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Main area Imaging support staff Grade Band 2 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (to include evening and weekends) Job ref 279-7074386-APR25 Employer 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal Sussex County Hospital Town Brighton Salary £22,383 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 01/05/2025 23:59 Imaging Clinical Support WorkerBand 2About our Trust At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years. Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First. In fact, our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work-life balance. As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do. We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex. Job overviewWe are recruiting for Band 2 support workers to work in the Radiology/Imaging Department in the purpose-built hospital on the Royal Sussex County Hospital site. The new ‘Louisa Martindale’ building provides spacious, well-resourced and modern facilities for patients and staff across all 40 wards and departments. We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Imaging Clinical support workers to join our dynamic and friendly team in the Radiology Department. The successful candidates will be working alongside radiographers and radiologists to ensure the smooth running of the department. We are looking for hardworking individuals who are both flexible and versatile. You will be a team player, have a positive attitude and be able to work under pressure in challenging conditions. You must have the ability to work with patients for sensitive imaging examinations. Main duties of the jobThis dynamic and evolving role will include assisting radiographers in the preparation of patients and equipment for imaging examinations, ensuring pre-examination checks and information are available, liaising with wards and porters, assisting with patient transfers and the orientation of patients around the department. As part of the role you will also perform caring activities for the patients ensuring patients' needs and privacy and dignity are met. Working for our organisationJoin us at UHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better never stops. Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesActively participate as a member of the Imaging Department team and contribute towards the smooth and efficient running of the Imaging Department. This is a dynamic, evolving role which will include assisting radiographers with patient flow, preparing and positioning equipment and assisting radiographers and radiologists with the positioning of patients for imaging examinations and assisting with patient transfers to and from the wards when required. The ability to work with in-patients and out-patients requiring imaging examinations. To act as a trouble shooter between the multi-disciplinary team to ensure timely imaging. Ensure provision of the highest standards of care. Assist the radiographers in giving individualised care to the patients. Perform caring activities such as preparing patients for their Imaging examinations and caring for patients following examinations, ensuring patients’ needs, privacy and dignity are met. Assist the radiographers with the care and preparation of the Imaging equipment, to include ensuring cleanliness of equipment, setting up sterile trolleys, preparing contrast media. Perform administrative and clerical duties across the department as required, including reception cover, appointment bookings and data entry on all necessary clinical systems. To work 37.5 hours, to include some evenings and weekends. Person specificationQualificationsGood standard of general education to include Maths and English GCSE at grades 4 and above or equivalent. The post holder should hold or be willing to complete the Care Certificate level 2. SkillsGood communication and interpersonal skills. Interest/experience in healthcare. Describes examples of teamwork and organisational skills. Important information for applicants: Please note, the use of AI generated applications will be closely monitored. It is at the manager's discretion to reject your application if they feel the majority has been created through the use of AI tools. Closing Adverts Early:In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified. Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position. Flexible Working:If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager. DBS Checks:As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975. Skilled Worker Visa:Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigration eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria. UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications. Further Information For help with the application process for Nursing vacancies, please email uhsussex.nursingteam@. For help with the application process for Non-Nursing vacancies, please email uhsussex.nonnursingteam@.#J-18808-Ljbffr