Job overview

The Medical Imaging Service Line at Derriford Hospital and its peripheral sites provide diagnostic and treatment pathways for a wide spectrum of emergency and elective patients from across the South West through the use of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Computed Tomography (CT), Ultrasound (US), Interventional Radiology (IR), Plain Film (PF), Nuclear Medicine and Fluoroscopy.

·         To provide a high-quality service in any area of Derriford Hospital or outlying departments as required.

·         All staff will be expected to undertake examinations on both public and private sector patients, and participate in an Agenda for Change compliant rota including 7 day working and 24 hour cover

·         To support the effective delivery and operations of the Imaging department

The role of the Imaging Care Assistant is essential to safe and efficient patient flow across the department, responding to the needs of the service to provide support to patients and their clinician during their time in the department,

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

Main duties of the job

To facilitate the throughput of patients attending the Imaging Department so as to optimise the use of all resources and minimising delays.

To support service delivery during weekdays, weekends, evenings, nights and bank holidays as part of a roster. This incorporates locations at Derriford Hospital , Derriford Research Park,, Derriford UTC,  Plymouth Community Diagnostic Centre and in the community in the pre hospital setting.

To register and book in patients on the computerised radiology system (CRIS) when required.

 Book patients on to the portering system (synbiotix)

Providing reassurance to patients using the departments giving information to patients about their procedures.

Providing emotional and physical support to patients during their treatments.

 Reporting any faults with equipment.

  Take patient observations when required.

  Conduct point of care testing when required.

  Cannulate patients when required

 Doing patient observations

Assisting with the preparation and cleaning  of clinical rooms

Working for our organisation

We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.