Overview
Senior Support Worker- Imaging- Fluoroscopy at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal Preston Hospital.
The closing date is 01 October 2025
Are you enthusiastic, dynamic and motivated to learn? Then this could be for you!
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a 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.
Responsibilities
Duties to include, but not be limited to:
* Provide good quality personalised care in accordance with agreed local and national standards
* Undertake duties relevant to the clinical area following achievement of competencies
* Assist to maintain patient safety, confirming to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines
* Assist in maintaining standards of care to improve the patient experience and outcome of care
* Promote equality in care and practice by recognising, respecting and meeting the needs and choices of individuals
* Contribute to maintaining safe, clean and productive environments, compliant with standards for hygiene and cleanliness
* Actively try to resolve issues and complaints at local level and then report the outcome to line manager
* Maintain and develop own competence
* 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
* GCSE in English and Mathematics - grade C/4 or above OR Level 2 Functional Literacy & Level 2 numeracy skills
* NVQ Level 2 Care or Equivalent (to work towards level 3 within 18 months of start date)
* Basic IT skills
* NVQ Level 3 in care.
* Care Certificate
* Evidence of Continued Personal Development & Self reflection
Knowledge & Experience
* Aware of the concept and application of confidentiality
* Able to demonstrate Health & Safety awareness
* Demonstrates an understanding of the role of a band 3 assistant.
* Knowledge & Understanding of Medical terminology
* Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel & Outlook
* Experience of working with the public and customer care skills
* Previous experience working in an acute healthcare setting
* Understanding of imaging procedures
* Evidence of working at Band 2/3 in a caring environment
* Knowledge of IR terminology, treatments and interventions
* Previous experience working in a Radiology setting
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer name
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum, pro rata
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