Job summary
An opportunity has arisen, within the Radiology Department, for a Clinical Support Worker to work alongside our Radiographers within the CT/MR Department at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary.
This is a full time 37.5 hours post, worked over 7 days.
This positions will provide an exciting challenge for a dynamic and empathetic team player, with excellent communication skills and enthusiasm, who enjoys working within a hospital environment.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work as an integral part of the Radiology team. The main responsibilities will include receiving our patients into the department on our reception desks, accurately entering patient and examination data in to the Radiology IT system, answering the telephone, responding to queries from patients, GPs and staff and general patient care.
Previous experience in a similar role is desirable but training can be given.
The hours will be worked over three longer days between 7am and 8:30pm, so flexibility to be able to work longer days, evenings and at the weekend will be required. The successful applicants would also be expected to work on Bank Holidays where these fall on their rostered days.
About us
We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Job description Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
Good General Education with GCSE Maths and English at Grade C/4 or above. Good Command of English Language Personal Qualities
Essential
Available to work Nights/Weekends/Bank Holidays on a rota basis as required Skills, ability and knowledge
Essential
Knowledge of computer systems Good communication/interpersonal skills Ability to work to Trust and Department Policies and Procedures Ability to work as a part of a team Ability to use own initiative. Understands own limitations and knows when to ask for help Desirable
Evidence of personal development (PDP) Experience
Essential
Keyboard skills with speed and accuracy Evidence of computer skills Desirable
Use of Sectra RIS/PACS system Previous experience of working in a Radiology department.
Person Specification Education and Qualifications
Essential
Good General Education with GCSE Maths and English at Grade C/4 or above. Good Command of English Language Personal Qualities
Essential
Available to work Nights/Weekends/Bank Holidays on a rota basis as required Skills, ability and knowledge
Essential
Knowledge of computer systems Good communication/interpersonal skills Ability to work to Trust and Department Policies and Procedures Ability to work as a part of a team Ability to use own initiative. Understands own limitations and knows when to ask for help Desirable
Evidence of personal development (PDP) Experience
Essential
Keyboard skills with speed and accuracy Evidence of computer skills Desirable
Use of Sectra RIS/PACS system Previous experience of working in a Radiology department.
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 details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust Address
Royal Lancaster Infirmary
Ashton Road
Lancaster
LA1 4RP
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