Clinical Imaging Assistant TAG / WCH

The Clinical Imaging Assistant will be required to undertake a very wide range of duties under the direct supervision of the Clinical Imaging staff and these will encompass clerical, patient care and the transportation of patients to all Imaging departments., Work at all times within the Trust policies and statutory legislation including emergency resuscitation and manual handling procedures.
Maintain confidentiality of all information obtained through professional attendance on patients or through clinical access.
Acquire knowledge of Trust Policies on infection control, disposal of sharps and clinical waste, manual handling and control of substances hazardous to health.
Use own knowledge and skills to ensure safety of oneself and others through training and adherence to protocols.
Be able to use a keyboard and have basic IT skills (e.g. e-mail)
After appropriate training be able to use the radiology systems (e.g. CRIS/PACS) to document clinical care, book patients in or amend appointments.
Experience of working with the general public.
Be active in enhancing own knowledge base, the post holder is expected to undertake continual development.
Thank you for your application if you have not received a reply within 21 days of the closing date you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please be aware that your application and related documents will be retained confidentially for a period of 12 months.
It is vital that you provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. To work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require a visa - we may be able to provide sponsorship, but this is not guaranteed.
Benefits include optional pension and life assurance and a dedicated Childcare Co-ordination Team
We are committed to ensuring our staff are developed, engaged and supported to work in different ways to support the ever-changing environment in which we operate.
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust is a non-smoking organisation.
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We are looking for self-motivated compassionate, caring, enthusiastic and hard-working individuals to help and support the clinical staff within the Clinical Imaging Department.
Although based at West Cornwall Hospital, Penzance, the post-holder will be required to travel to community sites and the main acute site, RCHT on an ad-hoc basis and therefore the ability to travel independently between sites and have unrestricted access to a motor vehicle insured for business purposes is required., You will need to be an excellent communicator with good inter-personal skills, have a practical approach and mechanical aptitude. A good general education is necessary including basic IT skills. Previous experience working with patients or customers and basic clerical / keyboard skills and computer literacy are essential for the post. Previous experience as a carer would be desirable.