Imaging Assistant - London, United Kingdom - Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

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.

To assist and support the professional staff within the Imaging Directorate maintaining a high standard of patient care by carrying out assigned tasks
Provide an efficient and reliable system for throughput of patients ensuring the activity and needs

- of the unit are achieved

Assist with clerical needs of the unit

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 encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community.

Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.

As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.

General Responsibilities

Assist with patient care whilst supporting the Professional team

Identify patients correctly using departmental Protocols and Procedures
Receive patients into the department and prepare them for their examination
To have a clear understanding of all procedures carried out within the Ultrasound Unit and the preparation required prior to the examination
Provide support and information to patients, carers and relatives where appropriate
Escort patients to the toilet as required
Support the radiographic and radiological staff when undertaking procedures and chaperone during intimate examinations as appropriate
Use equipment and accessories appropriately.
Ensure all patient appointments are kept to time to aid in the smooth running of the unit
Care for bed bound patients awaiting their examination within the Imaging department
Provide annual leave and sickness cover for colleagues as appropriate
Undertake any other duties requested as appropriate to the banding
To actively participate in out of hours duties where required

Communicate effectively and ensure the smooth running of the service

To ensure effective communication with other staff and members of the public maintaining confidentiality at all times
Ensure that enquiries are dealt with promptly and efficiently
Attend staff meetings and contribute towards the smooth running of the clinical area
Run errands within the hospital (including pharmacy) at the discretion of the radiographic and nursing staff
To be prepared to work flexible hours according to the needs of the service

Maintain a safe working environment

To maintain a clean and safe working environment within the department
Ensure that all standard procedures, protocols and guidelines are adhered to
Have an understanding of the policies and procedures within the Imaging department and the Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Report any incidents/accidents and broken equipment to the appropriate person

Perform clerical duties

To assist with clerical duties, familiarise with the Radiology Imaging System (RIS) for the purpose of patient identification and attendance with appropriate training
Answer the telephone and deal with enquires as appropriate

Stock and equipment maintenance

Assist with checking and storage of supplies required within the department
To report equipment faults in an accurate and timely manner to the Modality Lead Radiographer or her Deputy

Personal development.

To participate