CT Clinical Assistant - Temporary 9 months Maternity CoverNHS

Job summary

This is a temporary 9 month post to cover Maternity leave.

To assist in the smooth and efficient running of the CT & MRI department by providing clinical and administrative support and enhanced clinical skills to deliver a high-quality service to all patients both on the main site at Chesterfield Royal Hospital Foundation trust and our community diagnostic site at Walton Hospital.

Main duties of the job

1. Assist the Imaging Team in the care of the Patient:-

a) Prepare patients prior to examination

b) Assist during examination/procedures giving care and reassurance

2. Undertake safety questionnaires for CT and MRI

3. To undertake cannulation for patients

4. Escort patients to and from wards when required.

5. Assist with processing of images and post examination documentation.

6. Maintain a tidy and safe department ensuring rooms are adequately stocked with linen/stock/equipment.

7. Ensure that the Trust's Prevention and Control of Infection policies and procedures are implemented and always maintained.

8. Have an awareness of the Clinical Governance agenda.

9. Support and take active role in research and audit undertaken by other members of the multidisciplinary team.

10. To actively participate in the Staff Development Process Review.

11. Encourage, mentor and train all team members within CIA teams.

12. Active participation in stock control

Job description

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of this post.

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About us

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a well performing Foundation Trust serving a population of around 441,000 across the Bolsover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Dales, North Amber Valley, High Peak and North East Derbyshire districts. With a workforce of around 3,800 staff and good financial control, currently operating with a positive financial surplus and was recently rated "Good" by the CQC following their latest inspection in February 2017.

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