Job overview
Are you enthusiastic, dynamic and motivated to learn? Then this could be for you!
We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Senior support worker to join our Fluoroscopy team in the Imaging directorate at Royal Preston Hospital.
Excellent patient care whilst technical procedures are carried out is the main priority of this post. The post will involve assisting Advanced Practitioners, radiographers and Consultants.
Main duties of the job
You should hold an NVQ level 2 in Health care ( or equivalent) and be prepared to study for the INCS Level 3 qualification within 18 months of appointment.
You will also be expected to complete the Clinical skills Care Certificate as part of your induction unless already completed.
You will be expected to be flexible in your attitude to work as there may be a requirement to work out of hours, at weekends and Bank holidays.
You will work closely with Fluoroscopy Advanced Radiographers, and other members of the multidisciplinary team to provide support to patients having procedures and diagnostic tests that involve x-rays.
Working for our organisation
We have 10,000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.
Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.
You’ll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you’d never have done. You’ll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path.
You’ll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Duties to include, but not be limited to:
1. Provide good quality personalised care in accordance with agreed local and national standards
2. Undertake duties relevant to the clinical area following achievement of competencies
3. Assist to maintain patient safety, confirming to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines
4. Assist in maintaining standards of care to improve the patient experience and outcome of care
5. Promote equality in care and practice by recognising, respecting and meeting the needs and choices of individuals
6. Contribute to maintaining safe, clean and productive environments, compliant with standards for hygiene and cleanliness
7. Actively try to resolve issues and complaints at local level and then report the outcome to line manager
8. Maintain and develop own competence
9. Process information according to local and national requirements
Are you interested in a new challenge? we will offer a full induction, familiarisation and other development opportunities to the right individual.
Person specification
Qualifications and Education
Essential criteria
10. GCSE in English and Mathematics – grade C/4 or above OR Level 2 Functional Literacy & Level 2 numeracy skills
11. NVQ Level 2 Care or Equivalent (to work towards level 3 within 18 months of start date)
Desirable criteria
12. Basic IT skills
13. NVQ Level 3 in care.
14. Care Certificate
15. Evidence of Continued Personal Development & Self reflection
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
16. Aware of the concept and application of confidentiality
17. Able to demonstrate Health & Safety awareness
18. Demonstrates an understanding of the role of a band 3 assistant.
19. Knowledge & Understanding of Medical terminology
20. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel & Outlook
21. Experience of working with the public and customer care skills
Desirable criteria
22. Previous experience working in an acute healthcare setting
23. Understanding of imaging procedures
24. Evidence of working at Band 2/3 in a caring environment
25. Knowledge of IR terminology, treatments and interventions
26. Previous experience working in a Radiology setting