Radiology Department Assistant

London, The Portland Hospital

212 Great Portland Street and 32 Wimpole Street
Full time, 37.5 hours per week

Shift times: Monday – Friday shifts between 8am and 7pm with some flexibility expected, Saturdays 9am-1pm (on a rotational basis)

Permanent Contract

Salary: Dependent on skills and experience

We’re looking for a Radiology Department Assistant to join our Obstetrics and Gynaecology Ultrasound team. Working for one of renowned private hospitals in the UK, you will have the opportunity of working both clinical and administrative duties.

The Portland Hospital is the only private hospital in the UK dedicated to the healthcare of women and children. As the only fully private maternity hospital in the UK, delivering over 1,600 babies a year, we place great importance on providing safe and high-quality care for expectant mothers. Both consultant-led and midwife-led maternity care is available, and our aim is to provide our clients all the support they need during pregnancy, childbirth and beyond. Women’s Health issues are treated by a team of 40 consultants, supported by doctors, nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists and imaging clinicians.

Duties & responsibilities:

You will have the opportunity to work with a dedicated and skilled team to support the following:

Assist with patients and procedures, Chaperoning Ultrasound lists.
Taking Bloods
Help maintain the smooth running of the department, assist sonographers, admin staff and doctors as required.
Provide a reception/administrative service to support the department, ensuring quality services are provided to patients and Consultants.
Deliver a customer focused high quality service to our patients and service users, striving for and maintaining the highest standards.
Meet and greet all visitors to the Imaging department in a polite and courteous manner
Assist the Consultants in the performance of their examinations. Being amenable at all times to a broad spectrum of requests.
Register Patients using the Hospital Information system (Meditech).
Schedule appointments using the Meditech scheduling system. Utilise and have and understanding of the PACS and Viewpoint system
Participate in the General Administration of the department office, booking out reports, producing CDs etc.
Perform Healthcare Assistant duties such as assisting with procedures in Ultrasound including Ultrasound Guided Interventional Procedures
 

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:

Previous Hospital Healthcare experience desirable
Radiology Department experience is desirable
Ability to work independently and within a team.
Exceptional communication and organisation skills.
Ability to be flexible with working patterns
Competent IT user to include Word and Excel
NVQ Level 3 Desirable
 

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 Radiology Department Assistant at The Portland 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.