We are looking for self‑motivated compassionate, caring, enthusiastic and hard‑working individuals to help and support the clinical staff within the Clinical Imaging Department.
Main duties of the job
The Clinical Imaging Assistant will be required to undertake a very wide range of duties under the direct supervision of the Clinical Imaging staff and these will encompass clerical, patient care and the transportation of patients to all Imaging departments.
You will need to be an excellent communicator with good inter‑personal skills, have a practical approach and mechanical aptitude. A good general education is necessary including basic IT skills. Previous experience working with patients or customers and basic clerical / keyboard skills and computer literacy are essential for the post. Previous experience as a carer would be desirable.
About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical & nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non- clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research active organisation.
It is established South West Clinical School in Cornwall exists to promote clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence-based activities. Read their research paper to find out more.
Benefits
* Flexible working may be offered (subject to discussion at interview).
* Possible sponsorship (not guaranteed).
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Good education to include Grade A‑C GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics and/or relevant NVQ Level 2
Experience
* Prior experience of working with the general public
* Computer literate with basic IT skills
* Previous experience of working within the NHS or Healthcare system
practical and intellectual skills
* Effective and adaptable communication skills
* Ability to work quickly and efficiently to a consistently high standard
* Able to complete pre‑procedural checks in at least one modality
* Basic patient observation skills
disposition adjustment
* Take responsibility for developing one self and motivated to learn
* Flexible in working patterns and location
additional circumstances
* Ability to travel and work across sites
* Flexibility, requirement to work a majority of late shifts.
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.
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