Job overview
Are you a motivated and passionate person ready to make a real impact in the NHS? Ready for the next leap in your professional journey? Look no further!
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who will enjoy working closely with the local community, supporting the Imaging department as an Imaging Assistant.
The post is based in our new Wembley community diagnostic centre, helping to supporting a diverse range of diagnostic procedures in CT and MRI. The successful applicant will be assisting radiographers, nurses, consultants and patients to maximize throughput and patient satisfaction. Extended day and weekend shift patterns are a requirement of the post. A flexible approach to work is therefore essential.
You will need to have excellent communication skills and be able to cope with a very wide range of tasks including patient care, administrative and clerical duties, stock management and cleaning of equipment and rooms.
Are you ready to take the next step within your career? Apply now!
Main duties of the job
1. To assist and support the professional staff within the Imaging Directorate.
2. To maintain a high standard of patient care by carrying out assigned tasks.
3. To provide an efficient and reliable system for throughput of patients ensuring that the activity and needs of the unit are achieved.
4. To overseeing training of junior imaging assistants.
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
5. Level 3 (A or T-Level) qualifications or equivalent levels of experience
6. Completion of care certificate
Desirable criteria
7. Previous training within related healthcare role
Experience
Essential criteria
8. Previous experience in a related healthcare role
Desirable criteria
9. Experience of working within an Imaging department or within a multidisciplinary team in a clinical capacity.
Skills
Essential criteria
10. Interpersonal and organisational skills.
11. Cope with pressure
12. Accuracy with an ability to understand protocols.
Desirable criteria
13. Cannulation skills
14. Conflict resolution
15. Teaching/training experience
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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