Clinical Support Worker - RadiologyNHS

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Clinical Support Worker to join our friendly multi professional team in Radiology.

You must be dedicated and committed to providing a high quality service to our patients customers and colleagues and have a flexible approach to working.

We are looking to recruit 2 dynamic CSWs who will rotate through both our IR suite and our Fluoroscopy suite supporting the Radiographers both clinically and with administrative tasks where necessary.

NVQ level 3 is desirable but not essential as full training will be given.

Applicant needs good communication skills, legible hand writing and basic keyboard skills.

A basic knowledge of IRMER regulations would be helpful.

The trust is committed to improving working lives. We are an equal opportunities employer and the Trust provides a smoke-free environment for all staff, patients and visitors.

Main duties of the job

• Provide care and support to patients undergoing Radiological examinations.
• Work with the team to maintain cleanliness of the department.
• Have an awareness of contrast media used for procedures - may be need to cannulate patients.
• Assist with stock control/ordering of low cost basic consumables.
• Liaise with wards regarding inpatient appointment and preparation required for examinations.
• To assist the Consultant Radiologists during Interventional procedures.
• Explaining the procedures and assisting in dressing and un-dressing of patients as necessary.
• Assisting patients on and off the examination tables.
• Ensuring comfort of the patients whilst in the department, ensuring privacy and dignity.
• To ensure the Health and Safety of his/herself, colleagues, patients in accordance with Healthand Safety at Work Act, IR17, IRMER 2017 and Wirral Hospital Fire Policy. Following otherTrust Clinical Governance standards reporting any potential dangerous hazards to line manager.
• Making suggestions to department protocols and procedures.
• Adherence to Trust policies and protocols.

Job description

Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the position available with WUTH.

About us

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the Northwest of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high-quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider Northwest footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide, and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.