* Contract Type: Permanent. 37.5hpw (part time considered - minimum 24hrs per week)
About the job
You will be part of our team of clinical imaging assistants working closely with radiographers, consultant radiologists and surgeons and other healthcare professionals. The role is busy, varied and rewarding. Your day-to-day duties will include:
* preparing patients for examination and accompanying patients to and from scanner rooms
* providing reassurance to patients
* carrying out patient safety screening checks
* making sure the working environment is clean and hygienic
* helping to maintain equipment and reporting any faults
* assisting radiographers and radiologists with procedures
* clerical tasks such as data input, image transfer, ordering stock of consumable items
Shifts will involve working variable days over a 7-day week, (mix of shifts 11.5hrs, 8hrs and 6hrs by rota with a 30-minute unpaid break) based on rotation at Cheltenham Imaging Centre and Gloucester Community Diagnostic Centre. Enhancements apply to weekend and bank holiday working. Part time – minimum of 24hpw (2 x 12hr shifts over a 7-day week will be considered).
About you
The skills, experience and knowledge required for this role are sound demonstrable educational background and qualifications, good IT skills, experience of working or volunteering in a public service sector. Experience of working or volunteering within a healthcare setting would be beneficial.
You will be committed to providing safe, caring and accessible care to patients. You will enjoy being part of a highly professional and diverse team. Flexibility and adaptability to change in a fast paced working environment. You will have a good understanding of health and safety, patient confidentiality, discretion and trustworthiness. Physical dexterity, co-ordination and sensory skills will be essential in supporting radiographers with positioning patients for their scan. You will be reliable and a good attitude towards attendance and punctuality.
Please be aware that Cobalt is not able to sponsor non-EU/EEA Tier 2 applications.
Benefits and rewards
* Company salary sacrifice pension scheme
* 27 days holiday plus public holidays rising with service
* Life assurance cover at 4 x annual salary
* Support for professional and personal wellbeing
* Employee benefits programme
* Complementary healthcare scheme
* Service recognition
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