Bank Radiology Assistant

Bank Radiology Assistant | Imaging | OrthTeam Centre | Manchester

The OrthTeam are now recruiting an Radiography Assistant to join their warm and friendly team on a bank basis

About the OrthTeam Centre

The OrthTeam Centre (OTC) is an Outpatients and Diagnostic private facility which opened in September 2019. This exciting joint venture between OrthTeam Consultants and Spire Healthcare is an ideal opportunity for individuals looking to join a friendly team and be part of a developing Musculoskeletal service, including:

Orthopaedic, Neurosurgical and Neurological assessments

Peripheral nerve injury assessments

Pain Management

Sports and exercise medicine assessments

Sports cardiology assessments

3T MRI

Fluoroscopy guided injections

Digital X-ray

Diagnostic Ultrasound

Duties and responsibilities:

• Care for patients, carers, visitors, and relatives during their visit to the Department
• To act as chaperone in line with policy
• To help with the movement of patients in the examination rooms
• To use the Radiology information system (RIS) to record the patients Radiology episode
• To liaise with a wide range of staff caring for the patient- including Radiographers, Nurses, Radiologists, Consultants and external departments.
• To assist with audit projects as required.
• To be responsible for complying with Health & Safety policy, agreed policies and procedures of the Radiology Department, the local rules under IRMER (ionising radiation law) and the agreed policies and procedures of the Spire Healthcare.
• To maintain a high standard of cleanliness with in the whole of the Radiology.
• To maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• To work as part of a team.

Who we're looking for:

• To have knowledge of Radiology systems (RIS, PACS, IEP, Patient Database)
• Previous experience of working as an HCA in a hospital environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential
• Healthcare qualifications desirable but not essential
• Previous experience working in a Medical Imaging/Radiology department is desired but not essential
• Experience in cannulation is also desirable but not essential as training will be given
• Able to undertake point of care testing is an advantage

Benefits:

We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Bank colleagues are paid weekly
• We offer competitive rates to our bank colleagues who work on a flexible basis, often to cover busy periods, sickness, or annual leave
• Save an average of £50 per month with our free onsite car park
• Access to Spire Healthcare pension
• Access to Blue Light Card discounts
• Smartspending discounts (in addition to Blue Light discounts) via ‘Spire for You’
• Wellbeing Centre access via ‘Spire for You’
• Free uniform
• Free DBS
• Full induction, including mandatory training updates
• Opportunities for further training and progression into permanent posts
• Knowledge, support and guidance through your recruitment journey from Spire’s specialist Resourcing Team

Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.

We commit to our employee’s well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.

Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.

For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contact Sarah Whittaker: Sarah.whittaker@spirehealthcare.com

For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.

Closing date: If we have received sufficient applications, this date may be brought forward so please submit your application as soon as possible.