Overview
Are you an enthusiastic, hardworking individual who would like to learn new skills? Would you like to join a team of exceptional, forward‑thinking professionals? Are you patient‑centred and strive to provide top quality care? Would you like to have a rota that enables a great work‑life balance? If the answer is yes, you would fit perfectly into our Radiographic team here at GHNHSFT.
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated radiology care assistants to join our multidisciplinary team to assist qualified nurses, radiographers and radiologists in providing high quality care in our very busy radiology departments at GHNHSFT, providing imaging services to patients from all walks of life.
The successful candidate will develop specific skills and competencies to support our teams 24/7.
We have recently undergone a £6.5m equipment replacement programme on the Cheltenham General site, as well as significant investment on the Gloucestershire Royal site forming an Image Guided Interventional Service (IGIS) and fit for the future project. These initiatives ensure we are able to continue in offering exceptional patient care 24/7.
Training and Development
* In house training leading to expertise within Radiology and pay progression within the RCA role
* Trainee Assistant Practitioner programme towards a career in Radiography
* Trainee Nurse Associate programme towards a career as Registered Nurse
Responsibilities
* Meet and greet patients upon arrival, making them feel safe and secure in our care across all hospitals within the Trust including the CDC.
* Prepare patients for their examinations, providing clear instruction, assisting with changing, cannulation and radiation protection screening.
* Perform administrative and housekeeping tasks to facilitate effective service delivery.
* Monitor patients for the duration of their visit, including vital signs observations as required.
* Transfer patients to and from the department as well as in and out of examination rooms and onto specific imaging tables.
* Contribute to a clean and safe department, complying with policies and reporting faults quickly.
* Work within a multidisciplinary team to provide essential services to almost every patient that visits the hospital.
About Gloucestershire Hospitals
At Gloucestershire Hospitals, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the county's largest employer, we are proud to provide high-quality acute, elective, and specialist services to more than 650,000 people across our county. Our care is delivered across Gloucestershire Royal, Cheltenham General and Stroud Maternity Hospital. With over 9,000 employees representing more than 95 nationalities, we bring together a mix of cultures and experiences to the care that we deliver.
We are investing heavily in innovation, research, and transformation, with more than 100 active clinical studies and major developments underway across our hospitals. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong.
Benefits
* Flexible working opportunities
* Generous annual leave
* NHS pension scheme
* Competitive bank rates
* Local discounts
* Access to on-site nurseries
* Reduced public transport costs
* Reward and recognition schemes
* Wide range of health and wellbeing initiatives
Join Us
Be part of Gloucestershire Hospitals, explore your future with us today.
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