Do you have experience of working in a healthcare environment and hold a NVQ 2 (equivalent) in Health & Social Care and looking for a new challenge, working across different imaging modalities?
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. In this role 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.
KIMS Hospital is the largest independent hospital in Kent, and this role is based in our Sevenoaks Medical Centre. The team consists of Nurses, Care Support Workers, Radiographers, Physical Therapists and administrators to provide outpatient and diagnostic services to the local community across a full range of clinical specialties, including orthopaedics, dermatology, urology, gynaecology, gastroenterology and more.
Shifts will be 07:45 - 20:15 between Monday and Friday.
Main duties of the job
* Ensuring patients' comfort when in the ultrasound environment, ensuring confidentiality and dignity are preserved at all times.
* Assist the Radiologist and team members in the preparation and aftercare of patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional procedures.
* Assist the Lead Nurse/Radiographer in preparation and aftercare of patients undergoing ultrasound guided injections or procedures.
* Assist the Radiologist with Ultrasound guided Fine Needle Aspirations (FNA’s), ensuring that the equipment is set up correctly and collecting the samples.
* Assist the Mammographers in the preparation and aftercare of patients undergoing breast radiographic examinations.
* Assist the Breast Radiologist in undertaking biopsy & aspiration procedures, ensuring that the equipment is set up correctly and collecting the biopsy sample.
* Assist with patients in MRI and CT, supporting the radiographers to ensure a smooth running of the imaging lists and providing support for the patients.
* The role involves providing both administrative and clinical support within the imaging department.
* Promote independence and encourage the patient to undertake all tasks within their capabilities, providing assistance.
* Ensure correct record keeping for the patient.
Person Specification
* Hold a minimum NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
* 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 a minimum of 6 months experience in a care environment working within a hospital or clinical setting.
* Flexibility to work in different departments, rotating between ultrasound, mammography, and cross-sectional imaging.
* Knowledge of the radiology workflow (including knowledge of RIS, PACS, and Compucare).
If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, recruiter Liz would be happy to help. Please give her a call on 01622 231694 or email liz.lock@kms.org.uk
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.
Any offers of employment made by KIMS Hospital for this position will be subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of a satisfactory DBS Certificate from the Disclosure & Barring Service.
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