We are looking for enthusiastic, responsible and dedicated Imaging assistants to join the Imaging team at St Mary’s -Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.
The successful applicant will be required to assist Radiographers, Sonographers and Radiologists to help deliver a high quality patient focused service.
They should have good communication skills, as both telephone and face to face patient contact is continuously required. They should be able to work as part of a team, with good listening skills and an ability to follow direction and protocol in a busy and ever changing working environment.
They will also be expected to chaperone during intimate examinations, such as CT Colonography examinations. They will also be assisting radiographers with patients who are referred from AE and Major Trauma departments.
Support the radiographic and radiological staff when undertaking procedures and chaperone during intimate examinations as appropriate
Provide support and information to other staff, patients, carers and relatives as required including telephone and booking systems.
Ensure effective communication with other staff and members of the public always maintaining confidentiality
Identify patients correctly using departmental Protocols and Procedures
Receive patients into the department and prepare them for their examination
To have a clear understanding of all procedures carried out within the Unit and the preparation required prior to the examination
Prepare sterile trolleys and assist during interventional procedures
Train imaging staff members as require
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Environmental sustainability
Climate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people’s health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan .
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
