Job summary We are looking for an enthusiastic individuals to work within the CT Team in our Radiology department to cover a career break and maternity leave until June/July 2026. This post is mainly based at Colchester Hospital, however you will be required to rotate across to our Clacton Hospitals. This is an exciting opportunity for you to provide efficient, high quality support for patients attending our radiology department. Assisting Radiographers, Nurses and Radiologists you will ensure all CT procedures and administration duties are carried out. You would become involved in enhancing the Radiology service. You will be rostered flexibility over a 7 day week to include evenings, weekends and bank holidays with 12 hour shifts of 08:00 - 20:00 on a rotational basis. You must possess excellent communication and Information Technology skills, and be a good team player. You will need to be able to work under your own initiative but with a high level of supervision and with good support. Appropriate training will be given. Internal applicants currently employed by ESNEFT will be offered on a secondment basis only. This will need to be discussed with your current line manager. Main duties of the job To greet patients in a professional manner To support radiographers/ sonographers in preparing the patient for their examination To assist patients to get dressed and undressed and to chaperone patients where necessary for example in the scanning rooms To assist patients with personal care such as toileting, vomiting, bed changes or those requiring support To ensure that patient privacy and dignity are respected at all times To attend to patients' needs whilst in waiting areas and after examinations, for example, making and giving drinks, contacting relatives/carers Assist patients with initial safety screening for scan and medicines administered by Radiographers/ Radiologists To assist with the moving and handling of patients and loads using the correct moving and handling aids and techniques in accordance with local guidelines and risk assessments To deal with enquiries, in person, by telephone or by email in an efficient and professional manner, relaying and documenting information accurately and in a timely manner Enters and maintains accurate patient information into imaging systems, radiology management system, and patient information system and archive databases Preparing appropriate paperwork and documentation relevant to the radiological examination About us We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes. We are the largest NHS organisation in East Anglia, employing more than 12,000 staff. We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options. Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services. Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients. We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients. If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you. Find out about living and working here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A Details Date posted 09 May 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £24,169 a year per annum pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 432-HR191-25 Job locations Colchester Hospital (and Clacton Hospital) Turner Road Colchester CO4 5JL Job description Job responsibilities For full details of the duties and responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description. Job description Job responsibilities For full details of the duties and responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Numeracy and literary skills Desirable Evidence of good written and verbal communication skills. NVQ level 2 in Healthcare or equivalent experience Care certificate Experience Essential Current experience working with the public in a public/patient facing role. Working within a fast-paced, constantly changing environment. Accuracy with taking and relaying verbal messages. Understands need for accuracy both in completing tasks and record keeping Staff & self-motivation. Maintaining high standards Desirable Experience of multi-disciplinary team working. Experience of working with the public/patients across all age ranges and with varying needs in terms of language skills and physical capabilities Basic patient care skills Knowledge Essential Experience in the use of computers Teamwork concept Desirable Health service structure Hospital systems Person Specification Qualifications Essential Numeracy and literary skills Desirable Evidence of good written and verbal communication skills. NVQ level 2 in Healthcare or equivalent experience Care certificate Experience Essential Current experience working with the public in a public/patient facing role. Working within a fast-paced, constantly changing environment. Accuracy with taking and relaying verbal messages. Understands need for accuracy both in completing tasks and record keeping Staff & self-motivation. Maintaining high standards Desirable Experience of multi-disciplinary team working. Experience of working with the public/patients across all age ranges and with varying needs in terms of language skills and physical capabilities Basic patient care skills Knowledge Essential Experience in the use of computers Teamwork concept Desirable Health service structure Hospital systems Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust Address Colchester Hospital (and Clacton Hospital) Turner Road Colchester CO4 5JL Employer's website https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust Address Colchester Hospital (and Clacton Hospital) Turner Road Colchester CO4 5JL Employer's website https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Colchester Hospital (and Clacton Hospital), Turner Road, CO4 5JL Colchester, United Kingdom