Healthcare Assistant - Radiology

Healthcare Assistant - Radiology
London, The London Bridge Hospital (HCA at The Shard)
Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Shift times: 7.5 hour shifts between 08:00 and 20:00
Permanent
Salary: £25,000 - £31,000 dependent on skills and experience
We're looking for a Radiology Assistant to join our Imaging team at The London Bridge Hospital, currently rated "Outstanding" by the CQC.
Rated as 'outstanding' by the CQC, the London Bridge Hospital campus in South East London encompasses an outpatients and diagnostic centre in The Shard; the large world-class hospital based at the Tooley Street site; Private Care at Guys, which is on the top four floors of Guys Hospital Cancer Centre; and outpatient and diagnostic centres across the City and Canary Wharf.
As a Healthcare Assistant, you'll provide a high level of customer-focussed to our patients and service users, working closely with the team around you.
Duties & responsibilities:

• Meet and greet all visitors to the Imaging department in a polite and courteous manner
• Assist the Consultant Radiologists in the performance of their examinations. Being amenable at all times to a broad spectrum of requests.
• Register Patients using the Hospital Information system (Meditech).
• Schedule appointments using the Meditech scheduling system. Utilise and have and understanding of the PACS system
• Be aware of the need to work at either the main Hospital department or any of the satellite departments if required.
• Participate in the General Administration of the department office, booking out reports, producing CDs etc.
• Perform HCA duties such as assisting with procedures in Ultrasound, CT, MRI, Fluoroscopy or Nuclear Medicine.
• Be aware of the processes of sterile procedures, Infection Control and Clinical risk as described in the competencies set down by the Nurse in Charge.
• To assist senior staff (RGNs & Radiographers) as required
• Assist with procedures in any of the Imaging room as considered appropriate by the Nursing Sister and documented in the role competencies.

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.
What you'll bring:

• Hospital based experience as a Healthcare Assistant
• Radiology experience desirable
• NVQ in Level 3
• Strong IT skills

Why HCA UK?
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world's leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we're one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.
We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That's why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Healthcare Assistant at The London Bridge Hospital, you'll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Group Life Assurance from day one
• Critical illness cover
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Diversity and Inclusion
Patients first. Colleagues always. That's the guiding philosophy behind our approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We believe healthcare is built on a foundation of inclusion, compassion and respect for our patients and for each other. By working together with our colleagues we're creating a truly inclusive environment, where individual differences are celebrated and everyone can achieve their potential.
We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. That's why we're happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment pro