Bank - Imaging Assistant - Maidstone, United Kingdom - KIMS Hospital

KIMS Hospital

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Maidstone, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

KIMS Hospital is the largest independent hospital in Kent and we are recruiting.

We have an exciting opportunity for a caring and dynamic care support worker to join our state of the art Imaging Department as an Imaging Assistant.

Our Sevenoaks Medical Centre team consists of Nurses, Care Support Workers, Radiographers, Physical Therapists and administrators to provide outpatient and diagnostic services to the local community across to a full range of clinical specialties, including orthopaedics, dermatology, urology, gynaecology, gastroenterology and more.

As an imaging assistant you will assist our Radiographers and Staff Nurses with a wide range of diagnostic procedures whilst providing an excellent standard of patient centred care at all times.

This role is suitable for anyone who holds an NVQ 2 (or equivalent) in health and social care and has previously worked in a health care environment as a Care Support Worker, Health Care Assistant, Clinical Support Worker, Imaging Assistant or Nursing Assistant.

Experience in a hospital environment is advantageous but not essential.

This role is a bank role and therefore a zero hours contract working flexibly to cover absence and fluctuating Centre volumes.

Shifts will be 07:4- 20:15 between Monday and Friday.

Role Responsibilities include:

Ensuring patients comfort when in the ultrasound environment, ensuring confidentiality and dignity are preserved at all times.
Assist the Radiologist in the preparation and after care of patient undergoing ultrasound examinations.
Assist the Lead Radiologist in collecting comprehensive records of patient outcomes, including communicating results to the GP's and referring consultants.
In the breast ultrasound clinics assist the Radiologist undertaking procedures such as insertion of wires and markers, biopsies & aspirations. Ensuring that the equipment is set up correctly, collecting the biopsy sample in accordance to local policy and sending the sample to pathology for testing.
Ensure correct record keeping for the patient

Person Specification:

Hold a minimum NVQ Level 2 in health and Social Care or Equivalent.
Have a knowledge of the radiology workflow (including knowledge of RIS, PACS and Compucare).
Be a caring and compassionate individual
Be able to demonstrate high levels of mental resilience in order to work in a changing and often challenging environment
Have experience as an Imaging Assistant / Care Support Worker working within an Imaging Department at a hospital or clinical setting.

KIMS Hospital employees enjoy the following benefits:

Competitive Salary
Pension Scheme
Free Secure Staff Parking
Annual Flu Vaccination

At KIMS Hospital we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive working environment.

We strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and are proud to be an equal opportunities and disability confident employer.

KIMS Hospital encourage and support the vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19, keeping both our patients and employees safe.

Posted 19th April 2023