* Salary: £24,547 - £24,875 per annum
* Town/City: Cheltenham and Gloucester
* Contract Type: Permanent. 37.5hpw (part time - minimum 24hrs per week)
Cobalt Medical Charity
At Cobalt Medical Charity we pioneer innovation in medical imaging diagnosis by investing in equipment, integrated research and education to improve outcomes for patients now and in the future. Each year we provide diagnostic imaging for over 160,000 patients at our imaging centres and on mobile scanners located across the UK. Our Charity is the leading provider of ultra-low dose CT lung cancer screening services in the UK, working in partnership with the NHS.
I CARE – our values - our culture - our purpose
Patient care is at the heart of all we do. We carefully select people who can show us how they share these same values and can contribute to a culture of respect, diversity, vision and a commitment to continuous learning and development.
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
* patient reception services
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).