Imaging Assistant

at  Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Are you a motivated, passionate, and experienced Radiographer ready to make a real impact? Ready for the next leap in your professional journey? Look no further!
We are seeking a band 2 imaging assistant to join our fast growing team.We are looking for enthusiastic, responsible and dedicated Imaging assistants to join the Imaging team at Willesden CDC and St Charles Hospital -Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.
The successful applicant will be required to assist Radiographers and Sonographers to help deliver a high quality patient focused service. They should have good communication skills, as both telephone and face to face patient contact is continuously required. They should be able to work as part of a team, with good listening skills and an ability to follow direction and protocol in a busy and ever changing working environment. Some experience in a clinical environment and with patient care is essential, however further dedicated training for the specific role will be provided to the successful candidate.
To deliver our service, this role requires a flexible approach to work with the possible addition of evening and weekend shifts to current contracted hours on a rotational basis.
To work unsupervised as and when required.
To work using own initiative but be aware own limitations and seek guidance when necessary.
To work flexibly based on requirements of service.
To carry out duties which may be considered necessary and consistent with the responsibilities of the post.
To liaise and communicate effectively with other staff both within and external to the department regarding patient care and ensure that effective communication is implemented and maintained.
To keep accurate records of patient examinations in line with departmental protocols.
To be familiar with the RIS departmental system.
To be actively involved in the department audit and quality assurance programme.
To deputise for more senior imaging assistance as and when required.
To undertake any formal or informal training required to fulfil the needs of the post.
To expand and update your own technical and professional skills.
To participate in the departmental appraisal system.
To participate in and fully contribute to departmental and professional activities.
To undertake all mandatory training in line with Trust and Department policies including Manual Handling, Infection Control and Trust Statutory Study Day.
To participate in the departmental out of hours rotation including weekend and evening shifts.
To observe the “Code of Practice for the use of Ionising Radiations” and the IR(ME)R regulations.
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert

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