Job overview

Please note the Trust is not able to offer Skilled Worker Sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the UKVI threshold requirements. You are requested to consider this when making your application. Please visit Gov.UK for further information.

If you are a reliable individual with initiative and a positive approach to work as a team player within a friendly team, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated person to work for the Breast Screening Unit, predominantly working at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital but also 
covering other satellite units. 
We are looking for a dynamic, innovative, well-motivated and flexible individual. This would be a fantastic development opportunity for the right person. The post is ideal for someone who can work independently and enjoys being part of a team, and is able to manage their own workload by prioritising tasks accordingly. You must have good communication and organisational skills and be able to adapt to developing service needs. 
Anyone applying for a position which involves a regulated activity will require an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and that the disclosure will, where appropriate to the role, include information against the Independent Safeguarding Authority barred lists for working 
with children or working with adults or both.

To arrange an informal discussion/visit or for further information please contact Joanne Brand Lead Radiographer on telephone 0191 4453775 or e-mail [email protected]

Main duties of the job

The post holder would be part of a multi-disciplinary team taking a patient centered approach to delivery a high standard of care. The post holder would be expected to;
• Assist and support professionals from the multi-disciplinary team with agreed clinical, administrative
activities
• Have the ability to concentrate and manage multiple tasks within a busy environment. i.e. managing
interruptions and queries
• Adhere to good practice and Trust policy when assessing and implementing manual handling
techniques.
• Plan ahead in the preparation of examination rooms when assisting during varied work lists.
• Use initiative to maintain work flow and ensure minimum waiting times, liaising with senior staff if
problems/ potential problems arise.
• Assist the Qualified Professionals during examinations and procedures.
• Ensure all areas and equipment are kept clean and tidy in accordance with Trust infection control
policy.
• Perform and record daily checks of emergency equipment e.g. crash trolley and suction.
• Assist with the aftercare of the patient including removal of IV cannula.
• Safely handle body fluids as stated in Trust policy.
• Accurately document episodes of care as appropriate.
• Restock clinical rooms, ensuring rotation of stock within stock room and clinical rooms, including monitoring of expiry dates.

Working for our organisation

Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.

Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.

We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.

Our values should be the ‘golden thread’ which runs through everything we do – they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronym ICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.

We have a number of staff networks including the Global Ethnic Majority (GEM) network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women’s Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our Armed Forces network is one of our emerging networks.

The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our ‘Balance’ programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.