Interventional Radiology Care Assistant – Patient Support

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a frontline role in our Interventional Radiology and Day Case Units. You will greet patients, assist with examinations, and support the nursing team to deliver high-quality care.

The role involves cannulation assistance, observation and ensuring safety within a busy hospital environment. You will work Mon-Fri, 8:00–16:00, across two acute hospital sites in Gloucestershire.

Qualifications

• Meet and greet patients upon arrival with respect and dignity.
• Ability to support nursing teams in day case units and IR labs.

Responsibilities

• Meet and greet patients upon arrival, ensuring they feel safe and secure in our care across two acute hospitals.
• Prepare patients for examinations, providing clear instructions and assisting with cannulation and radiation protection screening.
• Perform administrative and housekeeping tasks to facilitate service delivery.
• Monitor patients during visits, including vital signs observations as required.
• Support the nursing team in Day Case Units and IR labs.
• Transfer patients to and from the department and imaging areas.
• Maintain a clean and safe department, report faults quickly.
• Work within a MDT to provide essential services to almost every patient.
• Deliver direct patient care in line with Trust values caring, listening and excelling.

Job description

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a frontline role in our Interventional Radiology and Day Case Units. You will greet patients, assist with examinations, and support the nursing team to deliver high-quality care.

The role involves cannulation assistance, observation and ensuring safety within a busy hospital environment. You will work Mon-Fri, 8:00–16:00, across two acute hospital sites in Gloucestershire.