Job overview
We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Assistants to join our Imaging team at Charing Cross Hospital.
You will rotate through different areas of the department working together with the radiographers, nurses and doctors to help deliver a high quality patient focused service. This role requires a flexible approach to work. In helping to delivery our service this role will involve evening and weekend working within contracted hours on a rotational basis.
Charing Cross Hospital offers a comprehensive range of procedures over all modalities with both clinical and research work being undertaken. As part of the first Academic Health Science Centre, our aim is to provide world-class healthcare to our patients through excellence in research, education and training.
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust comprises of five hospitals – Charing Cross, Hammersmith, St Mary’s, Queen Charlottes and Chelsea and the Western Eye Hospital – and integrating with Imperial College London, offers 50 clinical specialties and has one of the largest portfolios in the country.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly,
part-time or job share. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may need.
Main duties of the job
1. Assist with patient care whilst supporting the Professional team
2. Identify patients correctly using departmental Protocols and Procedures
3. Receive patients into the department and prepare them for their examination
4. To have a clear understanding of all procedures carried out within the Ultrasound Unit and the preparation required prior to the examination
5. Provide support and information to patients, carers and relatives where appropriate
6. Escort patients to the toilet as required
7. Support the radiographic and radiological staff when undertaking procedures and chaperone during intimate examinations as appropriate
8. Use equipment and accessories appropriately.
9. Ensure all patient appointments are kept to time to aid in the smooth running of the unit
10. Care for bed bound patients awaiting their examination within the Imaging department.
Working for our organisation
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. .
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person specification
Education
Essential criteria
11. GCSE or Equivalent in English
Desirable criteria
12. Experience in patient care. NVQ level 2 in healthcare related subject
Experience
Essential criteria
13. Experience of working within an Imaging department or within a multidisciplinary team in a clinical capacity.
Skills
Essential criteria
14. Team spirit. Interpersonal and organisational skills
15. Cope with pressure
16. Accuracy with an ability to understand protocols
Desirable criteria
17. Key board skills
Please ensure you check your emails regularly as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process. If you are shortlisted you will be contacted by email and text message (if you provide a mobile contact number).
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