Diagnostics Imaging Assistant

Job Purpose:

To work closely with diagnostic radiographers supporting them, working within established policies and processes.

To ensure an exemplary level of customer service is provided to patients, clinicians and clinic teams.

The post involves caring for patients, preparation for examinations, housekeeping, clerical and general administrative duties in all areas including X-ray, MRI, Dexa and Ultrasound, as well as assisting with PACS image processing.

To provide assistance and care for patients within the Department of Radiology

To provide support and assistance to consultants and radiographers, working within established policies and processes.

To work within a professional, self-managed patient care team

To perform housekeeping and support duties of high standards whilst rotating through all sections throughout the department.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Maintain a patient focused quality approach to all aspects of work.

2. Assist in the care and comfort of the patient at all times.

3. Escort patients to and from clinical rooms and, when necessary, assist with undressing and dressing and provide a chaperone service to clinicians/radiographers. This may include helping patients move between positions, helping patients stand etc, in which effective manual handling techniques are required.

4. Assist the radiographers during examinations, as requested. This may include interventional procedures and the handling and use of sterile consumables. Assisting radiographers and radiologists in ultrasound lists if needed.

5. Ensure the smooth running of clinics in ultrasound, MRI, Dexa and x-ray.

6. Ensure clinical rooms are prepared to the appropriate level of cleanliness, as described in the

Infection Control policy, prior to the start of the clinical session and maintained throughout the day.

 
Overview of your organisation

We're an independent healthcare provider, with established roots in muscular-skeletal health and diagnostics, founded by expert NHS clinicians who recognised a way to improve things.

Our approach means that whether it's speed, flexibility, efficiency or quality, every aspect has been carefully considered to surpass expectations. This is why we've been a trusted partner of the NHS for over ten years, and the provider of choice for countless private patients.

We work with integrity. When it comes to collaboratively delivering care, relationships are key. Whether we're interacting with each other, our partners or our patients, we're always open and honest. Every key decision is based on clear process and informed by evidence.

We act with empathy. Everyone who is here, is here because they care about people. We always try and put ourselves in the shoes of whomever we're interacting with and treat people with compassion and consideration.

We inspire with passion. It's hard work, but we absolutely love what we do. There's no room for a half-hearted approach to healthcare, it requires dedication, and that's what everyone here has. A Healthshare employee is enthusiastic, with a verve and panache that inspires others around them.

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays) and option to buy/sell
• Private Healthcare (Benenden)
• Company Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Blue Light Card
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• CPD Opportunities
• Wagestream
• Reward Gateway
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Smart Tech
• EV Car Scheme