Job summary
- Main area
- Clinical Support
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 374-LBDA098-A
- Employer
- East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Conquest Hospital Hastings
- Town
- Hastings
- Salary
- £22,383 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 05/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Radiology Department Assistant
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.
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to over 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 £650 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000 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. Conquest Hospital 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. Our centre for trauma services and obstetrics is at Conquest Hospital, while our centre for urology and stroke services is at Eastbourne DGH. At Bexhill Hospital we offer a range of outpatient, day surgery, rehabilitation and intermediate care services. At Rye, Winchelsea and District Memorial Hospital we offer outpatients, rehabilitation and intermediate services. At Uckfield Community Hospital we provide day surgery and outpatient care.
In the community, we deliver services that focus on people with long term conditions living well outside hospital, through our integrated locality teams working with district and community nursing teams. Community members of staff also provide care to patients in their homes and from a number of clinics, health centres and GP surgeries.
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.
Good communication skills with a sympathetic approach to patients and carers are also essential.
Main duties of the job
Working 8pm to 8am with 45 minute break - 11.25 hour duty on a rota basis covering Monday to Sunday.
Full and Part Time Hours are available. Please indicate your preferred hours in your application
You will be providing support for patients undergoing overnight scans to allay anxiety, observing and monitoring patients awaiting scans reporting any changes in patient’s condition, assisting with pre and post-procedure care required by all patients. assisting with cleaning tasks, errands and general duties appropriate to all clinical areas, assisting with patient’s personal clinical care, assisting with the safe positioning and transferring of patients to the procedural table/couches.
You will also be supporting Radiographers by entering and updating patient documentation and records, utilising the computerised information systems when required and assisting in clerical duties such as answering the phone and accurately relaying messages as appropriate.
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
- 6 Months experience (current) in a similar role 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)
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Essential criteria
- Ability to work under instruction from a Registered Practitioner with direct supervision and support
- Good keyboard and IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Outlook
- Ability to demonstrate care, compassion and commitment to/for patients and carers
- Able to communicate with patients, colleagues and other departments in an efficient, coherent and professional manner
- Ability to deal with difficult situations with tact and diplomacy
- Able to move patients safely within hospital environment including use of moving aids, trolleys etc
- Able to recognise own limitations and seek help when required
- Knowledge of personal care and monitoring of patients
Other
Essential criteria
- Reliable work record
- Ability to work 8pm to 8am shifts with a 45 minutes break Monday to Sunday
- DBS Enhance Disclosure
- Evidence that personal behaviour reflects Trust Values
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
- Rebecca Ayling
- Job title
- Clinical Modality Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01323 771838
- Additional information
Owen Humphreys [email protected]
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