One Ashford Hospital, Kent has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Radiology Healthcare Assistant to join our superb diagnostic imaging team.
Reporting to the Diagnostic Imaging Manager, the successful candidate will assist the radiographers and consultant radiologists with radiological procedures in line with national guidelines, hospital policies and best practice standards.
You will also be required to partake in administrative duties for ultrasound services.
Hours: 37.5 per week; shifts between 8am & 8pm Monday to Friday.
Role responsibilities:
1. Assist patients throughout their time within the Imaging department and preparing patients prior to their imaging appointments.
2. Assisting the Radiographers in maintaining an efficient daily work list, workflow of patients.
3. Assisting Radiologists in carrying out radiological examinations, preparing the examination room following clinical guidelines and safe practicing procedure.
4. Ensure all documentation is present and correct prior to the list beginning.
5. Use Patient Administration Systems to construct the daily work list.
6. Working closely with the appointments team to ensure all sessions are used optimally.
7. Keep patients informed before, during and after examination, including how and where to get the results from the examination.
8. Supporting in an administrative capacity, booking ultrasound lists and assisting in the maintenance of stock levels.
Qualifications:
1. Minimum GCSE education or equivalent.
2. NVQ or equivalent, Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care preferred.
Experience:
1. Minimum of 1 year experience in a clinical healthcare setting.
2. Ability to learn and develop and undertake appropriate training for the role.
Skills:
1. Patient focused; able to deliver a high standard of customer care.
2. Flexibility and adaptability to meet the changing needs of the business.
3. Basic computer skills; familiar with MS Office suite.
4. Sound written and verbal communication skills.
5. Experience in the private healthcare sector.
6. Previous experience in radiology healthcare.
About the Hospital:
One Ashford Hospital is one of Kent's newest private hospitals. Patients receive fast access to appointments with specialist Consultants, diagnostic imaging and treatment for a range of health concerns. Our private hospital has been designed with the latest technology and with patient care at its heart.
In September 2023, we joined with Phoenix Hospital Group, a leading London based private healthcare group. Phoenix provides exceptional patient centred care with three state-of-the-art medical facilities in the Harley Street Medical Precinct in Central London and one in Chelmsford, Essex.
One Ashford is next door to the William Harvey Hospital and is close to junction 10 of the M20. Parking is available and is ideally located for candidates living in and around the Ashford area.
Our Recruitment Process:
At One Ashford 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 we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.
Any offers of employment made by One Ashford Hospital will be subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of a satisfactory DBS Certificate from the Disclosure & Barring Service.
One Ashford Hospital reserves the right to remove job adverts before the closing date.
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