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    Imaging Assistant - Milton Keynes, United Kingdom - Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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    Job summary

    Imaging Assistant

    Department - Imaging

    Band 3 £22,816 - £24,336 per annum, pro rata if part-time

    Hours: Full or part time available across seven days

    Fancy doing something new in 2024?

    A job that could make a real difference to the patients that we serve

    Do you have an interest in learning about advanced imaging technologies?

    Do you know how our imaging work impacts on patient care?

    Are you aware of the different types of clinical imaging such as computed tomography (CT), digital radiography (DR), Interventional radiography (IR), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and ultrasound.

    Your job will have a focus in four main areas: (1) patient care and transportation, (2) housekeeping tasks such as stock handling, equipment cleaning, etc., (3) Administration and clerical duties such as appointment scheduling, checking patient attendance and finally (4) self-development such as intravenous cannulation, induction, and care certification with a desire to progress.

    Consider becoming an Imaging Assistant- right here in Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Trust

    This job is rewarding as well as challenging.

    Informal department visits are encouraged ahead of interview.

    Interviews : 20th 21st, 22nd, 23rd of May 2024

    Main duties of the job

  • To assist Radiologists, Radiographers, Sonographers, Assistant Practitioners and Clerical staff undertake a wide variety of tasks throughout the department, as part of the multidisciplinary team, to ensure service efficiency, whilst maintaining high standards of patient-centred care
  • Maintain knowledge and understanding of the range of examinations undertaken within the Imaging Department so that appropriate support and care can be given.
  • About us

    You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:

  • Free on-site parking
  • Free tea and coffee
  • Great flexible workingopportunities
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Lease car scheme
  • Generous annual leave and pension scheme
  • On site nursery (chargeable)
  • Extensive staff health and well-being programme
  • Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

  • Demonstrate awareness and respond to the wellbeing of a wide range of patients.
  • To have a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of a variety of CT, MRI, Ultrasound, Fluoroscopy and General x-ray examinations. This should include anatomy and medical terminology relevant to a range of different clinical areas.
  • Use acquired clinical knowledge to answer questions about Radiology examinations when making appointments and communicating with service users.
  • Be fully conversant with all aspects of Radiology Information System and use the system for administrative tasks such as attending patients, post-processing examinations, booking appointments and assisting with queries.
  • Provide administrative support, answer the phone and deal with queries as appropriate.
  • Demonstrate and apply a working knowledge of Ionising Radiation Regulations 1999 (IRR99), Ionising Radiation Medical Exposure Regulations (IRMER), MRI safety, moving and handling, health and safety, infection control and information governance policies, as applied in each clinical area.
  • Please refer to the attached Job Description for more details on the role and responsibilities.

    MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We promote an inclusive workforce and encourage applications from applicants from all backgrounds.

    We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

    MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.

    By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.

    Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications and knowledge

    Essential

  • Broad education to include Grade C GCSE (Equivalent in English and Mathematics)
  • Basic knowledge of a Radiology Department
  • Desirable

  • GCSE (or equivalent) in science subject
  • Proven record of continued learning
  • NVQ in healthcare
  • Basic knowledge of NHS structure
  • Experience

    Essential

  • Experience in patient or client facing care
  • Desirable

  • Experience of working in the NHS or within an imaging department or within a multidisciplinary team in a clinical setting
  • Previous work as an HCA or similar
  • Skills

    Essential

  • Good interpersonal skills both verbal and written
  • Adaptable
  • Helpful telephone manner
  • Able to use initiative and work under pressure
  • Ability to support colleagues and work as part of the team
  • Able to work autonomously
  • Demonstrate good time management skills
  • Ability to compassionately manage sensitive situations
  • Able to handle aggressive or distress with understanding and tactful
  • Desirable

  • Good organisational skills
  • Personal and people development

    Essential

  • Adaptable and approachable
  • Team spirit
  • Calm, methodical, accurate and well organised
  • Professional, confident & Proactive attitude
  • Take ownership of responsibility
  • Strong Interpersonal skills
  • Presentable
  • Friendly disposition
  • Commitment to further personal development
  • Communication

    Essential

  • Good communicator - spoken, written and non-verbal
  • Specific requirements

    Essential

  • Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
  • Flexibility on working patterns
  • Flexibility and adaptability to work in different areas of Radiology Department as required

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