Job summary From the rolling Wolds in the north, 30-mile stretch of golden sands on the east coast and the agricultural Fenlands of the south; The United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest hospital Trusts in the country. Providing a comprehensive range of hospital based medical, surgical, paediatric, obstetric, and gynaecological care to over 800,000 people across the rural county of Lincolnshire. Operating 4 main hospital sites we deliver services in a range of other settings employing over 8,000 staff. Radiology provides services to the county from 10 sites in state of the art facilities with modern equipment using the latest technologies. About the Role:- Based at one of our new community diagnostic centres, your role will be to work within and lead the team of clinical imaging assistant working throughout Radiology at the community diagnostic centres. There are opportunities for roles based at Lincoln, Skegness, Boston and Grantham. Provide materials management for stock and non-stocks, ensuring a continuous supply of goods, in line with the Trusts materials management system. You will need the ability to travel across sites independently due to cross site travel. Radiology Pool Car available for use. Main duties of the job To provide effective support to Radiologists, Radiographers, Sonographers and Nursing Staff including assistance with procedures to deliver Radiology services 7 days per week. To supervise clinical imaging staff on a daily basis, ensuring training and development needs are met and staff adhere to the Trusts required behaviours and policies. To coordinate rotas (including annual leave / low level absence) for the relevant team. Provide materials management for stock and non-stocks, ensuring a continuous supply of goods, in line with the Trusts materials management system. To ensure all goods receipting is completed accurately and to time for all non-stock items. To be a point of contact for Supplier/NHSSC enquiries The operating hours of the service will range between 07.30 hrs to 20.300hrs. There may be a requirement to work longer days. Shift patterns may vary over 3, 4 or 5 days and will incorporate weekend working. This vacancy requires an excellent communicator, able to deal with people on all levels. They should be empathetic and level headed and able to cope with situations as they arise. The role is varied and evolving and the person appointed will become a key member of our team. About us What's the hospital like? The community diagnostic centres are state of the art facilities bringing care closer to the patient. Lincolnshire have 3 centres across the county based in Lincoln, Skegness and Grantham. Pilgrim Hospital is situated in beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service. Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services. Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city, and with the opening of the new medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service. Serves the city of Lincoln and the North Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service. Louth Hospital is set on the edge of the Wolds and serves the communities of Louth and the local area. It provides a number of services, including an outpatient department, diagnostic and surgical procedures, as well as a surgical ward. If you want to make a difference and be part of something new and exciting, we would love to hear from you. So, what are you waiting for? One Trust, Endless opportunities Date posted 25 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 357-LN-1089-24 Job locations Community Diagnostic Centre Lincoln / Grantham / Skegness / Boston LN6 7GZ Job description Job responsibilities What should you do next? Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you Job description Job responsibilities What should you do next? Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you Person Specification Qualifications Essential Literacy and numeracy qualifications equivalent to GCSE grade level 4 or above NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Care or equivalent qualification or relevant experience. Motivated to develop knowledge and skills and to undertake self-development Desirable 1st line Management qualification Leadership qualification Previous experience Essential Significant working experience in a hospital environment Experience managing staff Desirable Experience of procurement processes. Experience of Leading a Team Experience within a Radiology Department Knowlegde/skills Essential Communication skills Attention to detail, adaptable, organised with good time management skills Ability to motivate other's and facilitate new ways of working Ability to cope effectively under pressure and resilient and work with the team to manage complex and challenging situations Excellent interpersonal skills with tact, diplomacy, empathy and understanding IT skills in order to access required systems such as electronic patient records Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework Desirable Experience of health roster Working knowledge of Health and Safety, Infection Prevention and Manual Handling Specifc Requirements Essential Flexible approach to shift patterns and unit needs which may involve working in different areas or cross site working. Be able to easily commute between sites. Able to prioritise and to organise and motivate oneself and others to achieve delegated tasks Able to effectively and appropriately escalate concerns to reduce risk and promote patient safety Able to use own initiative within the boundaries of the role and able to motivate oneself and others Person Specification Qualifications Essential Literacy and numeracy qualifications equivalent to GCSE grade level 4 or above NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Care or equivalent qualification or relevant experience. Motivated to develop knowledge and skills and to undertake self-development Desirable 1st line Management qualification Leadership qualification Previous experience Essential Significant working experience in a hospital environment Experience managing staff Desirable Experience of procurement processes. Experience of Leading a Team Experience within a Radiology Department Knowlegde/skills Essential Communication skills Attention to detail, adaptable, organised with good time management skills Ability to motivate other's and facilitate new ways of working Ability to cope effectively under pressure and resilient and work with the team to manage complex and challenging situations Excellent interpersonal skills with tact, diplomacy, empathy and understanding IT skills in order to access required systems such as electronic patient records Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework Desirable Experience of health roster Working knowledge of Health and Safety, Infection Prevention and Manual Handling Specifc Requirements Essential Flexible approach to shift patterns and unit needs which may involve working in different areas or cross site working. Be able to easily commute between sites. Able to prioritise and to organise and motivate oneself and others to achieve delegated tasks Able to effectively and appropriately escalate concerns to reduce risk and promote patient safety Able to use own initiative within the boundaries of the role and able to motivate oneself and others 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust Address Community Diagnostic Centre Lincoln / Grantham / Skegness / Boston LN6 7GZ Employer's website https://www.ulh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)