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:
* providing reassurance to patients
* carrying out patient safety screening checks
* preparing patients for examination and accompanying patients to and from scanner rooms
* making sure the working environment is clean and hygienic
* helping to maintain equipment and reporting any faults
* assisting with procedures
* clerical tasks such as data input, image transfer, ordering stocks of consumable items
Shifts will involve working variable days over a 7-day week, (3 x 11.5 shifts with a 30-minute unpaid break) across several locations in Manchester and the surrounding area. Enhancements apply to weekend and bank holiday working.
* Salary: £22,387 - £22,885pa based on 34.5hpw
* Town/City: Manchester, this is not considered a mobile worker role, however work will be across several locations in the community in key Manchester regions.
* Contract Type: Permanent. 34.5hpw and part time (minimum 23hrs per week)
About you
The skills, experience and knowledge required for this role are sound demonstrable educational background and qualifications, good IT skills, experience of working or volunteering in a public service sector. Experience of working or volunteering within a healthcare setting would be beneficial.
You will be committed to providing safe, caring and accessible care to patients. You will enjoy being part of a highly professional and diverse team. Flexibility and adaptability to change in a fast paced working environment. You will have a good understanding of health and safety, patient confidentiality, discretion and trustworthiness. Physical dexterity, co-ordination and sensory skills will be essential in supporting radiographers with positioning patients for their scan. You will be reliable and a good attitude towards attendance and punctuality.
Cobalt
Cobalt Health is a medical charity pioneering 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 it provides diagnostic imaging for over 140,000 patients at its imaging centres and on mobile scanners located across the UK. The 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.
Benefits and rewards
* Company salary sacrifice pension scheme
* 27 days holiday plus public holidays rising with service
* Life assurance cover at 4 x annual salary
* Support for professional and personal wellbeing
* Employee benefits programme
* Complementary healthcare scheme
* Service recognition
How to apply (please read carefully)
To apply, please read through the job description and personal specification, download an application form below and upload it along with your CV.
Please be aware that Cobalt is not able to sponsor non-EU/EEA Tier 2 applications.
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