Diagnostic Imaging Assistant (Bank)

Circle Health Group; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 14,445 - 20,573; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Opportunities for professional development

Job summary

Circle Health Group is looking for a Diagnostic Imaging Assistant to join their team at Circle Reading Hospital. This bank role requires flexibility to work as needed, providing crucial support during busy periods and staff absences.

Successful candidates will ensure high standards of patient care and teamwork within a professional framework, under the guidance of a registered practitioner. A competitive hourly rate is offered along with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an Imaging or Healthcare Assistant role.
• Experience of customer care in challenging situations.
• Willingness to work towards NVQ Level 2 and 3.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standard of patient-centred care.
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team to enhance customer service.
• Comply with mandatory training and professional standards.

Skills

Customer care experience

Healthcare Assistant experience

Understanding of professional standards

Education

Care Certificate

NVQ Level 1 or equivalent

GCSE Maths and English A to C

Job description

Circle Reading Hospital
Bank Shifts
Salary: Up to £12.71 per hour (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

Circle Reading Hospital is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.

We have an opportunity for a Diagnostic Imaging Assistant to join their team of staff in the Imaging department.

This is a bank role working on an "as and when required" basis, you will be required to supplement staffing levels during busy periods and provide cover for existing staff in times of annual leave or absence.

Duties of this role include:

• You work as an integral part of the imaging team, providing a high standard of patient-centred care, meeting the needs of patients, consultants and colleagues.
• You work within the multi-disciplinary team to deliver care, maintain and enhance the customer service and satisfaction of service users under the supervision of a Registered Practitioner.
• You conduct yourself professionally within the HCA/ Imaging Assistants standard framework, understanding the standards in accordance with the Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC) Codes of professional Conduct and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• You demonstrate competence in the role of Imaging Assistant within the scope of your working areas.
• You work alongside multi-disciplinary team to provide safe and high-quality care provision for patients.
• You comply with all relevant mandatory training.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Previous experience in an Imaging or Healthcare Assistant role.
• Experience of customer care, including interacting with customers in challenging situations.
• Care Certificate.
• NVQ Level 1 and/or be willing to work towards NVQ Level 2 (Healthcare specific) or equivalent.
• Willingness to work towards NVQ Level 3 (Healthcare specific) or equivalent.
• Maths, English GCSE at grades A to C or equivalent functional skills level 2 evidence.

Salary & Benefits:

Circle Health Group offers a competitive hourly rate.