Mobile Healthcare Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle provided

Full training provided

Job summary

Alliance Medical is seeking Healthcare Assistants to support radiographers across sites in the West Midlands. The role involves preparing patients for scans, positioning them on the scanner, chaperoning, IV cannulation, and arranging patient bookings. A 36-hour week includes travel and a company vehicle.

No prior healthcare experience is essential, and applicants must show right to work in the UK. Full training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good IT skills.
• Good administration skills.
• Flexible, organised and enthusiastic attitude.
• Attention to detail.
• Accuracy under pressure, meeting deadlines and turnaround times.

Responsibilities

• Assist radiographers in preparing patients for diagnostic scans
• Position patients on the scanner
• Chaperone patients
• Carry out IV cannulation
• Make telephone bookings for patients
• Process patients via the E-Systems
• Meet and greet patients
• Manage clinical stock
• Carry out clinical audits
• Carry out administrative duties on the patient pathway

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Administration

Flexible/organized

Attention to detail

Tools

E-Systems

Job description

Alliance Medical's mobile team runs imaging services across multiple sites nationwide, with new Healthcare Assistant posts on offer. The post supports radiographers during scans, preparing and chaperoning patients, carrying out IV cannulation and making telephone bookings. The 36-hour week runs Monday to Sunday and involves extensive travel, with a company vehicle provided; prior healthcare experience is not essential. Applicants must be able to evidence their right to work in the UK.

What the job involves

• Assist radiographers in preparing patients for diagnostic scans
• Position patients on the scanner
• Chaperone patients
• Carry out IV cannulation
• Make telephone bookings for patients
• Process patients via the E-Systems
• Meet and greet patients
• Manage clinical stock
• Carry out clinical audits
• Carry out administrative duties on the patient pathway

What’s required

Skills & knowledge

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good IT skills
• Good administration skills
• Flexible, organised and enthusiastic attitude
• Attention to detail
• Accuracy under pressure, meeting deadlines and turnaround times

Checks & eligibility

• Right to work in the UK, evidenced
• Full driving licence valid for use within the UK

Nice to have

• Prior experience in a healthcare environment
• Hepatitis B immunisation, or willingness to complete an immunisation course

What’s offered

• Company vehicle provided
• Full training provided, including IV cannulation if needed