Healthcare Assistant

Alliance Medical Ltd.; Banbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to support patients and assist Radiographers. The role requires experience in clinical settings, strong communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure. Responsibilities include patient preparation, chaperoning, and managing clinical stock. The ideal candidate will demonstrate attention to detail and a commitment to patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare environment required.
• Good communication and IT skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in patient preparation and chaperoning.
• Managing clinical stock and conducting audits.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Job description

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join our team. You will need to demonstrate experience working in a healthcare environment dealing with patients.

You will be working with a dedicated team of Senior Radiographers/Radiographers, Assistant Practitioners, HCA’s, and administrative staff.

The successful applicant will need experience working in clinical settings or the healthcare environment.

Please note that we will be interviewing throughout the duration of this advert. Therefore, early application is advised as we may close the advert prior to the advertised date.

The candidate should have experience in a healthcare environment as they will be required to provide both administration and customer/patient support, including chaperoning patients and assisting the Radiographers during scans. They will also handle admin duties related to the patient pathway in line with standard guidelines. Good communication skills, both written and verbal, along with IT and administration skills, are essential. Understanding and complying with radiation protection protocols and delivering excellent patient care are also crucial.

Attention to detail, flexibility, organization, and enthusiasm are key qualities for this role.

You must be able to work accurately and efficiently under pressure, meeting deadlines and turnaround times.

Role responsibilities include:

1. Assisting in patient preparation
2. Chaperoning
3. Cannulation
4. Positioning patients on the scanner
5. Managing clinical stock
6. Conducting clinical audits
7. Processing patients via our E-Systems

Alliance Medical is Europe’s leading independent provider of imaging services, combining service excellence with innovative imaging technologies to improve patient care and support NHS and independent organizations with their ongoing imaging requirements. Our approach has driven consistent growth for over 30 years.

We are committed to our core values to ensure the highest level of patient care:

• Collaboration: Working together and respecting expertise to achieve more.
• Excellence: Striving for the highest quality of care with compassion, dignity, and respect.
• Learning: Continually learning and seeking improved ways of working.
• Efficiency: Using healthcare resources wisely to serve more patients better.
• Openness: Acting with transparency and honesty, encouraging staff to speak up for safety.