Diagnostic Imaging Assistant (Bank) - Circle Health Group

Circle Health Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

The Alexandra Hospital (Circle Health Group) is seeking a Diagnostic Imaging Assistant to join the Imaging department on a bank (as and when required) basis. You will support patient care, work with a multidisciplinary team, and cover shifts during busy periods or staff absences.

This role requires prior imaging or healthcare assistant experience, Care Certificate, and willingness to pursue NVQ levels in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an Imaging or Healthcare Assistant role.
• Care Certificate.
• GCSE Maths and English (A–C) or equivalent.
• Willingness to progress NVQ 2/3 in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the imaging department delivering patient-centred care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to support patient flow and service quality.
• Adhere to NMC/HCPC standards and professional conduct.
• Demonstrate competence within Imaging Assistant scope of practice.

Skills

Imaging/Healthcare experience

Patient care

Customer care in challenging scenarios

Professional conduct (NMC/HCPC)

Education

NVQ Level 1

GCSE Maths/English A-C

NVQ Level 2 (Healthcare) or equivalent

NVQ Level 3 (Healthcare) or equivalent

Job description

Diagnostic Imaging Assistant (Bank)

The Alexandra Hospital

Bank Shifts

Salary: Up to £13.00 per hour (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

Overview

The Alexandra Hospital in Cheadle 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.

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