Radiology HCA Brighton

Job summary

The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary radiology team providing high quality patient care and supporting the delivery of safe and efficient diagnostic services This role is suitable for Healthcare Assistants with relevant NHS or healthcare experience who are looking for flexible clinical opportunities The successful candidate will support patients before during and after radiology procedures and will work closely with radiographers nurses clinicians and other members of the clinical team 18 Week Support will provide support throughout the registration compliance and onboarding process Main duties of the job Provide appropriate care and support to patients attending the radiology department Prepare patients for radiology examinations and procedures Assist with patient movement positioning and transfers where required Support radiographers nurses and other clinical staff during patient examinations Monitor patients and report any concerns to the appropriate clinical professional Assist with maintaining patient dignity privacy and comfort throughout their care Complete appropriate patient observations within the scope of

the role

Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation Follow infection prevention and control procedures Ensure clinical areas are clean safe and appropriately prepared Assist with the safe movement and handling of patients and equipment Communicate effectively with patients relatives and members of the multidisciplinary team Follow NHS Trust policies procedures and relevant clinical guidelines

About us

At 18 Week Support, we are the UKs leading insourcing provider to the NHS. We partner with trusts nationwide to expand clinical capacity, reduce waiting times, and improve patient access to outpatient and surgical care. Clinical excellence and patient safety are at the heart of everything we do.

Job description

Job

responsibilities

The successful candidate will provide high quality patient care and support within the radiology department The role will involve preparing patients for diagnostic procedures assisting with patient movement and positioning monitoring patients and supporting the clinical team throughout the patient journey The Healthcare Assistant will maintain a safe and professional environment and ensure that patients are treated with dignity respect and compassion The successful candidate will work in accordance with NHS Trust policies clinical guidelines infection prevention requirements and relevant professional standards This role offers flexible clinical sessions based on service requirements and candidate availability

Person Specification

Sponsorship Essential Applicants must have the right to work in the UK as 18 Week Support does not provide visa sponsorship.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.

Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .