The Radiology department at the Norfolk and Norwich University NHS Hospital is looking for a Band 2 Radiology Support Worker to join our friendly team. The successful candidate will get the opportunity to work across the whole of the Radiology department supporting patient care. This includes within the state-of-the-art Norfolk Centre for Interventional Radiology which opened in September 2020, assisting the Vascular Access Team with inserting vascular access devices and supporting patient care throughout CT, MRI, Ultrasound and Plain Film.
We have an exciting opportunity to become part of a unique team in a highly patient-focused role to collaborate with colleagues on shaping and developing patient service to put us at the cutting edge of Radiology developments as we grow as a team.
Radiology aims to recruit, nurture, and develop talent through our in-house specialist training programs, with supernumerary status for the first four weeks. Radiology Nursing has a dedicated Clinical Nurse Educator, and we often provide teaching sessions for all staff to support skill progression.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for someone who has the want and the passion to support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, and to consistently demonstrate NNUH's 'PRIDE' values of People focused, Respect, Dedication, Integrity, and Excellence.
We operate a seven day a week service with various shift lengths between the hours of 07:30-20:00, with some weekend commitment as required.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
1. Flexible working hours
2. Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
3. Multi Faith prayer room
4. Discounted gym memberships
5. Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
6. Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
7. Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
8. Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
9. On-site Nursery
10. On-site cafes offering staff discounts
11. Support in career development
12. Flexible staff bank
13. Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assisting in the care of Radiology patients during the pre and post procedure period by supporting the multidisciplinary team within the whole Radiology department including supporting patient flow through CT, MRI, DEXA and Ultrasound as well as working within the Norfolk Centre for Interventional Radiology (NCIR) and with the Vascular Access Team when inserting vascular access devices.
Transferring patients between the ward and radiology department.
Supporting Radiology and Nursing personnel in providing a safe, high-quality environment for the carrying out of interventional procedures within radiology by:
14. Assisting in the preparation of the scrub and circulating team in the procedure room
15. Assisting the multidisciplinary team during interventional procedures
16. Assisting in the general upkeep and maintenance of stock levels in the department and ordering as appropriate
17. Assisting the recovery team in the preparation of the pre and post procedure environment
18. Providing a safe departmental environment which minimises the risk of infection
To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUHs PRIDE values of People focused, Respect, Dedication, Integrity, and Excellence.
If you would like the opportunity to be a part of shaping this innovative service, please send in an application today!
We welcome informal visits to our department or contact us if you have any queries regarding this role, we are also able to provide you with resources to support your application completion via our recruitment team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
19. Basic numeracy and literacy skills
Experience
Essential
20. Some previous NHS experience
Skills
Essential
21. Good verbal communication skills
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
22. Willingness to learn
23. Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
24. Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion