Senior Healthcare Support Worker (Radiology)

Role Summary Are you passionate about people and looking to continue your career in healthcare?
Or as you have some healthcare experience you are keen to join an innovative and dynamic NHS Trust that's really going places?
Join us as a Senior Healthcare Support Worker (SHCSW), get paid while you continue to learn and develop your career with the Royal Devon.
Every day, you will make a huge difference to the lives of the people we care for, delivering a high standard of care alongside your colleagues.
Providing personal care, promoting nutritional needs, and assisting in the recovery and recuperation of patients on their journey to better health are just some aspects of this essential role.
About the Role For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role Are you ready for a change in your nursing career with more sociable working hours?
Do you want to be part of a constantly varied speciality whilst maintaining and learning new skills?
We are looking for an enthusiastic and patient focussed healthcare assistant to join our friendly team of radiology nurses.
The successful candidate will assist with interventional imaging procedures for patients across acute and non-acute pathways, ordering supplies on the unit 4 system, as well as caring for patients before and after their procedures.
We welcome applications from all areas of nursing although previous experience in interventional radiology, endoscopy, cardiac catheterisation or theatre is desirable.
Training will be given to successful applicants to ensure that an excellent knowledge of interventional procedures is gained.
The key qualities of a radiology healthcare assistant are a passion to advocate for the patient and their safety, champion the trust values and have the desire to work within a dynamic team.
Our radiology healthcare assistants work as part of a multi-disciplinary team of consultant radiologists, radiographers, nurses and support staff to deliver safe, effective and efficient care to all patients attending the radiology department.
The Interventional Radiology service operates Monday - Friday, mostly at the Wonford site, however radiology also plays a significant part in the new Community Diagnostic Hub located at the Sowton Site.
As part of this, Radiology nurses and healthcare assistants will provide cover on a rotational basis to support the Fluoroscopy service.
Our teams are caring, compassionate and inclusive, so whatever your background, you will be made to feel very welcome.
More information about the role, training and development and the experiences of our HCSWs is included in the attached document.
Read it now and find out for yourself why we are regularly voted as one of the best NHS Trusts to work for.
Working Pattern: This role is Monday-Friday, :-:.
There is a requirement to work at both the Wonford and Diagnostic Hub site on a rotational basis.
Interview Date: Friday th February 5 For further information please contact: Michael Reed or Emily Hurford, Radiology Charge Nurses: or As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.
We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.
We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
About Us Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over , staff, making us the largest employer in Devon.
Our core services, which we provide to more than , people, cover more than 2, square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).
Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people's own homes.
We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Benefits Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you are starting out in the NHS, you'll start with days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to days plus bank holidays.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications.
Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills.
Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.
You will also have access to other benefits including: National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter Car lease schemes.
The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
Cycle to work scheme These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.