Job summary

We are looking for a friendly team member who is able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal, communication and customer care skills along with the ability to work under pressure, prioritising workload and to work using your own initiative. This role includes patient care, IT and portering duties. Previous experience of dealing with the general public is essential. An understanding and knowledge of computer systems/keyboard skills is essential.

This role will involve contributing to shift patterns covering the 7 day service (including bank holidays).Flexibility in working patterns is required and the ability to multi-task.

The successful candidate will be joining a dedicated team of clerical and clinical staff who work together to provide a seamless pathway for patients having diagnostic and interventional treatment.

This role involves rotation between Russells Hall, Corbett and Guest Hospitals.

Main duties of the job

This is a complex role in assisting specialist teams within the imaging department.

The role will be supporting staff within the x ray, ultrasound, interventional imaging, fluoroscopy, CT and MRI, you will be involved in the care of the patient as well as assisting with the running of the CT and MRI units.

You will be a valuable team member, keeping the work environment clean and tidy in line with infection control guidelines, assisting the clinical teams in providing the highest quality service and excellent patient care; this will include escorting patients, carrying out routine patient care and arranging appointments for examinations. You will be responsible for maintaining stock .

About us

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of providing safe, caring and effective services because people matter. We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

We are committed to becoming a diverse and an inclusive employer and where people feel sense of belonging. Seeking to expand diversity within our teams, we positively encourage applications from under-represented groups such as BAME, disabled and LGBTQ+ groups. We are also under-represented in-terms of gender within nursingrolesand we would welcome applications from people from male and non-binary backgrounds.

We are committed to home life balance through flexible working and making reasonable adjustments where possible.

Date posted

10 February 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£20,270 to £21,318 a year PA Pro Rota

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

253-0223-5002098

Job locations

Russells Hall Hospital

Pensnett Road

Dudley

DY1 2HQ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE Grade D or above in maths and English or equivalent

Desirable

  • NVQ 2 in Diagnostic and Therapeutic care or level 2 diploma in clinical health care support/ years of experience

Skills & Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrates a knowledge of the role and duties of an aide

Desirable

  • Previous experience of caring for people

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Ability to work in stressful situations

Physical Skills

Essential

  • Able to work flexibly e.g internal rotation

Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values

Essential

  • Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility

Communication & Relationship Skills

Essential

  • Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE Grade D or above in maths and English or equivalent

Desirable

  • NVQ 2 in Diagnostic and Therapeutic care or level 2 diploma in clinical health care support/ years of experience

Skills & Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrates a knowledge of the role and duties of an aide

Desirable

  • Previous experience of caring for people

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Ability to work in stressful situations

Physical Skills

Essential

  • Able to work flexibly e.g internal rotation

Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values

Essential

  • Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility

Communication & Relationship Skills

Essential

  • Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.

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) .

Additional information

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) .