Clinical Imaging Support Worker CT | Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 10 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £22,816 - £24,336 pa pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 10 May 2024 |
| Location: | Truro, TR1 3LJ |
| Company: | Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6218868/156-5965637-A |
Summary
The Royal Cornwall Hospital NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main acute healthcare provider for the population of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, providing a full range of services accessed by more than 600,000 people a year. The Clinical Imaging service is county wide, offering patient’s high quality diagnostics in their local hospital or at the Royal Cornwall Hospital, St Michaels Hospital and West Cornwall Hospital.
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We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic individual to join our team as a Clinical Imaging Support Worker within Clinical Imaging at Royal Cornwall Hospital. The successful applicant will be responsible for supporting the Cross Section Imaging team in delivering high standards of care for patients within CT scanning.
The ideal candidate will be able to work flexibly, which will include working long days and weekends. You will be given opportunities to develop the skills required for this interesting and varied role.
There is a service requirement to work at RCHT site and cover as required CT sessions at Bodmin CDC and/or West Cornwall Hospital as part of a rolling roster
Previous experience of working within Clinical Imaging is also desirable, although not essential. NVQ level 3 is required for this role, although we would welcome candidates with or without this qualification to apply,
Band 2 - Band 3 depending on experience.
Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise
Work at all times within the Trust policies and statutory legislation including emergency resuscitation and manual handling procedures.
Maintain confidentiality of all information obtained through professional attendance on patients or through clinical access.
Acquire knowledge of Trust Policies on infection control, disposal of sharps and clinical waste, manual handling and control of substances hazardous to health.
Use own knowledge and skills to ensure safety of oneself and others through training and adherence to protocols.
Be able to use a keyboard and have basic IT skills (e.g. e-mail)
Be able to use radiology systems (e.g. CRIS/PACS) to document clinical care, book patients in or amend appointments.
Substantial experience of delivering patient care within an imaging department.
Attained or working towards level 3 NVQ in Health Care or equivalent
Be active in enhancing own knowledge base, the post holder is expected to undertake continual development including venepuncture and cannulation training.
This advert closes on Tuesday 23 Apr 2024