Radiographer Aide/ Chaperone

Affidea UK & Ireland; Kilkenny; On-site; EUR 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Affidea UK & Ireland Kilkenny is seeking an experienced Radiographer Aide/Chaperone for a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will greet patients, verify identities, chaperone intimate procedures, and support ultrasound and MRI activities. You will also assist with reception tasks and ensure high standards of infection control and safety.

The role requires strong customer-facing English, basic IT skills, and a willingness to develop across imaging modalities within a busy outpatient setting.

Qualifications

• Leaving Certificate or equivalent.
• Clear verbal and written English.
• Basic IT literacy (MS Office).
• QQI/FETAC Level 5 Health Care related major award or equivalent.
• Certificates in Manual Handling, Basic Life Support; Fire Safety; experience in hospital/clinic is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients, verify identity, explain what to expect; act as chaperone to safeguard dignity, privacy and consent.
• Assist with ultrasound room setup, stocking consumables, assist patients on/off couch, chaperone during scans and disinfect probes.
• Assist Radiographers in MRI: changing, transfers, positioning, restock consumables.
• Provide reception/administration cover: scheduling, queries and next-day list checks.
• Uphold infection prevention and safety standards; follow radiation safety rules where applicable; partake in audits and inventory checks.

Skills

Customer service

English proficiency

MS Office

Education

Leaving Certificate

QQI/FETAC Level 5 Health Care

Job description

About Affidea

Affidea is Europe's leading provider of out-of-hospital healthcare, operating over 420 centres across 14 countries, providing high-quality medical services to nearly 15 million patients every year. We specialise in advanced diagnostic imaging, community based poly-clinics and specialist healthcare services. Our continued growth reflects our commitment to bringing high-quality, accessible healthcare closer to the communities we serve. Affidea UK & Ireland In the UK and Ireland, Affidea operates a growing network of diagnostic imaging and minor injuries centres, delivering a broad range of cutting‑edge imaging technology and healthcare services to the public, private insurers, employers, and other organisations. As part of our ongoing expansion, we're extending our presence into new regions, including our upcoming clinic in London and hospital in Belfast offering exciting opportunities to be part of a business that's shaping the future of accessible, community-based healthcare across the region

Job Overview

We are now seeking an experienced Radiographer Aide/ Chaperone to join our team in Affidea - Kilkenny. This is a 12 month fixed term contract.

Responsibilities

• Patient-Facing Support & Chaperoning: Greet patients, verify identity at every encounter, explain what to expect, and provide empathetic support throughout the visit. Act as a chaperone for intimate or sensitive examinations, safeguarding dignity, privacy and consent, and documenting chaperone presence. Assist with safe patient transfers and positioning using approved manual-handling techniques; remain with and monitor patients who require supervision; promptly elevate concerns to the supervising Radiographer/Sonographer. Support basic comfort needs and keep patients informed about delays and next steps.
• Ultrasound (US) Support: Prepare the US room, ensure consumables are stocked, assist patients on/off the couch, and chaperone during scans as requested. Handle routine cleaning between patients and perform high-level disinfection of probes following training, local SOPs and traceability requirements. Confirm patient arrival on RIS and help manage the day list and follow-ups as directed.
• MRI Support: Assist with patient changing, transfers, comfort and communication; restock consumables and support questionnaire pre-checks as directed. Assist the Radiographers in placing and removing coils, and patient positioning.
• Reception & Administration: Provide reception/admin cover as needing to include scheduling/booking, and next-day list checks; handling queries and escalating clinical questions appropriately.
• Quality, Safety & Infection Prevention: Uphold Infection Prevention & Control, JCI hygiene standards and International Patient Safety Goals. Follow local radiation protection rules when present in CT and MRI safety rules in the MRI department. Participate in audits, stock checks, equipment cleaning logs and room turnaround standards; report incidents/near misses promptly.
• Stock, Housekeeping & Logistics: Keep clinical and non-clinical areas tidy and ready; restock consumables; manage waste streams correctly (incl. sharps/clinical waste).
• Professional Conduct & Development: Maintain confidentiality and data protection; use PPE and follow manual/patient handling training. Support new staff orientation when asked; complete mandatory training and keep competencies up to date (e.g., BLS, manual handling, fire etc.)

Qualifications

• Essential: Leaving Certificate or equivalent; Strong customer-facing skills; clear verbal and written English; basic IT literacy (MS Office)
• Desirable: QQI/FETAC Level 5 Health Carerelated major award (e.g., Healthcare Support / Health Service Skills) or equivalent. Certificates in Manual Handling, Basic Life Support, Fire Safety; experience in a hospital/clinic or care environment. Prior exposure to Ultrasound/CT/MRI settings.

Skills: Healthcare assistant Administration healthcare ultrasound MRI TPBN1_IJ