Radiology Department Assistant

Radiology Department Assistant - Outpatients
London, The Harley Street Clinic (27-29 Harley Street & Devonshire Outpatient Centre)
Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Shift times: Service is open 08:00-20:00. We can offer 4 or 5 day working patterns
Permanent

**Salary**: Up to £30,000 dependent upon experience

We’re looking for a Radiology Department Assistant to join our Imaging department at The Harley Street Clinic, currently rated “Outstanding” by the CQC.

At The Harley Street Clinic, we provide a range of complex care services, specialising in oncology, cardiology and neuroscience. From open heart surgery to pioneering techniques to treat cancer, our clinicians work together to provide the best possible care and treatments for our patients. Our staff always go the extra mile in caring for our patients which can be demonstrated by our recent outstanding rating awarded by the CQC.

As a Healthcare Assistant at The Harley Street Clinic’s Outpatient Centres, you’ll provide a high level of customer-focussed care to our patients and service users through high quality support to our Radiographers & Consultants.

**Duties & responsibilities**:

- Organize Ultrasound workload including charging patients, chaperoning patients when required and dealing with all necessary paperwork.
- To assist the radiographers in preparing patients for all imaging procedures as necessary.
- To assist with moving patients within the department as necessary.
- To assist with setting up for procedures as required.
- To assist in maintaining the tidiness and cleanliness of the department.
- To help with the maintenance of stock levels in all rooms e.g. linen etc and consumables etc.
- To collect and escort in-patients to and from the department.
- Organize refreshments for patients when required.
- To assist the Radiographers and other staff in the department as required.
- To rotate between departments/ areas/modalities as required.
- Respond appropriately to accidents or untoward incidents/occurrences that arise within the unit and provide accurate documentation.
- To be conversant with all local policies and procedures and to act accordingly.
- Ensure the safety of patients and staff and ensure that all incidents are reported to the Manager.
- Ensure that all equipment is used safely and effectively. Experience of working with members of the public is essential.

**At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.**

**What you’ll bring**:

- Ability to work independently and within a team.
- Exceptional communication and organisation skills.
- Ability to be flexible with working patterns
- Competent IT user
- Hospital-based experience as a Healthcare Assistant/Radiology Assistant is essential
- Radiology experience desirable
- NVQ Level 3 desirable

**Why HCA UK?**

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Radiology Department Assistant at The Harley Street Clinic, you’ll be eligible for:

- 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
- Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
- Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
- Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
- Group Life Assurance from day one
- Critical illness cover
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
- Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
- Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
- Discounts with over 800 major retailers

**Diversity and Inclusion**

Patients first. Colleagues always. That’s the guiding philosophy behind our approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We believe healthcare is built on a foundation of inclusion, compassion and respect for our patients and for each other. By working together with our colleagues we’re creating a truly inclusive environment, where individual differences are celebrated and every