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Radiology Support Worker (Porter)
The closing date is 13 July 2025
An opportunity has arisen to join a new team supporting the Radiology Department at each of the Trust's Hospital sites.
We are looking to expand our support team to assist in the transfer of patients and equipment across the Trust. You will be an integral member of the Radiology team enabling patients to be scanned in a timely manner with a view to improving the flow of patients within the hospital.
The job is physical in nature and includes the transportation of patients by wheelchair, patient trolley or bed, internally and externally. You will be working with patients so experience of working in a service environment is needed and requires good communication skills.
These roles offer the benefit from flexibility as they offer a variety of shifts including earlies, lates, mid-day responsibilities and weekends.
If you enjoy socialising with a variety of people or are someone who prefers an active role rather than an office job, then we are looking for you.
May close early due to number of applications.
No visa sponsorship available for this role.
Main duties of the job
To undertake all patient support tasks, as requested by manager of the day, superintendents and managers.
Undertake all urgent ad-hoc and scheduled tasks using the correct equipment within the required response times and in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
Maintain good hygiene practices in the tasks performed as per infection control procedures.
Observe Health & Safety regulations at all times.
Attend staff induction and training and an annual appraisal interview.
Ensure that service user complaints and incidents are referred to either Manager of the Day or Superintendent in charge in a timely manner.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting Radiology Support Worker (Porter) role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Person Specification
Skills, effort and working
* Good education to GCSE standard or equivalent experience
Knowledge
* Experience of previous customer service skills
* Manual handling following training and guidance
Skills
* Working knowledge of Microsoft packages
* Flexible attitude to shifts - 7 day working
* Good interpersonal skills
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
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
£24,465 a yearPer Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
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