Healthcare Assistant

Alliance Medical Ltd.; Southampton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of imaging services in Europe is seeking an enthusiastic Healthcare Assistant to join their team in Southampton. The role involves supporting patients and Radiographers by preparing them for scans, handling administrative tasks, and ensuring high standards of patient care. Candidates should have prior experience in healthcare environments, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare environment.
• Ability to understand and comply with radiation protection protocols.
• Skills in patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in patient preparation and chaperoning.
• Supporting Radiographers during patient scans.
• Handling administrative tasks related to the patient pathway.

Skills

Good communication skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Organization

Enthusiasm

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, HCAs, and administrative staff.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Healthcare Assistant to work 40 hours per week. 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 applications are 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 patient support, including chaperoning patients and assisting 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), IT skills, and the ability to understand and comply with radiation protection protocols are essential. Excellent patient care skills are also required.

Attention to detail, flexibility, organization, and enthusiasm are key attributes. The role demands working with high accuracy under pressure, meeting deadlines and turnaround times.

You will support Radiographers during patient scans, assist patients, chaperone when necessary, and handle administrative tasks such as making telephone bookings for patients.

Role responsibilities include:

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

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

Our company values guide us to ensure the highest level of patient care:

• Collaboration: Working together and respecting expertise to achieve more.
• Excellence: Striving to deliver the best in everything we do, with compassion, dignity, and respect.
• Learning: Committing to continuous learning and improvement.
• Efficiency: Using resources wisely to provide better care to more patients.
• Openness: Acting with transparency and honesty, encouraging staff to speak up for a safe environment.