PET-CT Healthcare Assistant

Alliance Medical; Colchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join their PET-CT department in Colchester. The role involves providing patient support, assisting Radiographers, and handling administrative duties. Ideal candidates should have experience in clinical settings, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare environment is essential.
• Good communication skills (written and verbal) are crucial.
• Understanding of radiation protection protocols is required.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in patient preparation and chaperoning.
• Supporting Radiographers during patient scans.
• Handling administrative tasks like making telephone bookings.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Organization

Patient care skills

Job description

Job Title: Healthcare Assistant

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join our team at the Turner Diagnostic Centre in Colchester within our PET-CT department. 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 administration and patient support, including chaperoning patients and assisting Radiographers during scans. They will also have some administrative duties related to the patient pathway, following standard guidelines. Good communication skills (both written and verbal), IT skills, and an understanding of radiation protection protocols are essential. Excellent patient care skills are also crucial.

Attention to detail, flexibility, organization, and enthusiasm are key qualities for this role. You must be able to work accurately and efficiently under pressure, meeting deadlines and turnaround times.

The role involves supporting Radiographers during patient scans, assisting patients, chaperoning when necessary, and handling administrative tasks such as making telephone bookings for patients.

Role responsibilities include:

1. Assisting in patient preparation
2. Chaperoning
3. Cannulation
4. Positioning patients on the scanner
5. Managing clinical stock
6. Conducting clinical audits
7. Processing 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 needs. Our approach has driven consistent growth for over 30 years.

We are committed to our core values to ensure the highest level of patient care:

• Collaboration: Working together and respecting expertise to achieve more.
• Excellence: Striving for the highest quality in everything we do, with compassion, dignity, and respect for patients and colleagues.
• Learning: Continuously seeking improvement and knowledge.
• Efficiency: Using healthcare resources wisely to provide better care for more patients.
• Openness: Acting with transparency and honesty, encouraging staff to speak up for a safe environment.