Radiology Department assistant required at Hexham General Hospital. To participate in full departmental rota covering Ultrasound and CT examinations. Will also be required to cover shifts trust wide including the Emergency Hospital at Cramlington.
Successful candidates will support Radiographers and Sonographers undertaking diagnostic and interventional examinations, providing support to patients attending for examinations. Candidates will be required to travel across site to meet the needs of the service for sickness and annual leave.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.
Responsibilities
* Assist in the provision of high quality Radiographic Service within Northumbria Healthcare NHS Trust, whilst complying with all Trust and Department policies and procedures.
* Undertake a range of radiography related duties to a consistently high standard, professionally and efficiently following department procedures, to assist radiographers and radiologists in their duties.
* Carry out a range of clerical and administrative duties.
* Weekend and Bank Holiday cover at Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital will be required when needed.
* Must be able to meet the travel requirements of the role.
Eligibility & EEO
Applicants who are members of the Armed Forces, and those who have a disability that requires support in the workplace (two ticks pledge) and who meet the essential criteria will be interviewed under the Trust's interview guarantee scheme.
We recognise the positive value of diversity and inclusion and are committed to a workforce that is diverse, equal and inclusive. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME people are currently under‑represented in our workforce as well as other under‑represented groups such as LGBT+ and disabled candidates. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a Stonewall Diversity Champion, we have a Gold award from the Defence Recognition Scheme, and we are delighted to support Apprenticeships, Age Positive and are a mindful employer.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to attend interview please make the recruitment team aware as soon as possible by calling our HR Recruitment Team on 0191 203 1415 option 2.
Other Information
* Applicants who meet the Fit and Proper Person Requirements (FPPR) will require additional pre-employment checks in line with CQC and NHS England statutory guidance.
* Make sure to read the 'applicant guidance notes' before submitting your application.
* Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust proudly holds a sponsor licence. A Certificate of Sponsorship is available for suitable role holders; eligibility must be met and the applicant should check UKVI eligibility prior to applying. Skilled Worker visa support is provided if eligible.
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