Role: Radiology Department Assistant
Location: The Wellington Hospital (North and South Building and the Platinum Medical Centre), London
Department: Radiology (Rotation through multiple areas of Radiology)
Hours: Full Time Monday-Friday, 37.5 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive (dependent of experience) + employee benefits scheme to include private medical insurance
We’re looking for a Radiology Department Assistant (RDA) to join our Radiology team at The Wellington Hospital, currently rated “Good” by the CQC.
As a Radiology Department Assistant in the Radiology Department you will assist with day to day roles; supporting procedures, meeting and greeting patients, completing necessary documentation and help maintain the smooth running of the department.
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.
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.
Manage all CD uploads/burns
Image transfer to and from other organizations and to patients via IEP/CIMAR
Ensure GDPR and data protection policy is followed for all imports / exports of images
To assist with all relevant departmental administration processes.
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:
UK Hospital experience essential
Radiology Department experience is preferred
Care certificate or equivalent – Essential
Ability to work independently and within a team.
Exceptional communication and organisation skills.
Strong IT skills
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 RDA at The Wellington Hospital, 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 everyone can achieve their potential.
We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. That’s why we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.
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