Job summary
Imaging Assistant
Department - Imaging
Band 3 £22,816 - £24,336 per annum, pro rata if part-time
Hours: Full or part time available across seven days
Fancy doing something new in 2024?
A job that could make a real difference to the patients that we serve
- Do you have an interest in learning about advanced imaging technologies?
- Do you know how our imaging work impacts on patient care?
- Are you aware of the different types of clinical imaging such as computed tomography (CT), digital radiography (DR), Interventional radiography (IR), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and ultrasound.
Your job will have a focus in four main areas: (1) patient care and transportation, (2) housekeeping tasks such as stock handling, equipment cleaning, etc., (3) Administration and clerical duties such as appointment scheduling, checking patient attendance and finally (4) self-development such as intravenous cannulation, induction, and care certification with a desire to progress.
Consider becoming an Imaging Assistant- right here in Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Trust
This job is rewarding as well as challenging.
Informal department visits are encouraged ahead of interview.
Interviews : 20th 21st, 22nd, 23rd of May 2024
Main duties of the job
1. To assist Radiologists, Radiographers, Sonographers, Assistant Practitioners and Clerical staff undertake a wide variety of tasks throughout the department, as part of the multidisciplinary team, to ensure service efficiency, whilst maintaining high standards of patient-centred care
2. Maintain knowledge and understanding of the range of examinations undertaken within the Imaging Department so that appropriate support and care can be given.
About us
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
3. Free on-site parking
4. Free tea and coffee
5. Great flexible workingopportunities
6. Discounted gym membership
7. Lease car scheme
8. Generous annual leave and pension scheme
9. On site nursery (chargeable)
10. Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Job description
Job responsibilities
11. Demonstrate awareness and respond to the wellbeing of a wide range of patients.
12. To have a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of a variety of CT, MRI, Ultrasound, Fluoroscopy and General x-ray examinations. This should include anatomy and medical terminology relevant to a range of different clinical areas.
13. Use acquired clinical knowledge to answer questions about Radiology examinations when making appointments and communicating with service users.
14. Be fully conversant with all aspects of Radiology Information System and use the system for administrative tasks such as attending patients, post-processing examinations, booking appointments and assisting with queries.
15. Provide administrative support, answer the phone and deal with queries as appropriate.
16. Demonstrate and apply a working knowledge of Ionising Radiation Regulations 1999 (IRR99), Ionising Radiation Medical Exposure Regulations (IRMER), MRI safety, moving and handling, health and safety, infection control and information governance policies, as applied in each clinical area.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for more details on the role and responsibilities.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We promote an inclusive workforce and encourage applications from applicants from all backgrounds.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
17. Broad education to include Grade C GCSE (Equivalent in English and Mathematics)
18. Basic knowledge of a Radiology Department
Desirable
19. GCSE (or equivalent) in science subject
20. Proven record of continued learning
21. NVQ in healthcare
22. Basic knowledge of NHS structure
Experience
Essential
23. Experience in patient or client facing care
Desirable
24. Experience of working in the NHS or within an imaging department or within a multidisciplinary team in a clinical setting
25. Previous work as an HCA or similar
Skills
Essential
26. Good interpersonal skills both verbal and written
27. Adaptable
28. Helpful telephone manner
29. Able to use initiative and work under pressure
30. Ability to support colleagues and work as part of the team
31. Able to work autonomously
32. Demonstrate good time management skills
33. Ability to compassionately manage sensitive situations
34. Able to handle aggressive or distress with understanding and tactful
Desirable
35. Good organisational skills
Personal and people development
Essential
36. Adaptable and approachable
37. Team spirit
38. Calm, methodical, accurate and well organised
39. Professional, confident & Proactive attitude
40. Take ownership of responsibility
41. Strong Interpersonal skills
42. Presentable
43. Friendly disposition
44. Commitment to further personal development
Communication
Essential
45. Good communicator - spoken, written and non-verbal
Specific requirements
Essential
46. Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
47. Flexibility on working patterns
48. Flexibility and adaptability to work in different areas of Radiology Department as required