3870 - Medical Imaging Care Assistant

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, hardworking and caring individual to join our current team of Medical Imaging Care Assistants (MICAs) within the Medical Imaging Department.

You will be involved in a range of duties assisting in all clinical areas including hands on patient care, portering and clerical responsibilities.

With effective communication, interpersonal, decision making and prioritising skills, you will be a sympathetic individual with a genuine desire to care for patients. Previous experience working within a care environment would be beneficial.

Imaging services are provided 7 days per week so a flexible approach to shift patterns is essential to support our services during the week and through the weekends.

Hours of work will be within the departments core hours of 8am to 8pm (typical shifts are 8am to 6pm & 10am to 8pm). Weekends are included but there is no requirement for night duties in this role., As a MICA you will assist in all clinical areas within the imaging department to help provide a caring and compassionate experience for the patients.

You will possess a good sound knowledge of health and safety, confidentiality and risk awareness.

It is essential that you have a good general level of education to GCSE standard and be prepared to undertake further appropriate training.

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities.

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.