Imaging Department Assistant

Job summary

An exciting opportunity exists for an imaging department assistant to work in the Radiology Department at Alder Hey to cover a maternity leave. The post holder will cover a 9 month fixed term contract for 3 days per week. We are looking for a friendly, supportive, hard working assistant who will enjoy the challenges of working in a busy department, coming into contact with a wide range of patients, families and medical teams.

Main duties of the job

To work as part of the team in Ultrasound, to provide support and assistance to the ultrasonographers and radiologists to ensure that the high standard of service currently provided is maintained and improved.

About us

One of Europe's biggest and busiest children's hospitals, at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust, we treat everything from common illnesses to highly complex and specialist conditions. In addition to our main hospital site, we offer paediatric services at a number of community sites and hold local clinics across Merseyside, Cumbria, Shropshire, Wales and the Isle of Man.

We also provide specialist inpatient care for children with complex mental health needs in our recently relocated and newly opened state of the art facility. Alder Hey has a thriving research portfolio and leads research into children's medicines, infection, inflammation and oncology. We are becoming recognised as one of the world's leaders in children's healthcare and research.

We contribute to public health, lead cutting-edge research and teach the next generation of children's specialists. Alongside this is ourInnovation Hub, a dedicated space where clinicians and industries can come together to create new products and technologies. We know that a children's hospital is different and that our job is more than just treating an illness. To us, every child is an individual.

As well as giving them the very best care, we set out to make them feel happy, safe and confident as they play, learn and grow. At Alder Hey we are here to look after a child and their family and that includes mums, dads, brothers and sisters.

Job description

Job responsibilities within the Ultrasound Department in Radiology. Administration and clerical support as and when required. Data entry and accurate record keeping, as required. E.g. The hospital information system (Meditech) and the Radiology Information System (CRIS). To assist with daily cleaning and visual checks on Ultrasound equipment. Dealing with telephone enquiries. Preparation of the patient for the examination.

Monitoring and replenishing stock. Actively communicate between staff, patients and families within the department. Offer support to patients and their families when required. The practice and promotion of Health and Safety procedures in line with all the current Rules and Regulations. The health and safety of yourself, colleagues and patients are every employees responsibility. To safeguard and maintain patient confidentiality.

To be aware of, and comply with, the Trust and departmental Policies and Procedures. To be aware and vigilant, in respect of security matters, and to report any breach of security to the appropriate manager.

Person Specification

Essential

Good Level of general education Literate & Numerate

Desirable

Previous Radiology experience NVQ Level 2

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .