Job overview
We are seeking an enthusiastic person to join our fantastic Imaging team as a Higher Level Imaging Assistant.
You will work in the ultrasound department with colleagues to provide the best possible patient care, ensuring equipment is available and maintaining accurate patient records in line with information governance. You will be expected to organize workflow for the area you are working in and assist in minor procedures.
You must be a caring person with empathy for your patients and an understanding of their needs and concerns. You will work along side doctors, advanced practitioners, and other radiographers to support them in examinations and procedures. This is a clinical role which is key to the smooth running of the department. You will be an effective communicator and be flexible and adaptable to the changing needs of the department.
This role will be predominantly based in the ultrasound Dept at the Sharoe Green Unit and at our offsite scan rooms (currently Preston Healthport). There will be some occasional requirements to work at Chorley District Hospital and in the main xray department.
This post will involve some regular weekend work, the hours are flexible to some extent within the needs of the department.
Main duties of the job
The post duties are varied and challenging and include providing support to patients, Consultants, Radiographers, Sonographers and other team members in the Imaging Department before, during and after examinations. Full training will be given for this post, but a genuine desire to work within a team providing a high quality of patient care is essential.
You will be be flexible in your attitude to work as there is a requirement to work out of hours, at weekends and Bank holidays. This post is advertised as full time although we would consider part time working. Weekend working will be a regular part of the job plan. Working after 8pm is not required in this role.
You should hold an NVQ level 2 in Health care (or equivalent) as this is an essential qualification for the role.
Working for our organisation
We have 10,000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.
Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.
You’ll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you’d never have done. You’ll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path.
You’ll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Duties to include, but not be limited to:
1. Provide good quality personalised care in accordance with agreed local and national standards
2. Undertake duties relevant to the clinical area following achievement of competencies
3. Assist to maintain patient safety, confirming to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines
4. Assist in maintaining standards of care to improve the patient experience and outcome of care
5. Promote equality in care and practice by recognising, respecting and meeting the needs and choices of individuals
6. Contribute to maintaining safe, clean and productive environments, compliant with standards for hygiene and cleanliness.
7. Actively try to resolve issues and complaints at local level and then report the outcome to line manager
8. Maintain and develop own competence
9. Process information according to local and national requirements
We will offer a full induction, familiarization and other development opportunities to the right candidates
If you would like to be part of the Team providing excellent care then we want to hear from you!
Person specification
Qualifications and Education
Essential criteria
10. GCSE in English and Mathematics – grade C/4 or above OR Level 2 Functional Literacy & Level 2 numeracy skills
11. NVQ Level 2 Care (to work towards level 3 within 18 months of start date)
Desirable criteria
12. Basic IT skills
13. NVQ Level 3 in care.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
14. Able to demonstrate Health & Safety awareness
15. Aware of the concept and application of confidentiality
16. Demonstrates an understanding of the role of a band 3 assistant.
Desirable criteria
17. Previous experience working in an acute healthcare setting
18. Evidence of working at Band 2/3 in a caring environment