Imaging Assistant - Bank

KIMS Hospital; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly Rate + Holiday Pay

Free secure staff parking

Employee Assistance Platform

Free eye test

Job summary

KIMS Hospital Maidstone is seeking an Imaging Assistant to join our Imaging Team. You will support the Lead Imaging Nurse across Ultrasound, Mammography, Nuclear Medicine and Cross-Sectional Imaging, delivering patient care in a fast-paced multi-modality environment.

The role is full-time (40 hours) with day/evening shifts and rotational weekends, based in Maidstone. Prior caring experience and knowledge of RIS/PACS are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in a caring environment and ability to work as part of a team.
• NVQ2 in health and social care or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of radiology workflow including RIS, PACS and Compucare.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and clinical support within the Imaging Department.
• Assist Ultrasound and other modalities, including biopsy and aspiration procedures as needed.
• Support radiologists and ensure patient care and preparation are completed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Radiology workflow knowledge

Education

NVQ level 2 in health and social care or equivalent

Tools

RIS

PACS

Compucare

Job description

Imaging Assistant | KIMS Hospital Maidstone

£13.20 per hour + Holiday Pay

Job Summary:

Do you have experience working in a caring environment? Would you like to use your clinical skills across different imaging modalities including Ultrasound, MRI , CT and Nuclear Medicine?

We have an exciting opportunity for a caring and dynamic Imaging Assistant to join our Imaging Team. You will be a key member of our multi-disciplinary team and will support the Lead Imaging Nurse in delivering excellent patient care across all modalities including Ultrasound, Mammography , Nuclear Medicine and Cross-Sectional Imaging.

This role is ideally suited to a Clinical Support Worker who has a caring and compassionate attitude, with a proven ability to work as part of a team and would like to progress their career in a fast paced multi-modality imaging department.

This role is a full-time role working 40 hours per week. The department operates Monday to Friday 08:00 – 20:00working flexibly to cover days, evenings and rotational weekends.

Role Responsibilities

As an Imaging Assistant you will:

• Providing both administrative and clinical support within the Imaging Department.
• Assist and provide support within Ultrasound, ensuring preparation and after care of patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional procedures.
• Assist the Radiologist with Ultrasound guided Fine Needle Aspirations (FNA’s). Ensuring that the equipment is set up correctly, collecting the sample in accordance to local policy and appropriate management of the sample to pathology for testing.
• Assist the Breast Radiologist in undertaking biopsy & aspiration procedures. Ensuring that the equipment is set up correctly, collecting the biopsy sample in accordance to local policy and appropriate management of the sample to pathology for testing.
• Promote independence and encourage the patient to undertake all tasks within their capabilities, with their assistance

Person Specification

• Have NVQ level 2 in health and social care or equivalent
• Have a basic standard of general education with proven literacy and numeracy skills
• Have previously worked in a care environment
• Have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise professional boundaries at all times
• Have knowledge of the radiology workflow (including knowledge of RIS, PACS and Compucare)

At KIMS Hospital we understand our people are our biggest asset and as such we are focused on ensuring they feel happy and valued both in and out of the workplace. That’s why we have created a benefits package to support your emotional, financial, and physical wellbeing.

KIMS Hospital bank workersenjoy the following benefits:

• Hourly Rate + Holiday Pay
• Free secure staff parking
• Employee Assistance Platform
• Free eye test

At KIMS Hospital we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive working environment. We strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and are proud to be an equal opportunities and disability confident employer.

If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, Diane would be happy to help. Please give her a call on 01622 237634 or email [e-mail].

Any offers of employment made by KIMS Hospital for this/these position(s) will be subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of a satisfactory DBS Certificate from the Disclosure & Barring Service. Information about the DBS checks can be found at https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

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