Imaging Assistant
KIMS Hospital
The closing date is 25 October 2024
Job summary
Do you have experience of working in a healthcare environment and hold a NVQ 2 (equivalent) in Health & Social Care and looking for a new challenge, working across different imaging modalities?
We have an exciting opportunity for a caring and dynamic care support worker to join our state-of-the-art Imaging Department as an Imaging Assistant. In this role you will assist our Radiographers and Staff Nurses with a wide range of diagnostic procedures whilst providing an excellent standard of patient centred care at all times.
KIMS Hospital is the largest independent hospital in Kent, and this role is based in our Sevenoaks Medical Centre. The team consists of Nurses, Care Support Workers, Radiographers, Physical Therapists and administrators to provide outpatient and diagnostic services to the local community across to a full range of clinical specialties, including orthopaedics, dermatology, urology, gynaecology, gastroenterology and more.
Shifts will be 07:45 - 20:15 between Monday and Friday.
Main duties of the job
- Ensuring patients comfort when in the ultrasound environment, ensuring confidentiality and dignity are preserved at all times.
- Assist the Radiologist and team members in the preparation and after care of patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional procedures.
- Assist the Lead Nurse/Radiographer in preparation and after care of patients undergoing ultra sound guided injections or procedures
- Assist the Radiologist with Ultrasound guided Fine Needle Aspirations (FNA’s). Ensuring that the equipment is set up correctly, collecting the samples.
- Assist the Mammographers in the preparation and after care of patients undergoing breast radiographic examinations.
- Assist the Breast Radiologist in undertaking biopsy & aspiration procedures. Ensuring that the equipment is set up correctly, collecting the biopsy sample.
- Assist with patients in MRI and CT supporting the radiographers to ensure a smooth running of the imaging lists and providing support for the patients.
- The role involves providing both administrative and clinical support within the imaging department.
- Promote independence and encourage the patient to undertake all tasks within their capabilities, providing-assistance.
- Ensure correct record keeping for the patient
About us
- Competitive Salary
- 33 Days annual leave plus extra time off for your birthday
- Free staff parking
- Pension scheme
- Private health insurance
- Life assurance
- Up to 40% off some of KIMS services
- Employee Assistance Platform
- Retail discounts and cashback
- Discounted gym membership
- Annual flu vaccination
- Free eye test
Date posted
27 September 2024
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£25,200 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
2971
Job locations
London Road
Sevenoaks
Sevenoaks
Kent
TN13 2JD
Employer details
Employer name
KIMS Hospital
Address
London Road
Sevenoaks
Sevenoaks
Kent
TN13 2JD