Main area: Radiology
Grade Band: 3
Contract: Permanent
Hours:
Full time
Part time
Job share
Flexible working
37.5 hours per week (You will be expected to participate in the evening and weekend out of hours cover)
Job ref: 434-SCS669048
Site: Stoke Mandeville Hospital
Town: Aylesbury
Salary: £24,071 - £25,674 per annum pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 13/01/2025 23:59
Be part of our BHT family
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) is an integrated provider of acute hospital and community services for people living in Buckinghamshire and the surrounding area.
We care for over half a million patients every year:
Provide specialist spinal services at our world-renowned National Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, the birthplace of the Paralympics
Nationally recognised for urology and skin cancer services
Regional specialist centre for burns, plastic surgery, dermatology, stroke and cardiac services
Deliver community services in health centres, schools, patients’ own homes, community hospitals and community hubs.
More than 6,500 people from different nations, cultures and backgrounds work for us.
We would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options. We strive to be a family friendly, inclusive employer.
If you require any assistance in making this application, please contact bht.recruitment@nhs.net or phone 01494 734868.
We pride ourselves in being a great place to work – and invite you to join our BHT family.
Job overview
Radiographic Assistant - 37.5 hours per week This is an excellent opportunity for the successful candidate to join the team of radiographic assistants in the busy Radiology department at Stoke Mandeville Hospital. This is a rewarding role working closely with patients and all members of the Radiology Department as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Main duties of the job
The candidate will be expected to work across CT, MRI, U/S, Intervention and Plain Film X-ray. The role involves assisting with sterile procedures, chaperoning and preparing patients for examinations working alongside consultant radiologists, radiographers and sonographers.
You will need to be well organized with good communication skills and have a good grasp of IT. A sympathetic attitude to patients is essential ensuring safe and compassionate care. You will need to be able to cope with distressing and often challenging situations while prioritising your workload.
The department is very busy performing over 250,000 examinations per annum including ultrasound, plain films, CT, MRI, biopsies and treatment procedures. What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you? As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression. We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes. We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce. Why work for us? We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect. Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve. What do we stand for? Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work. Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time. Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Personal Specification for further details. More information can be given at interview. Person specification
Qualifications
Education to "O" Level/GCSE standard to include English Language NVQ Level 2 in healthcare or imaging and/or equivalent experience or willingness to undertake the appropriate training Experience
Experience of working in a team Experience of working face to face with the general public in a very busy environment Previous experience of working with patients in a caring environment Experience of assisting sterile procedures Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Ability to organise and prioritise workload Ability to work in a team Sympathetic and caring attitude Ability to establish a rapport with patients of all ages Attention to detail Ionising Radiation Regulations (training will be given) Some flexibility over working hours Keyboard skills for input and updating patient data Ability to remain calm in difficult situations Over 18 years of age (Ionising Radiation Regulations) Stock management skills Special Circumstances
Ability to travel to other sites PPE requirements:
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust requires all colleagues to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with our infection prevention and control procedures. COVID-19 and Flu vaccinations
remain the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the viruses when working in our healthcare settings. We encourage our staff to be vaccinated when recommended. If you are successful
at interview, we will require you to complete a Covid-19 risk assessment document. Application deadline:
This post will close on the closing date stated at midnight. If we receive a large number of applications or there is a change in circumstance, we may be required to close a job before the closing date. Contacting you:
We will contact candidates through the email address supplied on their application form. Please make sure you check this regularly. Application information:
If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. Shortlisting:
The monitoring and safeguarding sections are not made visible to the shortlisting panel. The safeguarding section may be made visible to the interview panel, dependent on the role being recruited into. Travel expenses:
It is Trust policy that travel expenses for interview will not be reimbursed. Smoking:
All Trust sites are NO SMOKING. Smoking in all areas of the buildings and premises is prohibited. Employer certification / accreditation badges
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. Name: Justine Osborne Job title: Ultrasound service manager Email address: justine.osborne1@nhs.net Telephone number: 01296 316918 Additional information: Caroline Marley would normally be the contact, however due to annual leave will not be available if there are any queries.
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Radiographic Assistant - 37.5 hours per week This is an excellent opportunity for the successful candidate to join the team of radiographic assistants in the busy Radiology department at Stoke Mandeville Hospital. This is a rewarding role working closely with patients and all members of the Radiology Department as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Main duties of the job
The candidate will be expected to work across CT, MRI, U/S, Intervention and Plain Film X-ray. The role involves assisting with sterile procedures, chaperoning and preparing patients for examinations working alongside consultant radiologists, radiographers and sonographers.
You will need to be well organized with good communication skills and have a good grasp of IT. A sympathetic attitude to patients is essential ensuring safe and compassionate care. You will need to be able to cope with distressing and often challenging situations while prioritising your workload.
The department is very busy performing over 250,000 examinations per annum including ultrasound, plain films, CT, MRI, biopsies and treatment procedures. What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you? As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression. We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes. We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce. Why work for us? We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect. Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve. What do we stand for? Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work. Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time. Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Personal Specification for further details. More information can be given at interview. Person specification
Qualifications
Education to "O" Level/GCSE standard to include English Language NVQ Level 2 in healthcare or imaging and/or equivalent experience or willingness to undertake the appropriate training Experience
Experience of working in a team Experience of working face to face with the general public in a very busy environment Previous experience of working with patients in a caring environment Experience of assisting sterile procedures Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Ability to organise and prioritise workload Ability to work in a team Sympathetic and caring attitude Ability to establish a rapport with patients of all ages Attention to detail Ionising Radiation Regulations (training will be given) Some flexibility over working hours Keyboard skills for input and updating patient data Ability to remain calm in difficult situations Over 18 years of age (Ionising Radiation Regulations) Stock management skills Special Circumstances
Ability to travel to other sites PPE requirements:
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust requires all colleagues to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with our infection prevention and control procedures. COVID-19 and Flu vaccinations
remain the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the viruses when working in our healthcare settings. We encourage our staff to be vaccinated when recommended. If you are successful
at interview, we will require you to complete a Covid-19 risk assessment document. Application deadline:
This post will close on the closing date stated at midnight. If we receive a large number of applications or there is a change in circumstance, we may be required to close a job before the closing date. Contacting you:
We will contact candidates through the email address supplied on their application form. Please make sure you check this regularly. Application information:
If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. Shortlisting:
The monitoring and safeguarding sections are not made visible to the shortlisting panel. The safeguarding section may be made visible to the interview panel, dependent on the role being recruited into. Travel expenses:
It is Trust policy that travel expenses for interview will not be reimbursed. Smoking:
All Trust sites are NO SMOKING. Smoking in all areas of the buildings and premises is prohibited. Employer certification / accreditation badges
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. Name: Justine Osborne Job title: Ultrasound service manager Email address: justine.osborne1@nhs.net Telephone number: 01296 316918 Additional information: Caroline Marley would normally be the contact, however due to annual leave will not be available if there are any queries.
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