Job summary We are seekingto recruit an enthusiastic, hardworking and caring individual to join ourcurrent team of Medical Imaging Care Assistants (MICAs) within the MedicalImaging Department.
You will beinvolved in a range of duties assisting in all clinical areas including handson patient care, portering and clerical responsibilities.With effectivecommunication, interpersonal, decision making and prioritising skills, you willbe a sympathetic individual with a genuine desire to care for patients.
Previousexperience working within a care environment would be beneficial.Imaging servicesare provided 7 days per week so a flexible approach to shift patterns isessential to support our services during the week and through the weekends.
Hours of workwill be within the departments core hours of 8am to 8pm (typical shifts are 8amto 6pm & 10am to 8pm).
Weekends are included but there is no requirementfor night duties in this role.We also have a Clinical Diagnostic Centre in the Glassworks Barnsleytown centre, which will incorporate Outpatient Imaging Services such as CT,MRI, Plain Film X-ray and DEXA amongst other services.
This is an excitingopportunity and staff will rotate between the main site and Clinical DiagnosticCentre.Forfurther information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact: KeiraStone on 01226435468 Main duties of the job As a MICA youwill assist in all clinical areas within the imaging department to help providea caring and compassionate experience for the patients.You willpossess a good sound knowledge of health and safety, confidentiality and riskawareness.It is essentialthat you have a good general level of education to GCSE standard and beprepared to undertake further appropriate training.
About us Please note that the Trust reserves the right toclose a position early.Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a highperforming Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care QualityCommission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the deliveryof our strategic objectives.
We are proud of the commitment of our staff toensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highlyvalued by our local communities.There has never been a better time to join BarnsleyHospital.
It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident rightthrough the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed tobeing part of the journey to sustainability and growth.Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committedto promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicantsregardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mentalor physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age oroffending history.The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) forBand 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s) throughsalary deduction.
Certificates of SponsorshipFor individuals whomay require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visaroute please use the link below to check your eligibility - Health and Care Worker visa: Overview - Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attachedJob Description and Person Specification for full details of the role andresponsibilities.SupportingDocuments Please refer to thevalues-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation Person Specification Values based questions Essential In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
In around 100 words please describe a time when you were under pressure but remained calm and focused at work.
Knowledge and Awareness Essential Health and Safety Confidentiality Risk management Desirable Knowledge of current health care issues Understanding of the role of an Imaging department Skills and Abilities Essential Effective communication and interpersonal skills Team worker Good decision making / prioritising skills Sympathetic, Genuine desire to care for patients Flexible Desirable IT skills Qualifications Essential Good general level of education to GCSE standard or equivalent To undertake further appropriate training to develop knowledge and skill as the post requires.