Apprentice Radiology Department Assistant

We as a Trust encourage and support your progression beyond your Apprenticeship and will be here to help! We welcome applications from individuals wishing to become an Apprentice and gain experience in the NHS. You will develop new skills and knowledge whilst working with an established team gaining valuable work experience and a recognised apprenticeship qualification.

You will be enrolled with a local education provider and will be required to complete your Level 2 Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship Standard qualification within the duration of the placement. We are very proud of our Apprentice success rates, with 92% of Apprentices successfully obtaining a substantive post within the Trust at the end of their Apprenticeship contract, and 98% of Apprentices having further plans in place following their Apprenticeship e.g. going on to further education, joining the NNUH staff bank or obtaining employment at another organisation.

Main duties of the job:

• An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Radiology Department at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) and Cromer District Hospital for an Apprentice Radiology Department Assistant.
• The Radiology department sits within the Diagnostic and Clinical Support Services division and provides diagnostic imaging and therapeutic treatments across a range of specialties across the Trust.
• The role is patient focused so being able to assist patients in all modalities is required, showing a real empathy to patients who are unwell or distressed.
• The post holder will work with all members of the clinical team within a multi-disciplinary framework.
• The post holder will contribute to the provision of a high standard of care for patients and to carry out some duties unaided, in accordance with Trust/Directorate policy, at the discretion of qualified staff.
• Support and help all members of the clinical team in service delivery.

To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH’s ‘PRIDE’ values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence.

Apprenticeship Eligibility Criteria:

• All applicants must be:
• Aged 16+
• Resident in the UK/EEA for the last three consecutive years
• Must not have a qualification in a similar subject at the same level or above
• Must not be in any form of formal government-funded education upon the start of their apprenticeship

Qualifications and Skills Required:

• Good general standard of education
• 4 GCSEs at Grade D/3 or above (or equivalent) subject to the job specification
• Good standard of literacy and numeracy
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

The NNUH are pleased to be able to offer a variety of challenging apprenticeships. Should you be selected for interview we may wish to discuss with you a range of alternative positions for you to consider.

Experience:

• Experience of Teamwork

Skills:

• Flexible – able to multi-task and prioritise
• Able to work on own initiative
• Evidence of basic computer skills
• Demonstrates willingness to learn and take on new challenges
• Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH’s PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
• Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The Job Description, which includes a Person Specification, provides a full outline of responsibilities and requirements for this role. Please use your supporting statement to demonstrate how you meet the person specification.

If you are wishing to apply for this role and would require sponsorship, you can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for this post by assessing your circumstances against criteria specified on the gov.uk website.

Staff parking is available onsite; however, this is limited during core working hours. We have more capacity in the evening and at weekends and can usually provide spaces during those hours.

The NNUH is served by a number of public buses, and we offer generously discounted monthly passes with First Bus & Konect. The Costessey Park and Ride runs regularly each day from 06:30 to 20:45 and this service is free for NHS staff.

If this post involves working with children or adults the application form will ask for information regarding previous convictions as you will be required to undertake a Criminal Record and Barring Check known as a DBS check.

We value equality in our team and recruit from all sections of the community. We recognise there is a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and if you meet the minimum criteria detailed in the person specification and have a disability, you may wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme by indicating this in the relevant section on your application.

We look forward to receiving your application and if you do not hear within the next four weeks this will usually mean that you have not been short-listed.