Job summary
- Main area
- Clinical Support
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (A combination of 0830-5, 4- Midnight and 8-8 shifts with possible weekend rotation)
- Job ref
- 374-LB4076
- Employer
- East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Conquest Hospital
- Town
- Hastings
- Salary
- £22,383 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 22/05/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Radiology Department Assistant - Conquest
NHS AfC: Band 2
We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work.
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to the half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.
We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £568 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex.
Our extensive health services are provided by over 7,000 dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people’s own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being Caring and Effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services were rated ‘Outstanding’ and Eastbourne DGH was rated ‘Good’ Our two acute hospitals have Emergency Departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services.
In the summer of 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious ‘Building for our Future’ (BFF) programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to redevelop and expand our hospitals at Eastbourne, Hastings and Bexhill, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Our vision is to deliver high quality care and experience for our patients, communities and colleagues.
Our strategic objectives:
Quality: Delivering safe care; always improving outcomes and experience for patients.
People: Fostering a positive culture; living our values; helping our teams feel equipped to deliver.
Sustainability: Always searching for the best way to use our resources for clinical, workforce and financial outcomes.
Job overview
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Radiology Department Assistant to assist radiographic, nursing and medical staff with clinical and administrative duties.
Applicants must have a minimum of 6 Months experience (current) in a similar role in a Health or Social Care Environment. Possession of NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care OR an acceptable, alternative Level 2 Qualification will be an advantage.
Flexibility in working hours is essential to be able to undertake late shifts.
Good communication skills with a sympathetic approach to patients and carers are also essential.
Main duties of the job
Duties include providing appropriate patient preparation for x-ray examinations, checking of imaging referrals and throughput of workloads in the department, liaising with ward staff, assisting with procedures and the daily provision of patient care.
Working for our organisation
We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people’s own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated ‘Outstanding’. Eastbourne DGH rated ‘Good’.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious ‘Building for our Future’ programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Good level of general education including Maths and English
- NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
Desirable criteria
- National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
- Evidence of additional training relevant to role
Experience
Essential criteria
- Six Months experience (current) in a Health or Social Care Environment
- Previous experience as working as part of a team
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in NHS and / or Radiology
- Experience of Trust Systems (OASIS PAS & ESearcher)
- Experience of Radiology Systems (CRIS & PACS)
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Simon Shepherd
- Job title
- Clinical Modality Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0300 131 4500
- Additional information
Alexis Moya [email protected]
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