Diagnostic Imaging Assistant (Bank) - Circle Health Group

Circle Health Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

The Blackheath Hospital, part of Circle Health Group, is seeking a Diagnostic Imaging Assistant to join its imaging team on a bank basis in London. The role covers flexible, as-and-when-required shifts to support busy periods and staff absence.

You will provide patient-centred care under supervision, adhere to professional standards (NMC/HCPC), and work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, high-quality imaging care. Relevant care qualifications and experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Previous imaging or healthcare assistant experience.
• Care Certificate completed or willing to work toward.
• Willing to progress NVQ levels toward 2/3.
• GCSEs in Maths and English (A-C) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standard of patient-centred care within imaging team.
• Support consultants and colleagues in care delivery.
• Follow NMC HCPC codes and professional conduct.
• Demonstrate imaging assistant competence.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to ensure safe care.
• Complete mandatory training.

Skills

Customer care

Imaging/Healthcare Assistant

Communication

Education

Care Certificate

Maths/English GCSE

NVQ Level 1/2/3 (Healthcare)

Job description

Overview

Diagnostic Imaging Assistant (Bank)

The Blackheath Hospital

Bank Shifts

Salary: Up to £15.00 per hour

(depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

The Blackheath Hospital in London 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.

“Our culture is a result of the way our people live and breathe our philosophy, which combines our purpose, principles and values.

To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy: https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosophy