1628 - Medical Imaging Care Assistant - Barnsley, United Kingdom - Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

    Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
    Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Barnsley, United Kingdom

    1 month ago

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    Permanent
    Description

    Job summary

    We are seekingto recruit an enthusiastic, hardworking and caring individual to join ourcurrent team of Medical Imaging Care Assistants (MICAs) within the MedicalImaging Department.

    You will beinvolved in a range of duties assisting in all clinical areas including handson patient care, portering and clerical responsibilities.

    With effectivecommunication, interpersonal, decision making and prioritising skills, you willbe a sympathetic individual with a genuine desire to care for patients. Previousexperience working within a care environment would be beneficial.

    Imagingservices are provided 7 days per week so a flexible approach to shift patternsis essential to support our services during the week and through the weekends.

    Hours of workwill be within the departments core hours of 8am to 8pm (typical shifts are 8amto 6pm & 10am to 8pm). Weekends are included but there is no requirementfor night duties in this role.

    We also have a Clinical Diagnostic Centre in the Glassworks Barnsleytown centre, which will incorporate Outpatient Imaging Services such as CT,MRI, Plain Film X-ray and DEXA amongst other services. This is an excitingopportunity and staff will rotate between the main site and Clinical DiagnosticCentre.

    Forfurther information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact:EmmaTaylor on or /3144

    Main duties of the job

    As a MICA youwill assist in all clinical areas within the imaging department to help providea caring and compassionate experience for the patients.

    You willpossess a good sound knowledge of health and safety, confidentiality and riskawareness.

    It is essentialthat you have a good general level of education to GCSE standard and beprepared to undertake further appropriate training.

    About us

    Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close aposition early.

    Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performingTrust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission(CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of ourstrategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring astrong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued byour local communities.

    There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. Itis moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through theorganisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part ofthe journey to sustainability and growth.

    Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promotingequality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race,nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physicaldisability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.

    The cost of the DBS (criminal records check)for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s)through salary deduction.

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    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Please refer to the attachedJob Description and Person Specification for full details of the role andresponsibilities.

    Person Specification

    Knowledge and Awareness

    Essential

  • Health and Safety.
  • Confidentiality.
  • Risk management.

    • Desirable

  • Knowledge of current health care issues.
  • Understanding of the role of an Imaging department.

    • Skill and Abilities

    Essential

  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Team worker.
  • Good decision making / prioritising skills.
  • Sympathetic, Genuine desire to care for patients.
  • Flexible.

    • Desirable

  • IT skills.

    • Trust Values

    Essential

  • In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
  • In around 100 words please describe a situation where you have demonstrated respect for your colleagues/patients in a difficult or sensitive situation.

    • Qualifications

    Essential

  • Good general level of education to GCSE standard or equivalent
  • To undertake further appropriate training to develop knowledge and skill as the post requires.