Senior Imaging Clinical Support Worker

NHS; Brighton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job description

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

We are recruiting for our 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 'Welcome space', running the entire length of the building, providing 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:

1. Coordinating the workflow in specific Imaging areas.
2. Assisting radiographers in the preparation of patients and equipment for imaging examinations.
3. Ensuring pre-examination checks and information are available.
4. Liaising with wards and porters.
5. Assisting with patient transfers and the orientation of patients around the department.
6. Performing 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 our Wellbeing Programme for 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.

Job responsibilities

This new, dynamic and evolving role will include:

1. Coordinating the workflow in specific Imaging areas.
2. Assisting radiographers in the preparation of patients and equipment for imaging examinations.
3. Ensuring pre-examination checks and information are available.
4. Liaising with wards and porters.
5. Assisting with patient transfers and the orientation of patients around the department.
6. Performing caring activities for the patients ensuring patients' needs and privacy and dignity are met.

Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

Catherine Hussey

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Good standard of general education to include English and Maths at GCSE grades 4 and above or c and above or equivalent. Level 3 Educational Qualifications.
• Care certificate.

Experience

• Extensive previous healthcare work experience.
• Experience of working in an Imaging Department or demonstrates knowledge of work in an Imaging Department.

Skills

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Describes examples of teamwork and organisational skills.

Knowledge

• Indicates knowledge of the work of an Imaging Department.
• Has visited/contacted the department to discuss the role.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.

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 name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

£24,625 to £25,674 a year pro rata.