Clinical Imaging Support Worker - MRI

This role has been approved for advertising; however, it is also being assessed as a suitable alternative employment opportunity. As a result, the vacancy may be withdrawn or there may be a delay before shortlisting can begin.

This role is open to all applicants. However, in line with Cornwall First recruitment principles, initial shortlisting will prioritise applicants from Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and the Integrated Care Board for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

The successful candidate will be required to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team within the Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) department assisting in the smooth running of MRI scanning, there will be the occasional requirement to support Computed Tomography (CT) scanning lists and other departments in clinical imaging as required. Within this role you will be required to perform dedicated specialised tasks specific to the area you are working in. The post holder will also be expected to provide support to the multidisciplinary team across the wider clinical imaging service to deliver high standards of patient care.

This role is based at RCH but there will be an expectation that the successful will rotate to Bodmin CDC as required. For this reason, transport and a driving licence are required

The post holder is expected to hold an NVQ at level 3 within healthcare

Main duties of the job

A member of the clinical imaging team, helping to provide high standards of care.

Comply with local and Trust procedures to ensure health and safety in the workplace.

Undertake clinical procedures, with a degree of autonomy to support pre, peri and post procedural care.

Support the practitioners in managing clinical workflow through the service

Undertake general administrative and clerical duties as required.

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with

visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.

We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.

The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.

Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research active organisation.

It's established South West Clinical School in Cornwall exists to promote clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence-based activities. Read their research paper to find out more.