Main area Radiology Grade NHS AfC: Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday variety of shifts between 0730-2000) Job ref 249-6018947
Employer Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Great Western Hospital Town Swindon Salary £22,816 - £24,336 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 07/05/2024 23:59
NHS AfC: Band 3
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a unique organisation, serving as the sole integrated provider in the Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon, and Wiltshire system. Our scope extends beyond boundaries as we oversee adult community services in Swindon and provide acute care from the Great Western Hospital.
Our 5,500 staff have 1.2m patient contacts a year, with 13,000 operations carried out in our Theatres, around 4,000 babies born, and our emergency attendances are now well over 100,000 per year. Those numbers only tell part of our story about what an exciting time it is to join Great Western Hospitals.
We are cultivating a culture that fosters our ambitions, prioritising equality, diversion, inclusion, wellbeing, and leadership. We aim to create an environment where every member of our team can truly thrive.
The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer; all applicants who have a disability can opt to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme, which means that, providing they meet the minimum essential criteria for the post, they will be offered an interview. We are also proudly accredited as a Veteran Aware organisation and have signed The Armed Forces Covenant.
If we receive a high volume of applications, we may close adverts prior to the published closing date. Therefore, we advise you to complete and submit your application as soon as possible.
Job overview
An excellent opportunity has arisen in the busy Radiology Department at The Great Western Hospital and Community Diagnostic Centre in West Swindon for a Senior Radiology Support Worker.
Working for us will provide you with the opportunity to be part of an experienced team, working in a busy environment enabling you to further develop your skills and experience so you can provide our patients with the high quality care that we know you strive to deliver.
Main duties of the job
The Radiology department consists of 2 interventional rooms, 2 fluoroscopy rooms, 7 general x-ray rooms, 5 ultrasound rooms, 2 diagnostic CT scanners, 2 MRI scanners and a nursing recovery bay.
The successful candidate will be required to be based in both GWH and the Community Diagnostic Centre in West Swindon.
The department is always expanding and we would love you to join us in this expansion! Full training and support will be provided.
We are looking for committed support workers who are confident in cannulation and with some experience of looking after patients following biopsies. You must be passionate about doing the best for our patients through delivering excellent standards of care.
We’re looking for people who can identify with our STAR values of
Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect.
Join this busy department and continue to make a difference!
Working for our organisation
“Our STAR values – Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect – are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.”
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* Obtain consent prior to giving care in accordance with Trust policies.
* Complete duties that are delegated to you in line with care plans.
* Use your knowledge, experience and understanding to take decisions within your area of responsibility.
* To carry out a range of clinical duties with minimal / no supervision, including for example, preparing and positioning patients prior to examination, assistance and recovery of prostate biopsy patients, taking Egfr samples, bladder flow measurements, peripheral intravenous cannulation, decanting, DEXA scanning, blood pressure monitoring, oxygen saturation levels, body temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate, glucose monitoring, collection and testing of urine samples / faecal samples / sputum samples and wound swabs ensuring delivery of high-quality patient care at all times. NB: this list is not exhaustive and will vary depending on area of work.
* Participate in patient assessment providing high quality holistic patient care and escalating concerns about patients to other clinical staff.
* Practice safe standards of care to patients following Trust guidelines and policies and policies and be able to concentrate for periods throughout the day with occasional interruptions.
* Provide clinical care in accordance with the infection prevention and health and safety policies and procedures.
* Maintain the work environment in line with Trust infection control and patient safety policies.
* Develop the skills to actively facilitate self-care and independence with patients.
* Promote health education specific to the clinical area and in line with national and local policies.
* Maintain accurate records relating to communication with patients, relatives, and members of the Multidisciplinary team regarding all aspects of care demonstrating a range of appropriate communication skills.
* Ensuring equipment and stores are well maintained, taking appropriate action if the equipment is faulty
* Work effectively as part of a team.
* Demonstrate ability to access Trust policies and procedures and comply with those relevant to role.
* Act, at all times, in a manner which demonstrates respect for privacy, dignity and confidentiality.
* Embrace the Trust values and work in an inclusive way.
* Act within limits of competence, ensuring actions support care, protection, and wellbeing.
* Responsible for maintaining own skills, knowledge, and competence for the role.
* Ensure all mandatory training is undertaken in line with Trust policy.
* Participate in team discussions / meetings as an integral member of the team.
* Be accountable for your own work and for reviewingthe effectiveness of care provided. Adapting, or escalating as required.
* To assist on the reception desk/booking office if required – checking patients’ personal details ensuring computer record is accurate.
* Comply with Trust policy regarding information governance and the care of patient property.
* Ensure there are supplies of patient care equipment, i.e. linen and cleaning materials in the radiographic rooms and nursing station.
* To be able to use the departmental computerised radiology information system, Clinical Radiology Information system (CRIS) and be conversant with the picture archive and communication system (PACS).
* To comply with the Ionising Radiation Regulation 2017 and Ironising Regulation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017 (IR(ME)R2017).
* To prepare an aseptic environment for procedures including pathology slides and paperwork prior to assisting a Consultant Radiologist to carry out procedures such as fine needle aspirations, prostate and other biopsies within their clinical competencies under the designated department.
Responsibilities for People or Training
* Participate in the induction and orientation of newly appointed staff, learners and other visitors to the department.
* Undertake the Trust’s corporate and local induction and maintain your learning and compliance with training requirements for your role.
* Complete mandatory training. This will vary depending on area of work.
* Attend In-service Training.
* Successful completion of the Care Certificate if applicable
Person specification
Qualifications
* One of the following: Level 3 (SCQF – 6): - City and Guilds 3 NVQ 3 BTEC National Diploma Experience equivalent to the above qualifications Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Math’s or equivalent Completion of Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support
* Cannulation competency
Experience
* In depth experience in a care / health role
* Working within a multi-disciplinary team
* Current knowledge of developments in healthcare
* Previous experience working in an X-Ray Department/ clinical environment within the NHS
* Previous experience of inserting /removing Peripheral Intravenous cannula
* Experience with DEXA scanning or willingness to work towards.
Thank you for expressing interest in this role. For further employer guidance, please review the attached supplementary applicant information.
Eligibility for this role requires:
* Current right to work in the UK, subject to verification.
* Qualification of the eligibility sponsorship criteria
From 4 April 2024, UK immigration policy changes has increased minimum salary levels for skilled workers.
Current employees should be aware that this position is advertised as a Great Western Hospitals position and appointment ends any TUPE protection.
Candidates are responsible for covering the cost of their own DBS check if required: £18 for a Standard DBS check, recoverable from the first pay, or £38 for an Enhanced DBS check, divided and recoverable over the initial two pay periods. Payment for DBS checks for bank posts must be settled prior to commencement. Apprentices are exempt from DBS payment.
We are committed to supporting our staff in achieving a healthy work-life balance through flexible work arrangements. Upon joining the Trust, you have the right to request flexible working, with an unlimited number of requests allowed.
Upon acceptance of a job offer, your information will be transferred to the national NHS Electronic Staff Records System. All communication regarding your application will be conducted via email; please ensure to check your junk/spam folders as emails may occasionally be filtered there.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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