Job summary

We are a friendly, busy and dynamic Cross-Sectional Imaging team committed to delivering an excellent service, with patient care at the heart of everything we do. Our CT and MRI departments provide a welcoming and supportive environment, making this an ideal opportunity for a motivated and compassionate Clinical Support Worker to join our team.

As a Clinical Support Worker within CT and MRI, you will play a vital role in supporting patients throughout their imaging journey, assisting radiographers and the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, safe, and efficient care.

The service is based at Arrowe Park Hospital.The role involves a range of shift patterns, including weekdays, weekends, and the possibility of nights. We offer the opportunity to work full-time hours over three extended days, an arrangement that has been positively received by current staff and supports an improved work-life balance. Flexibility and the ability to work a variety of shifts are essential.

A comprehensive induction programme and ongoing support will be provided to ensure that new starters are fully equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence required to undertake their role. We are committed to supporting staff development and fostering a positive and inclusive team culture.

Main duties of the job

As a Clinical Support Worker within the CT and MRI departments, you will contribute to the delivery of a high-quality imaging service, ensuring that patients receive safe, compassionate, and effective care throughout their diagnostic journey. You will work closely with radiographers, radiologists, and the wider multidisciplinary team, maintaining high standards of patient care and supporting the efficient operation of the service.

Key responsibilities include:

• Ensuring compliance with all local CT and MRI Standard Operating Procedures, policies, and guidelines.
• Communicating examination processes to patients and assisting them in preparing for their imaging procedures.
• Providing care, reassurance and support to patients throughout their time in the department, ensuring their comfort and dignity are maintained.
• Undertaking cannulation duties where appropriately trained and competent to do so.
• Performing and recording basic patient observations as required.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, tidiness, and infection prevention and control.
• Working flexibly across all areas of the CT and MRI service, to meet service needs.
• Contributing to a positive, professional, and patient-centred environment at all times.

About us

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.