Radiology HCA

Job summary

18 Week Support are seeking an experienced Healthcare Assistant to join their friendly and supportive team all over England and support a large NHS Trusts with bringing down their patient waiting times.

Summary

Weekends available (full days)

Part-time roles available

Excellent daily rate

Ongoing sessions available

Start ASAP

Breast Screening clinics available

Location: South of England

Main duties of the job

The role of a Healthcare Assistant within 18 Week Support will require you will carry out observations, investigations and basic treatments as required. You will also oversee chaperoning of patients and assisting medical staff with day-to-day duties and any other duties under the direction of the registered nurse.

Welcome patients, visitors, consultants, and staff in a professional and welcoming manner.

Carry out Vital observations.

Maintain stock control and careful use of equipment.

Maintain privacy and dignity of patients.

Distribute Patient Feedback forms.

Complete all relevant paperwork as requested by 18 Week Support Team

Chaperoning patients and required equipment as necessary for appointments and clinic.

Ensure strict confidentiality is applied to all clients and staff, ensuring need to know basis is always applied.

Communicate care to patients, their family and/or carers using appropriate language and rationale.

Assists the registered nurse with appropriate clinical documentation.

Reports any concerns to the trained nurse in charge of the patient.

Decontamination of instruments and clinical equipment

About us

Why work for 18 Week Support?

Working as part of a fantastic team supported by the 18 Week Clinical and Nurse Leads in your specialty and overseen by our Chief Nurse

Excellent daily rate (paid via clinical payroll)

The opportunity to work with leading clinicians.

Ongoing sessions available over a long duration

Training and orientation provided where needed.

Flexible work you chose when you want to work for us and can fit it around your NHS or other commitments.

Booking and scheduling app that allows you to easily see work in your specialty and local area as well as book shifts at the click of a button.

Community app that allows you to connect with other clinicians, share learning and engage with 18 Week Support L&D resources.

Travel and accommodation booked and paid if outside a 50 mile range of the NHS Trust you are stationed at.