Radiography Health Care Assistant

Job Description
Radiography Health Care Assistant
Location:
Springfield Hospital, Chelmsford

Hours:
37.5 per week

Mixture of long and short days, some weekend work will be required

Springfield Hospital is seeking a dedicated and caring Radiography Health Care Assistant (HCA) to join our Imaging Department. This role involves supporting Consultants and Radiographers across all imaging modalities, ensuring smooth workflow and exceptional patient care. You will play a vital role in maintaining patient comfort, assisting with procedures, and providing administrative support where required.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Radiographers and Consultants during imaging procedures across MRI, CT, X-ray, Ultrasound and other modalities.
• Prepare patients for examinations, ensuring dignity and comfort throughout the process.
• Provide clear and compassionate communication to patients and colleagues.
• Maintain accurate records and support administrative tasks using RIS and Maxims systems.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies and safety standards.
• Contribute to a positive team environment and uphold high standards of patient care.

Key Attributes & Skills

• Excellent patient care and communication skills.
• Strong organisational abilities and attention to detail.
• IT proficiency; experience with RIS and Maxims systems is beneficial.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• A caring, professional, and adaptable approach to work.

About Springfield Hospital
Conveniently located on the outskirts of Chelmsford with free onsite parking, Springfield Hospital is renowned for delivering high-quality healthcare to self-funding patients, those with health insurance, and NHS patients exercising choice through the e-referral system.

We work with over 200 experienced consultants supported by skilled nursing staff and a Resident Medical Officer available 24/7.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options
• Private Pension (Ramsay matches up to 5% after qualifying period)
• Flexible shift patterns where possible
• Enhanced parental leave policies
• Private medical cover (option to add partner & dependants)
• Life Assurance (x3 base salary)
• Free training and development via Ramsay Academy
• Free onsite parking (where possible)
• Subsidised staff restaurant (where possible)
• Concerts for Carers
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle2Work scheme (in partnership with Halfords)
• Blue Light Card Scheme

About Us:
Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 60 years' experience. We are a global provider operating in 11 countries with 77,000 staff who treat 8 million patients each year. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England. We are well known for our strong, long-standing relationship with the NHS.

We love people with a positive, "can do" attitude who want to make a difference in their work. "Our employees are Ramsay." The skills and commitment of our employees forms the basis for our success.

We know our people are our greatest asset, our business is growing and we would like you to join us. "The Ramsay Way" culture recognises that people – staff and doctors – are Ramsay Health Care's most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.

We are proud of our 'Speak Up for Safety' programme and ensure that the patient is at the heart of everything we do. Join us and have more 'Time to Care'.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all.

We value your application and welcome any questions you may have prior to applying. Please be advised that we reserve the right to close our advertisements prior to the announced closing date to ensure a quality recruitment process.
We care.
It's more than what we do, it's who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964.

"The Ramsay Way" culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.

We are proud to support the UK's Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD's Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.

We care.
It's more than what we do, it's who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964.

"The Ramsay Way" culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.

We are proud to support the UK's Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD's Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.