Radiology CT Clinical Support Worker Salford, North West England, England
Job description
We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated Radiology Clinical Support Workers with excellent organisational skills to work alongside and assist radiographers, radiologists and radiology nurses in the Computed Tomography (CT) department within Radiology at Salford Royal NHS Trust.
We are a busy CT department carrying out all types of CT scans and specialist CT assisted examinations over multiple scanner locations across the site. Duties will include providing appropriate patient preparation for CT examinations, to assist with the procedure lists in CT, booking and attending patients on the Radiology information system and work alongside radiographers to maintain the running of the department.
Applicants should have excellent communication skills to enable you to be involved with a variety of tasks in order to assist with the smooth-running of the department and ensure we provide a excellent patient experience. Previous experience in a healthcare environment is recommended and basic IT skills are desired.
Patient preparation and support are the main duties of this job, but you will also be taught to cannulate, set sterile trolleys and order stock, as well as ensuring the smooth running of the department using the Radiology information System.
You will need to be committed to providing a high quality service and understand fully the Trust Objectives when dealing with the public and staff at all times. In return we offer excellent opportunities for personal and professional development.
There will be long days/nights and weekend shifts as part of the rotation. Applicants wishing to partake in set night/weekend shifts can express this at interview.
In line with the Trust’s Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership.
Salford Care Organisation is part of the Northern Care Alliance, one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. Salford is the place, which is taking bold, pioneering steps towards delivering a world class, fully integrated care system for adults.
Home to the Manchester Centre for Clinical Neurosciences, Greater Manchester Trauma Hospital and the Geoffrey Jefferson Brain Research Centre, Salford is improving care for some of the sickest patients in the region, and delivers a range of acute, community and primary care services and specialist services to Greater Manchester and beyond.
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
In line with the Trust’s Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
