Job overview
Join our dynamic team at Hammersmith Hospital as an Imaging Assistant, where you will play a vital role in the heart of our diagnostic services. This position is perfect for a proactive individual who balances clinical support with administrative excellence to ensure our patients receive the highest standard of care.
You will be responsible for a variety of clerical and administrative tasks that keep our diagnostic imaging services running smoothly. Beyond operational support, you will provide essential direct patient care before, during, and after examinations. As a member of the support team, you will also act as a mentor, providing educational guidance to junior colleagues.
Main duties of the job
1. Identify patients correctly using departmental Protocols and Procedures
2. Receive patients into the department and prepare them for their examination
3. To have a clear understanding of all procedures carried out within the Unit and the preparation required prior to the examination
4. Prepare sterile trolleys and assist during interventional procedures
5. Train imaging staff members as required
6. Provide support and information to patients, carers and relatives where appropriate
7. Escort patients to the toilet as required
8. Support the radiographic and radiological staff when undertaking procedures and chaperone during intimate examinations as appropriate
9. Use equipment and accessories appropriately
10. Ensure all patient appointments are kept to time to aid in the smooth running of the unit
11. 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
12. GCSE or Equivalent in English
Desirable criteria
13. Experience in patient care
14. NVQ level 2 in healthcare related subject
Experience
Essential criteria
15. Experience of working within an Imaging department or within a multidisciplinary team in a clinical capacity
Desirable criteria
16. Previous experience in a team leader role
Skills
Essential criteria
17. Interpersonal and organisational skills
18. Accuracy with an ability to understand protocols
19. Team spirit
20. Cope with pressure
Right to work
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