Bank Assistant Practitioner - Radiology
2 days ago
Warwick
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust is one of the top performing organisations within the NHS. Our staff think this is a great place to work and we hope you will agree. We have recently been rated as 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) following our most recent inspection.We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the whole county. This includes our Community Teams in North Warwickshire.We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity. Over 6000 people work for the Trust and many of them have been here a long time. People find they don’t need to go elsewhere to find a fulfilling career in healthcare. The first thing you will notice about us is how we take our values seriously. We believe that our values underpin everything we do. If you are interested in a role with us you need to make sure our values match your own.Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are ‘Trusted to provide inclusive, safe, effective and compassionate care’. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. It doesn’t matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) ChecksMany of the roles we advertise have a requirement for a DBS check to be carried out. If you are successful for a role and it requires a DBS check the Trust will carry out the initial check and subscription to the DBS Update Service, however successful candidates will be expected to cover the associated costs . Details of this will be sent to successful candidates in their offer letter.Probationary PeriodAll new staff to the Trust will be subject to a standard 6 month probationary period, the details of which will duly follow in your contract of employment.Equality, Diversity, and InclusionSouth Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust is committed to creating and sustaining a positive and inclusive working environment for all our employees. Our aim is to ensure that employees are equally valued and respected and that our organisation is representative of all members of society. We define diversity as valuing everyone as an individual – we value our employees, job applicants, students, patients and visitors as people. This is reflected within our values of being Inclusive, Safe, Effective, Compassionate and Trusted.As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion we encourage all applicants to complete a short survey. This can be accessed via the link below: appreciate you completing the survey.Agile and Flexible WorkingAll our staff will have a work base. However the Trust operates as an Agile Working Team therefore staff may be working from home on a regular basis as required by the service. However, occasionally travel around Warwickshire and into your base will be required so access to your own transport would be helpful.The Trust also welcome staff to work flexibly and we would welcome the conversation at interview regarding flexible working.Staff BenefitsThe Trust offer a wide range of additional benefits to staff. Anyone who joins us on a substantive basis can assess things such as the Lease Car Scheme, Electronics Scheme, Discounted Leisure and Travel, Cycle to work scheme amongst many others available. Car ParkingThe Trust currently have limited availability of car parking spaces, as such are operating a waiting list for new starters joining the organisation. To keep up to date on our latest recruitment activity follow us on twitter @swftrecruit or look us up on Facebook (Recruitment - South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust).Visa SponsorshipThe Trust will only consider sponsoring staff for certain roles, however this will be considered on a case by case basis in line with current legislation. As an employer we are unable to offer sponsorship to all roles in particular we cannot offer sponsorship for roles below Band 5.----------------------------------------Job overviewWe are seeking qualified assistant practitioners in Radiology or 3rd year diagnostic radiography students to join the bank to work across our Warwick, Stratford Up-on-Avon and Leamington Spa sites.Modality specific training will provided.We are the only Outstanding Foundation Trust in the region and undergoing a major equipment upgrade across all Trust sites.The Trust is situated in the heart of Warwickshire with great transport links (both road & rail) to London and the North.Please feel free to come and discuss your future career opportunities with us at an informal visit. Please contact us on 01926 495321 ext 4282.Main duties of the jobThe role of the Assistant Practitioner in Diagnostic Imaging is to deliver a high quality and compassionate patient care. The post holder will work as part of a team of Registered Radiographers and Assistant Practitioners promoting good working practices and ensuring good quality care is given to all patients within South Warwickshire Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustWorking for our organisationCome and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC and we are recruiting new staff to come and help us improve even further. In addition our staff survey results have placed us 4^th in the country for recommended place to work.We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the county. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity.Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are ‘Trusted to provide safe, inclusive, effective and compassionate care’. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. It doesn’t matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion we encourage all applicants to complete a short survey. This can be accessed via the link below: appreciate you completing the survey.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesProfessional ValuesTo ensure Trust standards and values are maintained and monitored to improve the quality of care to all who come into contact with the services provided by South Warwickshire Foundation TrustEnsure records and documentation are maintained, kept confidential, and meets appropriate Trust standards, and in line with the Data Protection ActDemonstrates a positive and enthusiastic approach to their work in order to maintain high morale and motivation within the department. Promoting a professional and positive working environmentTo report any accidents or incidents via the DATIX incident reporting system and/or to an appropriate registered professional, ensuring an open and transparent culture.To adhere to the Trust’s dress code policy, maintaining a smart appearance at all times.To adhere to the Trust’s IT policies regarding e-mail and internet usage.To ensure children and adults and protected from abuse and avoidable harm and report any safeguarding concerns in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.Clinical PracticeTo perform basic radiographic examinations within the limits of individual modules achieved from a recognised accredited training course, and not to exceed those boundariesTo report as directed by the supervising radiographer practitionerTo carry out all diagnostic procedures to the highest possible standard in line with departmental protocols and procedures.Understand and observe the principles of IR(ME)R and participate in QA programmesTo ensure delivery of high quality care in accordance with Trust policies, procedures and guidelines.To accurately document on RIS all care delivered to patients, maintaining confidentiality at all times.To be responsible for clean, tidy working clinical areas and ensure all rooms are equipped and ready to use.To report equipment faults to the supervising radiographer and take appropriate action.Participate in activities to improve the quality, productivity and effectiveness of care in response to local and national policies and initiativesTo adhere to Infection Prevention and Control policies relevant to the area of work, demonstrating an understanding of cross infection.To provide a safe environment in which to examine the patientsTo provide a professional and efficient service to the patientsParticipate in CPDCommunications and Interpersonal RelationshipsWelcome patients, relatives and visitors to the clinical area, providing assistance, support and information where required, identifying individual needs and utilising a range of agreed communication mediums.Always introduce yourself in line with the Trust privacy and dignity promises and the principles of good customer service.Communicate effectively and professionally with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure that patient care is well planned, coordinated and communicated.Team WorkingTo act in a professional manner, and as a role model, at all times, leading by example to junior members of the teamSupport and cooperate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure that all statutory and Trust regulations are complied with.Participate in research and audit as required by the multidisciplinary team to ensure standards of patient care are monitored and improved.Education, Training and Personal DevelopmentTo ensure attendance at mandatory training sessions i.e infection control, resuscitation and moving and handling training.To ensure maintenance and development of individual competence knowledge and skillTo participate in and undertake appropriate training and development activities including IT and clinical skillsMaintain up to date knowledge of changes in policies and procedures relevant to the post.Person specificationQualificationsEssential criteria- Obtained an educational level of GCSE level 4-9 English and Maths or equivalent- Foundation Degree in Diagnostic ImagingDesirable criteria- Higher apprenticeship in Diagnostic ImagingExperienceEssential criteria- Significant experience in delivering care and working in a healthcare, people centred environment- Experience working as part of a team.Desirable criteria- Experience in supervising others at workSkillsEssential criteria- Evidence of competence in modules attained- Evidence of regular updates and utilisation of specialist skills and competencies- Manipulation of a wide range of radiology equipment and exposure factors- Able to recognise when escalation to a registered professional is required- Good written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills- Competent IT skills- Able to present information, written and orally in an accurate clear and logical manner- Ability to organise and prioritise workload- Able to work autonomouslyDesirable criteria- Evidence of specialist extended skills and competencies- Mentorship of Trainee Assistant PractitionersPersonal QualitiesEssential criteria- Able to work as part of a team- Compassionate and caring nature- Empathetic- Reliable- Responsibility for daily allocated workloadOtherEssential criteria- Passes pre-employment checks- Able to work flexibly over 24 hour period- Able to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities- Able, with appropriate support, to work in an emotionally demanding environment----------------------------------------IMPORTANT INFORMATIONSometimes we get a lot of applications for our roles. On those occasions we might close the job early. If you don’t want to miss out we recommend submitting your application as early as possible.The Trust use an Applicant Management System called TRAC which helps us manage the recruitment process. All communications regarding your application will come via TRAC (even if you applied via NHS Jobs).Please check your TRAC account regularly and ensure your email is set up to accept messages so they don't go into your junk/spam folder.We aim to shortlist all vacancies within 2 days of the vacancy closing, we will get back to all candidates ASAP.Please ensure all sections of the application form are completed fully. Please particularly ensure that you provide full details of all referees including business email address, telephone contact details and postal address.South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust is an equal opportunities employer who is committed to Equality and Diversity and does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the grounds of any protected characteristic as defined by the Equality Act 2010.All South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust sites are smoke free. We feel it’s a great way to help our patients, visitors and staff stay healthy.The Trust is part of a ‘Foundation Group’ through a strategic alliance with Wye Valley NHS Trust, George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust. This partnership is great for the sustainability of all four organisations and allows us to share learning and maximise opportunities to ensure the delivery of high quality health and care services for our local populations.