Imaging Assistant

Job summary

The candidate will be required to work in all areas of Imaging including CT, MRI at Basildon Hospital and the Community Diagnostic Centers.

The candidate will be responsible for preparing patients for scans and maintaining a safe environment. The candidate will assist and support patient care and when required, the candidate may be asked to Chaperone the radiographers.

The candidate will also work as part of the multidisciplinary team to ensure that patients have an excellent experience in Imaging.

***Please note we are unable to sponsor this role***

Main duties of the job

You will deliver warm, confident and effective communication to patients, colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team, helping create a positive and supportive atmosphere. A key part of the role involves chaperoning scans and ensuring every patient enjoys an excellent experience throughout their journey. You will actively demonstrate Trust values in your daily work and contribute to regular team meetings.

Patient safety and comfort are at the heart of this role. You'll support individuals before, during and after procedures, paying particular attention to oxygen requirements and individual care needs. Under the supervision of Registered Nurses, you will assist with clinical procedures and monitor, record and report any changes in patient condition as directed. As your skills grow, you will confidently complete essential documentation such as observations and care records.

You will play an important part in infection prevention by following Trust policies and maintaining a clean, safe environment. Keeping up-to-date with local and Trust procedures is essential. The role also includes undertaking stock rotation and deep cleaning to ensure the department runs efficiently.

You will act as a professional role model when supporting junior staff, demonstrating positive behaviours and strong teamwork. Good IT skills are important, as you will use clinical systems and raise clinical incident reports when required.

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

Patients will experience improved care as well as fewer delays and cancellations. We are able to provide more once-in-a-lifetime specialist care region-wide. With our new trust size will come more opportunities for development, research, networking and innovation.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL

Employer's website

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

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Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL

Employer's website

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

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