Radiology Clinical Support Worker inWakefield inWakefield PUBLISHED 29 NOV 2024
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Position:
Band 2 Clinical Support Worker
Location:
Radiology Department, Pinderfields Hospital, Mid Yorkshire NHS Trust
Hours:
20 hours/week, primarily Sunday (8pm-8am) and Monday (10pm-8am), including bank holidays
Overview:
The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust is seeking a Clinical Support Worker for its General X-ray department. The role involves supporting radiographers and radiologists by providing patient care and performing administrative tasks in a busy clinical setting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in patient care, ensuring safety and wellbeing.
- Support radiographers during X-ray, DXA, and Fluoroscopy procedures.
- Maintain cleanliness standards in the department and equipment.
- Perform administrative tasks like stock management and documentation using Radiology Information Systems and Microsoft Office.
Requirements:
- Good standard of secondary education.
- Basic computer skills.
- A background in patient care or the NHS is preferred.
Personal Qualities:
- Enthusiastic, caring, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Application Info:
For inquiries, contact Anne Thompson, Team Leader, at 01924 541571 or email at anne.thompson5@nhs.net.
Interviews will be held on December 19, 2024.
Band 2
Clinical Support Worker
20 hours per week
Radiology Department
Pinderfields Hospital
Mid Yorkshire NHS Trust Radiology departments have recognised and implemented the new roles needed to deliver the services of the future and are looking for a suitable candidate with a patient/ NHS background to work as a clinical support worker in the General X -ray department at Pinderfields hospital.
Clinical support workers undertake a variety of roles which include administrative and patient care duties working closely and assisting radiographers in the clinical setting. A good standard of secondary education and basic computer skills are essential.
Hours of work are Sunday 8pm -8am and Monday 10pm-8am There is an expectation to work bank holidays as the department works 24hrs 7 days a week.
If you are enthusiastic, caring and enjoy working in a busy clinical environment this may be the opportunity for you.
Mid Yorkshire Hospitals are well placed along the M62 and M1 corridors with good links to Leeds and Sheffield.
For further information please contact, Anne Thompson Team leader, Email:
**Interviews will held on 19th of December 2024**
- To undertake patient care duties to enable a patient focused service
- To work clinically in X-ray, DXA and Fluoroscopy rooms with the aim of supporting radiographers and radiologists
- To help ensure high standards of cleanliness are maintained in the department
- To perform some administrative duties to support the department in running efficiently
In relation to patient care the post holder will ensure that every effort is made to maintain patient safety and wellbeing.
The post holder will ensure that the environment and equipment is fit for purpose to reduce the incidence of hospital acquired infection. E.g. cleaning rooms after use, wiping equipment, changing linen.
The post holder will work as part of a team to ensure the department is appropriately stocked, inc. stock taking, ordering, and storing of stock.
The post holder will adhere to moving and handling policies to ensure that patients come to no harm.
The post holder will ensure that patients are appropriately dressed for their procedure and assist the patient in dressing and undressing as required.
The post holder will help and assist the radiographer to position the patient as appropriate and under the direction of the radiographer.
The post holder will undertake general observation of patients and report any concerns to the radiographers or medical staff.
The post holder will adhere to control of infection policies in support of patients with known infection.
The post holder may be asked to support reception if required. They will ensure that patients are greeted and directed to the appropriate waiting areas. Reception duties involve dealing with telephone enquires to standards set by the directorate.
The post holder will liaise with wards and departments to arrange timely transfer of in patients to the radiology department.
The post holder will deal with enquiries efficiently and ask for advice if unsure how to proceed.
The post holder will ensure that patient documentation is administered efficiently using the Radiology Information System and the PAS system in order that accurate waiting list and activity information can be generated.
The post holder will be conversant in email and Microsoft office in order that written communication is undertaken in a timely manner.
Band 2
Clinical Support Worker
20 hours per week
Radiology Department
Pinderfields Hospital
Mid Yorkshire NHS Trust Radiology departments have recognised and implemented the new roles needed to deliver the services of the future and are looking for a suitable candidate with a patient/ NHS background to work as a clinical support worker in the General X -ray department at Pinderfields hospital.
Clinical support workers undertake a variety of roles which include administrative and patient care duties working closely and assisting radiographers in the clinical setting. A good standard of secondary education and basic computer skills are essential.
Hours of work are Sunday 8pm -8am and Monday 10pm-8am There is an expectation to work bank holidays as the department works 24hrs 7 days a week.
If you are enthusiastic, caring and enjoy working in a busy clinical environment this may be the opportunity for you.
Mid Yorkshire Hospitals are well placed along the M62 and M1 corridors with good links to Leeds and Sheffield.
For further information please contact, Anne Thompson Team leader, Email:
**Interviews will held on 19th of December 2024**
- To undertake patient care duties to enable a patient focused service
- To work clinically in X-ray, DXA and Fluoroscopy rooms with the aim of supporting radiographers and radiologists
- To help ensure high standards of cleanliness are maintained in the department
- To perform some administrative duties to support the department in running efficiently
About us
In relation to patient care the post holder will ensure that every effort is made to maintain patient safety and wellbeing.
The post holder will ensure that the environment and equipment is fit for purpose to reduce the incidence of hospital acquired infection. E.g. cleaning rooms after use, wiping equipment, changing linen.
The post holder will work as part of a team to ensure the department is appropriately stocked, inc. stock taking, ordering, and storing of stock.
The post holder will adhere to moving and handling policies to ensure that patients come to no harm.
The post holder will ensure that patients are appropriately dressed for their procedure and assist the patient in dressing and undressing as required.
The post holder will help and assist the radiographer to position the patient as appropriate and under the direction of the radiographer.
The post holder will undertake general observation of patients and report any concerns to the radiographers or medical staff.
The post holder will adhere to control of infection policies in support of patients with known infection.
The post holder may be asked to support reception if required. They will ensure that patients are greeted and directed to the appropriate waiting areas. Reception duties involve dealing with telephone enquires to standards set by the directorate.
The post holder will liaise with wards and departments to arrange timely transfer of in patients to the radiology department.
The post holder will deal with enquiries efficiently and ask for advice if unsure how to proceed.
The post holder will ensure that patient documentation is administered efficiently using the Radiology Information System and the PAS system in order that accurate waiting list and activity information can be generated.
The post holder will be conversant in email and Microsoft office in order that written communication is undertaken in a timely manner.
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