Senior Healthcare Assistant

The Radiology department at King’s College Hospital NHS Trust enjoys the reputation of being a world leader in innovative radiological interventions.
The Nursing and the Imaging team are looking for an enthusiastic Band 3 Senior Health Care Assistant staff to join the department. This role will give you the opportunity to work in various areas within the radiology department; this includes the general and neuro angio suite, CT, Ultrasound. The radiology department runs a day time service from Monday to Friday with varying shift patterns.
If you are motivated, enthusiastic to learn new skills, and committed to the delivery of high quality patient care this is an ideal opportunity for you to grow and develop within the radiology setting.
To assist, under supervision, in the delivery of nursing care within Radiology services and associated clinical areas, working in liaison with the multidisciplinary team.
To assist with administrative and clerical duties to ensure the effective running of the department.
To maintain own personal development with support from ward/departmental manager.
After appropriate training, the IR HCA’s (Assistant Practitioners) to incorporate patient care pre
- and post-procedure as well as assisting during procedures.
After training, to scrub for specified procedures where deemed safe.
To monitor and record patient observations.
King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1.8 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
To assist with transporting/escorting of patients within and to other departments in the hospital & Trust.
To assist patients with activities of daily living whilst encouraging independence, as appropriate.
To monitor and record clinical observations for patients including urinalysis and blood glucose monitoring, and as requested by a Registered Nurse using the trust medical recording system (EPIC).
Using the early warning scoring system where relevant to record observations on the trust medical record documentation system (EPIC) and appropriately report and escalate any changes noted in the patient’s condition.
To assist with patient nutritional needs - eating, drinking, menu selection, meal delivery and special diets according to the individual patient’s requirements.
To assist in the maintenance of up to date, comprehensive and accurate records in accordance with current Trust & legal requirements.
To assist in the admission and discharge of patients, including any necessary risk assessments.
After appropriate training, to assist in the collection of specimens (venepuncture & cannulation) including blood samples to the laboratory and collection of blood products.
After appropriate training, scrub to set up a sterile field and assist the radiologist with procedures as the scrubbed assistant.
Able to work responsibly in a restricted area, where x-ray radiation is utilised.
To support the team with radiation protection clinical practices.
To participate in maintaining standards of hygiene, cleanliness and infection control, reporting problems as appropriate.
To act as a patient chaperone whilst assisting nurses and other healthcare professionals (e.g. radiographer, Dr), to ensure privacy & dignity are maintained at all times.
To ensure equipment is clean at all times, stored safely when not in use and report faults as appropriate.
To assist in setting up and preparing patient areas appropriately to the clinical area.
To ensure that ward stock levels of linen, sterile supplies and stationery are maintained at all times in conjunction with the ward manager/receptionist.
To assist in the maintenance and safekeeping of patients property in line with Trust policy.
To assist department staff with general collection/delivery of items necessary to ensure