Bank Radiology Assistant

Spire Healthcare Limited; Norwich; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Pension access

Discounts (Blue Light Card)

Job summary

Spire Norwich Hospital is seeking a Radiology Assistant to support patients in the imaging department on a bank/adhoc basis. You will work with radiographers, help monitor patients and assist with patient movement according to hospital policy.

Zero-hour contract, shifts on demand between 8am and 8pm, with 5–9 hour sessions. Opportunities for progression to permanent posts and access to Spire benefits are available.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an HCA in a clinical/acute environment.
• Desirable experience assisting for ultrasound examinations including interventional studies and MRI.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support patients undergoing investigations alongside radiographers.
• Contribute to patient support and monitoring.
• Identify and report significant changes affecting patient health.
• Assist with patient movement in line with hospital policies.

Skills

HCA experience in clinical environment

Ultrasound/MRI assistance experience

Excellent communication

Education

NVQ Level 2 in a health-related subject

Job description

Bank Radiology Assistant | Radiology | Norwich | Adhoc Shifts | Flex Working |

Spire Norwich Hospital have an exciting opportunity to join our bank as a Radiology Assistant in the imaging department.

Duties and responsibilities

• As our Radiology Assistant, you will support patients undergoing investigations working alongside our radiographers and specialist radiographers
• Contributing to the support and monitoring of patients
• Identifying and reporting any significant changes that might affect the patient’s health and well-being to the appropriate person
• Assisting with the movement of patients in line with hospital policies

Who we're looking for

• Previous experience of working as an HCA (or equivalent) in a clinical/acute environment
• Candidate to have current experience assisting for ultrasound examinations including interventional studies and MRI (Desirable)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential
• NVQ Level 2 in a Health related subject is desirable (but not essential)

Working Hours:

Zero-hour contract, Adhoc shifts to suit - Monday to Friday shifts as required between 8am and 8pm, hours of work from 5 hour shift to 9 hours

Contract Type: Bank

Benefits

We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Bank colleagues are paid weekly
• Access to Spire Healthcare pension
• Access to Blue Light Card discounts
• Free uniform
• Free DBS
• Full induction, including mandatory training updates
• Opportunities for further training and progression into permanent posts
• Knowledge, support and guidance through your recruitment journey from Spire’s specialist Resourcing Team
• Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
• ‘Spire for you’ reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers

Please see the attached benefits leaflet for more information.

Our Values

We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:

• Driving clinical excellence
• Doing the right thing
• Caring is our passion
• Keeping it simple
• Delivering on our promises
• Succeeding and celebrating together

“Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services.”

Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, it’s their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.

Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications