Imaging Assistant

2 weeks ago

Maidstone, United Kingdom KIMS Hospital Full time

**Imaging Assistant | KIMS Hospital Maidstone**

**37.5 Hours per week 2 year Fixed Term Contract | Competitive Salary depending on experience, in line with agenda for change.**

**Job Summary**:
**_ Do you have experience working in a caring environment? Would you like to use your clinical skills across different imaging modalities including Ultrasound, MRI and CT?_**

We have an exciting opportunity for a caring and dynamic Imaging Assistant to join our Imaging Team. You will be a key member of our multi-disciplinary team and will support the Lead Imaging Nurse in delivering excellent patient care across all modalities including Ultrasound, Mammography and Cross-Sectional Imaging.

This role is ideally suited to a Clinical Support Worker who has a caring and compassionate attitude, with a proven ability to work as part of a team and would like to progress their career in a fast paced multi-modality imaging department.

This role is a full time role working 37.5 hours per week for a fixed term of two years. The department operates Monday to Friday 08:00 - 20:00 working flexibly to cover days, evenings and rotational weekends for a fixed term of two years.

**Role Responsibilities**

As an Imaging Assistant you will:

- Providing both administrative and clinical support within the Imaging Department.
- Assist and provide support within Ultrasound, ensuring preparation and after care of patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional procedures.
- Assist the Radiologist with Ultrasound guided Fine Needle Aspirations (FNA’s). Ensuring that the equipment is set up correctly, collecting the sample in accordance to local policy and appropriate management of the sample to pathology for testing.
- Assist the Breast Radiologist in undertaking biopsy & aspiration procedures. Ensuring that the equipment is set up correctly, collecting the biopsy sample in accordance to local policy and appropriate management of the sample to pathology for testing.
- Promote independence and encourage the patient to undertake all tasks within their capabilities, with their assistance

**Person Specification**

Essential
- Have NVQ level 2 in health and social care or equivalent
- Have a basic standard of general education with proven literacy and numeracy skills
- Have previously worked in a care environment
- Have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise professional boundaries at all times

Desirable
- Have knowledge of the radiology workflow (including knowledge of RIS, PACS and Compucare)

At KIMS Hospital we understand our people are our biggest asset and as such we are focused on ensuring they feel happy and valued both in and out of the workplace. That’s why we have created a benefits package to support your emotional, financial, and physical wellbeing.

**KIMS Hospital employees enjoy the following benefits**:

- Competitive Salary
- 33 Days annual leave plus extra time off for your birthday
- Free secure staff parking
- Pension scheme
- Private health insurance
- Life assurance
- Up to 40% off some of KIMS services
- Employee Assistance Platform
- Retail discounts and cashback
- Discounted gym membership
- Annual flu vaccination
- Free eye test

At KIMS Hospital we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive working environment. We strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and are proud to be an equal opportunities and disability confident employer.

Posted 10th September 2024

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