MRI Clinical Imaging Assistant
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Salary
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Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 6131 (85% match) is an eligible occupation, and Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
Worth checking: this could also be SOC 3213 (Medical and dental technicians, Clinical support technician fits if duties involve operating imaging equipment), which is not on the eligible-occupation list. Ask Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust what the duties actually are.
About the role
The successful candidate will be required to carry out a variety of duties within the MRI department to assist radiographers, nurses, radiologists and patients as required. Working as part of a team is a necessity to ensure the day runs smoothly. They must be patient focussed and be able to advocate for the patients if/when required.
They will also need to be able to deal with telephone enquiries from a variety of sources, prioritise their workload and work unsupervised when necessary.
It is essential to have a good level of general education and basic understanding of IT. Good communication, interpersonal and organizational skills are also an essential requirement for this post.
Working Pattern: 3x 12.5hrs (7:20 -20:30) includes weekend working.
Job description
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ3/ FHEQ level 3 or equivalent qualification or willing to work towards
- Care Certificate from an approved awarder, or commitment to successful completion the Care Certificate within 12 weeks from start of employment
- 5 GCSE (Grade 9-4 or A- C) English and Maths at grade C or above (or relevant equivalent qualification or level of ability which would include Functional Skills Level 2) or Level 2 healthcare apprenticeship
Desirable
- 3 A levels or Health and Science T level or equivalent qualification level 3 qualification or level of ability which would include Functional Skills Level 2)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a clinical imaging assistant or clinical support worker
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- IT literate and comfortable / confident with the use of computer systems
- Understanding of role boundaries and supervision and carry out appropriately delegated tasks. Able to understand protocols procedures and plans. May work autonomously or alone within scope of practice/ role.
- Act as mentor/ supervisor with respect to training of band 2 and other band 3 staff.
- Ability to exchange information with patients and carers using tact and persuasion. Can recognise the need for a translator/hearing/other support service.
- Ability to perform basic routine tasks such as checking deliveries, completing paperwork, and storing stock correctly, checking availability of reports/clinical information and managing patient documentation
- Knowledge and experience in a range of delegated clinical imaging duties relevant to the work area e.g., recording blood pressure, pregnancy tests, interventional procedures, document specimen, drawing up correct drugs for procedure, including undertaking IV canulation depending on departmental needs.
- Contributes to audits and service evaluation and quality improvement activities such as service user feedback.
- Knowledge of performing basic life support
Desirable
- Ability to analyse and provide judgements related to basic test results
About the employer
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest providers of integrated hospital and community-based healthcare, providing a comprehensive range of local and tertiary services to the residents of Sheffield, South Yorkshire, Mid Yorkshire and North Derbyshire and also some highly specialist services to all parts of England.
We have a history of delivering high quality care, training and developing high calibre multidisciplinary health professionals, clinical excellence and innovation in medical research. We have a budget in excess of £1.2billion and deliver over 2 million patient contacts every year thanks to the support of our 18,500 staff.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
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What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
Skilled Worker roles must clear both the general salary threshold and the occupation-specific going rate. See our occupation eligibility guide for the current figures.