Imaging Healthcare Assistant

Trust Wide; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a Healthcare Support Worker to join the Interventional Radiology service. You will work with radiologists, nurses, radiographers and clinical specialists, supporting patients before, during and after procedures in a fast-paced environment.

Strong communication, a caring attitude and teamwork are essential. Prior healthcare experience is desirable, but the right values and willingness to learn are valued.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to work without supervision and manage workload.
• Capable of performing well in a busy environment and under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Operator and other healthcare professionals with patient checks.
• Prepare patients for day-case admissions and observations.
• Undertake intravenous cannulation under supervision and policy.
• Answer patient or carer queries within scope and escalate when needed.
• Assist with moving and handling during patient pathways.
• Maintain a clean, safe clinical environment per infection control policies.
• Support point-of-care testing under supervision of a registered nurse.

Skills

Work independently

Under pressure

Computer literacy

Data entry

Education

GCSE Math & English

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

Radiology information systems

Job description

Job overview

Are you looking for an exciting healthcare role within a dynamic and supportive multidisciplinary team? Join our Interventional Radiology service at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and become part of a team delivering innovative, minimally invasive treatments that make a real difference to patient’s lives.

As a Healthcare Support Worker, you will work alongside expert radiologists, nurses, radiographers and clinical specialists, supporting patients throughout their journey before, during and after interventional procedures. This is a unique opportunity to gain experience in a highly specialised environment while developing valuable clinical and professional skills.

No two days are the same. You will assist with patient preparation, support procedures, monitor patients in recovery, help maintain a safe and efficient clinical environment, and contribute to delivering exceptional patient care. Working across our busy imaging service, you will be an integral part of a team committed to safety, compassion and excellence.

We are looking for enthusiastic, caring and motivated individuals who enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about providing outstanding patient care. Strong communication skills, a positive attitude and the ability to work collaboratively are essential. Previous healthcare experience is desirable, but we welcome applicants with the right values, commitment and willingness to learn.

Main duties of the job

• To assist the Operator and other qualified healthcare professionals in checking patient details in line with Trust identification policy.
• To assist the nursing team in preparation of patients. This will include completion of day-case admissions, observations, documentation, relevant safety checklists, changing the patient into appropriate gowns, and any other reasonable steps.
• To undertake intravenous cannulation in accordance with Trust and Imaging policy.
• To answer patient or carer queries within scope of practice and elevate appropriately to a registered nurse or radiologist.
• To assist with moving and handling responsibilities at any point during the patient pathway.
• To assist in the preparation and maintenance of the clinical environment in line with Trust infection control policies and procedures.
• To assist with point-of-care testing under the close supervision of a suitably trained registered nurse.

Working for our organisation

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person specification

Education

Essential criteria

• GCSE Math and English or equivalent

Desirable criteria

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification or experience

Experience

Essential criteria

• Working in a busy environment
• Ability to work on own initiative under minimal supervision
• Ability to deal with people from different backgrounds
• Experience of having working relationships as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable criteria

• Previous NHS clinical experience
• Previous Intravenous cannulation experience and training

Skills

Essential criteria

• Ability to work unsupervised, using own initiative and prioritise workload efficiently
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure within a fast, paced environment
• Good level of computer literacy, with good keyboard and IT skills
• Ability to input and retrieve data accurately on a computerised system

Desirable criteria

• Previous use of Radiology information systems
• Experience of working in a hospital environment

Right to work

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