Location: The Harborne Hospital
Part Time, bank
Were looking for bank Radiology Department Assistants to join our Imaging team at the Harborne Hospital. The Harborne Hospital is a brand new, state-of-the-art, 100 million hospital built from partnership between University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust and HCA Healthcare UK, located on the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Campus, Birmingham. Once opened it will be providing a comprehensive range of services including complex care with facilities including 50 inpatient beds, 16 day case beds and 4 state-of-the-art theatres. Were bringing world class consultants and leading healthcare professionals together in a truly impressive, modern facility to help us deliver the best treatment pathways to the midlands.
We have reached an exciting stage in our recruitment journey where we are now looking for RDAs/Imaging Assistants to join our Bank in readiness for The Harborne Hospital opening to patients in January 2024.
Job Description
As a Healthcare Assistant in the Radiology Department you will assist with day to day duties across the Radiology service, supporting procedures, meeting and greeting patients, completing necessary documentation and help maintain the smooth running of the department.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Organize workloads 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.
What Youll Bring
- UK Hospital experience essential
- Radiology experience is preferred
- Care certificate or equivalent Essential
- Ability to work independently and within a team.
- Exceptional communication and organisation skills.
- Strong IT skills
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the worlds leading healthcare providers. In the UK, were 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.
Diversity and Inclusion
Patients first. Colleagues always. Thats 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 were 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. Thats why were 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.
HCA Healthcare UK The Worlds largest private healthcare group; providing award winning primary, acute and complex care.
