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SalaryWe are currently recruiting for a Radiology department Assistant (RDA) to work in our Imaging and diagnostics department. Assisting the radiographers, sonographers, radiologists, and administrative staff within the Imaging department to deliver safe and effective patient-focused care.
About us
At Benenden Hospital we put patients are at the heart of everything we do. We attract kind, compassionate, and talented people to our ultra-modern private hospital, which has been rated as Outstanding by the CQC. We hold JAG accreditation for Endoscopy and ACSA accreditation for anaesthetics.
Benenden Hospital offers excellent working conditions and facilities. We promote flexible working and a healthy work/life balance. We are committed to professional development and have excellent training and education facilities. We work hard to make sure that everyone at Benenden Hospital feels involved and shares our values and vision for the future.
About the role
The role of the Radiology department Assistant (RDA) is to assist the radiographers, sonographers, radiologists, and administrative staff within the Imaging department to deliver safe and effective patient-focused care. They will ensure that all areas of the department are kept well stocked, organised, and ready for every service use.
The RDA will provide care and support to all patients attending for imaging, preparing patients for radiological examinations, and always ensuring maintenance of patient dignity.
The RDA will be expected to conduct physiological measurements (e.g., BP, pulse, Respiratory, Temperature, urinalysis) on patients as directed and they will conduct observations on patients before and after scans or procedures as directed.
Skills and experience required
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
- NVQ Level II/III or Care Standards Certificate – or willingness to undertake training.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Cannulation & Phlebotomy – or willing to undertake training.
- BLS – or willingness to undertake training.
- Competent in using Istat – or willingness to undertake training.
- Good communication/interpersonal skills
- Adaptable and flexible in approach
- Demonstrate a willingness to take delegated responsibilities for tasks appropriate to the role.
Benefits include
- Competitive salaries
- 27 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
- Defined contribution pension scheme with employer contribution up to 10%
- Benenden Health membership
- Excellent Life Assurance benefit
- Free parking
- Subsidised eye tests
- Free Flu vaccinations
- Free tea and coffee
- Subsidised on site Restaurant
“I love working at Benenden Hospital, it’s a beautiful location in the countryside”, “the whole organisation is supportive”, “it’s the team, the team are amazing”, “Benenden is a bit like a family”, “the whole atmosphere is brilliant”
These are just some of the reasons why more than 400 people work at Benenden Hospital which has a long history of caring since it was founded in 1907.
How to apply
If you wish to apply for this position, please complete our application form.
Then please send this application form, and your covering letter to kentcareers@benenden.org.uk
Claire Coupe, Resourcing Officer, will then be in touch to discuss further.
Closing Date: 17th April
Together, we work hard to maintain a safe, comfortable, patient-focused environment for the people in our care.
All our vacancies are therefore subject to either a Standard or an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service as well as satisfactory reference checks. These procedures need to be completed before all new member of staff can join the hospital.
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