Radiology Department Assistant

Job summary

The Radiology Department Assistant role consists of liaising with wards, porters and radiographers, radiologists, booking appointments, assisting with infection control procedures, ensure patients are prepared for their examinations, and getting procedural rooms ready for the day. You will also be expected to assist patients to change, replenish stock and answer telephone queries.

Successful applicants will need to demonstrate compassion, care, commitment and effective communication and organisational skills. A high standard of IT, written and oral skills is essential.

Successful candidates can look forward to working within a friendly, supportive and the multi-disciplinary team.

You will have the opportunity to use your initiative to build your skills and experience with full training provided.

This post based in the Denmark Hill site in Camberwell and offers a rotation through the radiology x-ray emergency department, in-patient and out-patient x-ray. You will be required to work 8:00-18:00 and 10:00-20:00 shifts.

An informal visit to the department prior to application is highly recommended. Please get in contact to arrange one.

Staff incentives include:

- 4 day working pattern with rolling day or fixed day off

- Cycle to work scheme

- NHS annual leave entitlement including bank holidays

Please note This advert may be closed early if sufficient applications are received.

Main duties of the job

Your main duties will be to assist Radiographers and Radiologists undertake a wide variety of tasks in x-ray to ensure service efficiency, whilst contributing to the provision of high quality patient care and safety in accordance with agreed policies and procedures.

The role will consist of liaising with wards, porters and radiographers, radiologists, booking appointments, assisting with infection control procedures, ensure patients are prepared for their examinations, and getting procedural rooms ready for the day. You will also be expected to assist patients to change, replenish stock and answer telephone queries. A high standard of IT, written and oral skills is essential.

About us

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of £1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's College Hospital

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS

Employer's website

https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's College Hospital

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS

Employer's website

https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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