Radiology Department Assistant

HCA Healthcare UK; Street; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking a Radiology Department Assistant for their Imaging department. This full-time position involves providing customer-focused care and support to Radiographers & Consultants. Responsibilities include organizing ultrasound workloads, assisting with patient procedures, and maintaining departmental cleanliness. Ideal candidates will have hospital-based experience, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to work flexibly. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits offered.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private healthcare insurance

Private pension contribution

Season Ticket Loan

Group Life Assurance

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Qualifications

• Hospital-based experience as a healthcare assistant or radiology assistant is essential.
• Radiology experience is desirable.
• Flexibility with working patterns is required.

Responsibilities

• Organise ultrasound workload and assist in patient preparation.
• Maintain tidiness of the department and manage stock levels.
• Respond to incidents and ensure safety of patients.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Exceptional communication skills

Organisational skills

Competent IT user

Hospital-based experience

Education

NVQ Level 3

Job description

Radiology Department Assistant - Outpatients

London, The Harley Street Clinic (27-29 Harley Street & Devonshire Outpatient Centre)

Full time, 37.5 hours per week

Shift times: Service is open 08:00-20:00. We can offer 4 or 5 day working patterns.

Permanent

Salary: Up to £30,000 dependent upon experience.

We’re looking for a Radiology Department Assistant to join our Imaging department at The Harley Street Clinic, currently rated “Outstanding” by the CQC.

At The Harley Street Clinic, we provide a range of complex care services, specialising in oncology, cardiology and neuroscience. From open heart surgery to pioneering techniques to treat cancer, our clinicians work together to provide the best possible care and treatments for our patients. Our staff always go the extra mile in caring for our patients which can be demonstrated by our recent outstanding rating awarded by the CQC.

As a Healthcare Assistant at The Harley Street Clinic’s Outpatient Centres, you’ll provide a high level of customer‑focused care to our patients and service users through high quality support to our Radiographers & Consultants.

Duties & responsibilities:

• Organise Ultrasound workload including charging patients, chaperoning patients when required and dealing with all necessary paperwork.
• Assist the radiographers in preparing patients for all imaging procedures as necessary.
• Assist with moving patients within the department as necessary.
• Assist with setting up for procedures as required.
• Assist in maintaining the tidiness and cleanliness of the department.
• Help with the maintenance of stock levels in all rooms e.g. linen, consumables etc.
• Collect and escort in‑patients to and from the department.
• Organise refreshments for patients when required.
• Assist the Radiographers and other staff in the department as required.
• Rotate between departments/areas/modalities as required.
• Respond appropriately to accidents or untoward incidents/occurrences that arise within the unit and provide accurate documentation.
• Be conversant with all local policies and procedures and act accordingly.
• Ensure the safety of patients and staff and ensure that all incidents are reported to the Manager.
• Ensure that all equipment is used safely and effectively. Experience of working with members of the public is essential.

What you’ll bring:

• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Exceptional communication and organisation skills.
• Ability to be flexible with working patterns.
• Competent IT user.
• Hospital‑based experience as a Healthcare Assistant/Radiology Assistant is essential.
• Radiology experience desirable.
• NVQ Level 3 desirable.

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that by caring for our employees ခု we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Radiology Department Assistant at The Harley Street Clinic, you’ll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you.
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals.
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service.
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme.
• Group Life Assurance from day one.
• Critical illness terbaru.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay.
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland.
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you.
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers.

Diversity and Inclusion

Patients first. Colleagues always. That गर्ह is the guiding philosophy behind our approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We believe healthcare is built on a foundation of inclusion, compassion and respect for our patients and for each other. By working together with our colleagues we’re creating a truly inclusive environment, where individual differences are muu and everyone can achieve their potential.

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. That’s why we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.