Radiology Healthcare Assistant

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Kettering; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS healthcare provider is seeking a reliable clinical and administrative assistant to join its Radiology Team in Kettering. The role includes training in Nuclear Medicine and assisting Radiographers during imaging examinations. Responsibilities include welcoming patients, handling administrative tasks, managing appointments, and maintaining clinical areas. Ideal candidates will have strong communication and organizational skills, ensuring the smooth operation of the department while upholding patient dignity and privacy.

Qualifications

• Reliable and trustworthy, capable of handling sensitive patient information.
• Ability to assist in both clinical and administrative tasks effectively.
• Comfortable with multi-tasking in a busy hospital environment.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients to the department and assist them as needed.
• Perform administrative duties related to patient examinations.
• Book appointments and manage the appointment diary.
• Assist radiographers during imaging examinations.

Skills

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Tools

Radiology Information System

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for a reliable clinical and administrative assistant to join the Radiology Team at Kettering General Hospital. The expectation will be that the post holder will undertake training specific to Nuclear Medicine and complete a competency assessment to aid Radiographers in the Nuclear Medicine Department. You will facilitate in the smooth organisation of the Nuclear Medicine department including making appointments, liaising with patients, doctors and other hospital staff. You will also have the opportunity to work in Ultrasound and X-Ray, to support Radiographers and Radiologists in clinical and non-clinical environments. You will be required to maintain good team working and responsible for administration tasks related to imaging examinations.,

• Welcoming patients to the department.
• Assist patients in dressing and undressing, use of toilet facilities and chaperoning, as required. Ensure privacy and dignity of patients is maintained throughout their visit.
• Undertake administrative duties in relation to the patient's examination using the Radiology Information System. This will include liaising with Consultants and Radiologists.
• Booking appointments and keeping regular checks on the appointment diary and waiting lists.
• Speaking to patients on the telephone and sorting out queries.
• Assisting the radiographer during examinations and preparing equipment for examinations.
• Checking stock levels and cleaning clinical areas.
• Participating in contamination monitoring, daily camera checks, TLD distribution, ordering isotopes and checking radiopharmaceutical doses.