Medical Imaging Assistant | Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Are you looking for a new and rewarding challenge? The Medical Imaging Department has a number of new vacancies for Band 3 Medical Imaging Assistants at both Leighton Hospital, Crewe and Victoria Infirmary, Northwich in the new CT department. We are looking for hardworking and enthusiastic individuals to join our dynamic and welcoming team. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team working alongside not only Radiologists and Radiographers, but a wide range of healthcare professionals. Responsibilities Patient centred working: assist patients when in the imaging department and prepare them for imaging. Communication skills: with patients, relatives, porters and other health care professionals. Moving and Handling; in house training will be provided. IT skills: Recording of information on the Radiology information system. Cannulation: Previous experience is desirable but in-house training will be supported. Team-working is at the centre of medical imaging. The successful candidate must be able to work well as part of a team and have excellent interpersonal skills. You should be reliable, self-motivated and flexible in your approach to the working environment. Delivery of a high standard of patient care is essential to this role. A Level 3 Award in Employment and Personal Learning skills in Health or NVQ 3 in Hospital Health Care are the preferred qualifications for this role. Candidates working towards one of these or with a suitable alternative qualification will be considered. Hours are 37.5hr per week to include shift and weekend work. The hours will be worked over a 13hr day. Part-time applicants are welcome to apply but will be expected to participate fully in evening and weekend duties. About Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond. The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008. We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children\’s health. The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal. During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its ‘Be Safe Be EquiPPEd’ campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE. The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients. We were also recognised nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives. At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues. Detailed Responsibilities and Duties To adhere to Departmental and Trust policies and ensure others do so. To assist Radiologists during Imaging procedures. To assist Radiographers during Imaging procedures. To communicate effectively with patients and colleagues in order to facilitate effective care and treatment. To support patients prior, during and after procedures. To comply with Infection Prevention and Control (IP