Healthcare Support Worker

University Hospital Southampton ,
Southampton, Hampshire
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The Children's Radiology Department at University Hospital's Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) is looking for an enthusiastic, motivated caring health care support worker to support the children's radiology service. This is a 6 months fixed term position. ABOUT THE TEAM Children's Radiology is a modern dedicated paediatric environment, which performed just under 50,000 paediatric imaging examinations last year. We are a friendly team consisting of consultant paediatric radiologists, registrars, paediatric radiographers and admin staff. The main children's radiology department is based at Southampton General hospital and provides imaging for both inpatient and outpatient. We have 4 modern x-ray rooms, a fluoroscopy and an ultrasound room, within our own footprint. A satellite x-ray and ultrasound service is provided at the Royal South Hants hospital for outpatients. WHAT YOU'LL DO * Assist radiologists/sonographers in ultrasound, by preparing the equipment and escorting patients. * Assess individual patient's requirements, monitor and care for patients in the department waiting areas pre/post procedures and escort patients between wards and radiology. * Assist radiologist with interventional and fluoroscopy procedures as required. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR Someone passionate to delivering high quality patient care * Eager to develop clinical skills * GCSE's and NVQ Level 2 in Care or equivalent. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU As one of the largest acute teaching Trust's in England, we can offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. We believe you deserve the best possible surroundings in which to do your job and we want to support you in doing your job to the best of your ability. As a Trust, we support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. You'll have an opportunity to discuss this at interview. Our LiveWell and inspire programme offers opportunities, support and advice, including smoking cessation services, exercise and activity classes, and support for mental health. UHS employees are able to access a huge range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata) on appointment, can access on-site nursery facilities (subject to availability), and we offer a generous pension scheme. ABOUT OUR TRUST AND SOUTHAMPTON UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care. Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and only an hour on the train from central London. The New Forest National Park and the beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than those in London, 13 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted and 13 nearby green spaces to enjoy. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Interviews will be held on Friday, 03 July 2020. For further details / informal visits contact: Victoria Fowler Deputy Superintendent Radiographer Victoria.fowler@uhs.nhs.uk 023 8120 4017 Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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