Job summary
An opportunity has arisen, within the Radiology Department, for a part time Clinical Support Worker to work alongside our Radiographers within the Radiology Department at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary.
These position will provide an exciting challenge for dynamic and empathetic team player, with excellent communication skills and enthusiasm, who enjoy working within a hospital environment.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work as an integral part of the Radiology team, working in the Medical X-ray Department, Maternity Ultrasound Department, Centenary Reception and Centenary Ultrasound Departments at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary.
The main responsibilities will include receiving our patients into the department on our reception desks, accurately entering patient and examination data in to the Radiology IT system, answering the telephone, responding to queries from patients, GPs and staff and general patient care.
Previous experience in a similar role is desirable but training can be given.
Post - 24 hours per week- These hours will be worked over four days, Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday in The Centenary X-ray, Ultrasound and Maternity Ultrasound departments on Reception and clinically in the Ultrasound rooms with the Sonographers.
About us
We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Good General Education with GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or above.
- Good Command of English Language
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Available to work Nights/Weekends/Bank Holidays on a rota basis if required
Skills, ability and knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of computer systems
- Good communication/interpersonal skills
- Ability to work to Trust and Department Policies and Procedures
Desirable
- Evidence of personal development (PDP)
Experience
Essential
- Keyboard skills with speed and accuracy
- Evidence of computer skills
Desirable
- Use of Sectra RIS/PACS system
- Previous experience of working in a Radiology department.
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.
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
Address
Royal Lancaster Infirmary
Ashton Road
Lancaster
LA1 4RP