University Hospitals Sussex Nhs Foundation Trust (279) | Senior Imaging Clinical Support Worker

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We are recruiting for our new, purpose-built hospital within the site at Royal Sussex County Hospital!
The new 'Louisa Martindale' building provides spacious, well-resourced and modern facilities for patients and staff across all 40 wards and departments.
The building includes a new 'Welcome space', running the entire length of the building.
This will provide ample space for everyone including seating areas and retail outlets.
As part of this development, we have the opportunity to expand our team, recruiting into these brand-new roles.
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Senior Imaging Clinical support workers to join our dynamic and friendly team in the Imaging Department.
The successful candidates will be working alongside radiographers and radiologists to ensure the smooth running of the department.
We are looking for hardworking individuals who are both flexible and versatile.
You will be a team player, have a positive attitude and be able to work under pressure in challenging conditions.
You must have the ability to work with patients for sensitive imaging examinations.
Previous healthcare experience is essential, but we will provide support and training to carry out your duties within the Imaging specialities.
Main duties of the job This dynamic and evolving role will include coordinating the workflow in specific Imaging areas, assisting radiographers in the preparation of patients and equipment for imaging examinations, ensuring pre-examination checks and information are available, liaising with wards and porters, assisting with patient transfers and the orientation of patients around the department.
As part of the role you will also perform caring activities for the patients ensuring patients' needs and privacy and dignity are met.
About us At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating.
Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed.
We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in.
We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves.
We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs.
This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programmefor staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be.
From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop.
We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Candidate information pack - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Job description Job responsibilities Role Summary Actively participate as a member of the Imaging Department team and contribute towards the smooth and efficient running of the Department This is a dynamic, evolving role which will include coordinating the workflow within Imaging modalities, assisting radiographers with patient flow, preparing and positioning equipment and assisting radiographers and radiologists with the positioning of patients for imaging examinations and assisting with patient transfers to and from the wards when required The ability to work with in-patients and out-patients requiring imaging examinations To act a trouble shooter between the multi-disciplinary team to ensure timely imaging Ensure provision of the highest standards of care.
Assist the radiographers in giving individualised care to the patients.
Perform caring activities such as preparing patients for their Imaging examinations and caring for patients following examinations, ensuring patients needs, privacy and dignity are met Assist the radiographers with the care and preparation of the Imaging equipment, to include ensuring cleanliness of equipment, setting up sterile trollies, preparing contrast media.
Perform administrative and clerical duties across the department as required, including reception cover, appointment bookings and data entry on all necessary clinical systems.
To work 37.5 hours, to include evening and weekend working.
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Job description Job responsibilities Role Summary Actively participate as a member of the Imaging Department team and contribute towards the smooth and efficient running of the Department This is a dynamic, evolving role which will include coordinating the workflow within Imaging modalities, assisting radiographers with patient flow, preparing and positioning equipment and assisting radiographers and radiologists with the positioning of patients for imaging examinations and assisting with patient transfers to and from the wards when required The ability to work with in-patients and out-patients requiring imaging examinations To act a trouble shooter between the multi-disciplinary team to ensure timely imaging Ensure provision of the highest standards of care.
Assist the radiographers in giving individualised care to the patients.
Perform caring activities such as preparing patients for their Imaging examinations and caring for patients following examinations, ensuring patients needs, privacy and dignity are met Assist the radiographers with the care and preparation of the Imaging equipment, to include ensuring cleanliness of equipment, setting up sterile trollies, preparing contrast media.
Perform administrative and clerical duties across the department as required, including reception cover, appointment bookings and data entry on all necessary clinical systems.
To work 37.5 hours, to include evening and weekend working.
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good standard of general education to include Maths and English GCSE at grades 4 and above or c and above or equivalent.
Level 3 Educational Qualifications.
Desirable Care certificate Experience Essential Extensive previous health care work experience Desirable Experience of working in an Imaging Department or demonstrates knowledge of work of Imaging Department Skills Essential Good communication and interpersonal skills Desirable Describes examples of team work and organisational skills.
knowledge Essential Indicates knowledge of the work of an Imaging Department Desirable Has visited / contacted the department to discuss the role Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Essential Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good standard of general education to include Maths and English GCSE at grades 4 and above or c and above or equivalent.
Level 3 Educational Qualifications.
Desirable Care certificate Experience Essential Extensive previous health care work experience Desirable Experience of working in an Imaging Department or demonstrates knowledge of work of Imaging Department Skills Essential Good communication and interpersonal skills Desirable Describes examples of team work and organisational skills.
knowledge Essential Indicates knowledge of the work of an Imaging Department Desirable Has visited / contacted the department to discuss the role Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Essential Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
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.
Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279) Address Royal Sussex County Hospital Eastern Road Brighton BN2 5BE Employer's website