Radiographic Assistant

We have an exciting opportunity for a Radiographic Assistant in Sussex. This role is accountable for assisting the Radiographers and Doctors in performing imaging procedures including CT, MRI and Ultrasound examinations. In addition, this role operates with a high degree of professionalism at all times to ensure provision of a high quality, responsive and patient-focused service.

Medical Imaging Partnerships and Prime Health deliver radiology services to both the NHS and private sector. This role doesn’t require any previous experience of radiology as its focus is on delivering excellent customer service.

At our sites we are a small friendly team, who work closely together to run a successful service.

Key responsibilities include:

- Supporting the clinical team to undertake a wide variety of CT, MRI and Ultrasound examinations.
- Carrying out patient preparation prior to and patient care following the examination and ensure that the patient leaves the department satisfied with the standard of care provided.
- Ensuring that patients fully understand and accurately complete the relevant safety questionnaire.
- Ensuring patient identification and safety checks are completed prior to every examination.
- Assisting patients to get on and off the scanner and position correctly, under direct supervision of the clinical team responsible for the scanning session.
- Providing the clinical team with practical support during the scanning session to include setting up the correct coils for the different examinations.
- Answering patients’ queries regarding the procedure and what can be expected.
- Providing chaperone support for ultrasound sessions as and when required.
- Providing support to the clinical team for data input to the MIP PACS system.
- Liaising with other departments regarding patient details and transport arrangements if required.
- Caring for patients’ needs and attend to patients’ welfare, especially those who are elderly, disabled, confused, anxious.
- Maintaining clean and tidy working areas in all clinical areas.
- Undertaking stock takes and order stock as necessary.

**Requirements**:

- Previous experience of dealing with customers is essential.
- Excellent and professional communication skills.
- Flexible approach.
- Good organisational skills.
- Previous healthcare experience would be desirable.

Full time or Part time hours available

As an organisation we are committed to our Health & Safety standards and safeguarding of our patients.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From £20,750.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Private medical insurance

Work Location: In person