Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated imaging assistant to join our Nuclear Medicine and PET CT teams at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. This is a full time substantive role working 37.5 hours per week.
The successful candidate will be expected to rotate across Charing Cross Hospital and Hammersmith Hospital. You will be helping to assist the radiographer and technologist team in delivering excellent patient care with duties that include a wide range of clerical and patient facing tasks to help with the efficient running of the services.
The post-holder should be a confident communicator, proactive and adaptable to be able to work as part of the team. Experience in a clinical environment and patient care is desirable but training for the role will be provided to the successful candidate.
The successful post holder would be joining an exceptional team who have shared values and consistently strive to provide high quality patient care. We work collaboratively with other multidisciplinary teams to improve our service, as well as supporting staff to develop their skills and confidence within the department.
Main duties of the job
- To assist and support the Radiographic, Technical, Nursing and Medical staff in the assigned area with the delivery of patient care and support services.
- To follow the correct protocol for checking patient identity and arrival to the department.
- To have a clear understanding of procedures carried out in the PET CT and Nuclear Medicine departments and provide information to patients when necessary.
- To carry out patient checks e.g. weigh, measure and prepare patient prior to imaging examination as per department procedures and protocol
- To escort patient to changing areas and assist with changing if required
- To cannulate patients in preparation for their procedures where applicable and in line with trust policy
About us
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. .
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Numeracy, and spoken and written English, to an appropriate standard to fulfil the job requirements. (Adult Basic Skills Literacy L2, Numeracy L1)
Desirable
- Qualifications involving patient care
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate a clear insight into the role
- Up to date experience; worked within a care setting within the last 18 months
Desirable
- Previous hospital experience in a clerical /clinical capacity within a multidisciplinary team or working with the public
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills both oral and written
- Good team working and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate ability to work on own initiative
Desirable
- Ability to perform intravenous procedures
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Numeracy, and spoken and written English, to an appropriate standard to fulfil the job requirements. (Adult Basic Skills Literacy L2, Numeracy L1)
Desirable
- Qualifications involving patient care
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate a clear insight into the role
- Up to date experience; worked within a care setting within the last 18 months
Desirable
- Previous hospital experience in a clerical /clinical capacity within a multidisciplinary team or working with the public
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills both oral and written
- Good team working and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate ability to work on own initiative
Desirable
- Ability to perform intravenous procedures
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
