Clinical Services Healthcare Assistant / Imaging Assistant

Healthcare Assistant / Imaging Assistant

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Cromwell Hospital London
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Job Description:

Health Care Assistant / Imaging Assistant (Radiology)

Cromwell Hospital, Kensington (SW5 0TU)

Permanent- 37.5 hours per week

Paying £29,029 - £31,529 per annum depending on experience and qualifications

About The Cromwell Hospital

The Cromwell Hospital is a major international private hospital in West London receive both UK and international patients. We are committed to providing the highest quality healthcare outpatient and inpatient service care. The hospital has 180 beds and 4 suites, 6 theatres, medical and surgical wards, CDU, level 2 and 3 full intensive care facilities, paediatrics, diagnostic services, physiotherapy, and a dedicated day surgery unit.

We make health happen:

The radiography services we provide at the Cromwell Hospital includes; Nuclear Medicine, PET/CT, MRI, CT, General/Xray, and Mammography. We also partner with Genesis Care who are onsite offering therapeutic services. The department is ISO 9001:2015 accredited, and we provide a range of nuclear medicine examinations for many types of cancers, heart disease, gastro, endocrine, and neuro disorders.

How you'll help us make health happen:

The Healthcare Assistant will contribute in the delivery of care needs to the patients by assisting the team to provide a high standard of nursing care.

You will assist the radiologists in diagnostic scans and minimally invasive interventional procedures such as non-organ biopsies, breast biopsies, aspiration of non-infectious collection i.e. needle tap. You'll also be involved in ordering consumables and ensuring environmental upkeep.

  • Welcome and receive patients, visitors and colleagues to the Unit.
  • Ensure at all times the needs and concerns of patients and their friends/relatives are
    given thorough attention and a friendly and efficient service is provided.
  • Have an understanding of cultural needs and assist patients to orientate to the ward.
  • Report to a qualified nurse, any changes in a patient's condition that may require
    nursing intervention.
  • Refer patients', relatives' and colleagues' queries to the Nursing Staff
  • Accompany patients (including their friends and relatives) between Departments.
  • Assist patients with eating, drinking, patient hygiene and elimination procedures.
  • Transport Clinical specimens / Prescription charts, as directed, to the relevant Departments.
  • Enter requests on the computer as directed.
  • Assist with observation and collection of specimens.
    Answer the telephone and pass on non - clinical messages as required, ensure filing systems are kept up to date.
  • Assist the receptionist and nursing staff with any other clerical duties when required.

Key Skills / Qualifications needed for this role:

  • NVQ Level 2 -Direct Patient Care or equivalent. (Essential)
  • NVQ Level 3 - Direct Patient Care. (Desirable)
  • Experience working on a ward or outpatient setting.
  • Competent with venepuncture and phlebotomy skills.
  • First Aid Course (desirable)
  • Competent in written and oral English.

Benefits:

Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health - from mental and physical, to financial, social and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family friendly benefits.

Joining Bupa in this role you will receive the following benefits and more:

  • Payment of professional registration fees
  • Equivalent to 25 days holiday per year, increasing through length of service, with option to buy or sell.
  • Bupa health insurance as a benefit in kind
  • An enhanced pension plan and life insurance
  • Annual performance-based bonus
  • Onsite gyms or local discounts where no onsite gym available
  • Various other benefits and online discounts

Diversity and Inclusion

Bupa is committed to making sure that every applicant is assessed solely on personal merit and qualifications. We actively celebrate the diversity of our colleagues and provide an inclusive environment so you can bring your true self to Bupa.

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We'll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.

If you require information regarding this role in an alternative format please email: careers@bupa.com

At Bupa we strive to ensure all our of customers, patients and staff are safe. All employees have a duty to ensure that safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk is prioritised and acted on appropriately'.

Time Type:

Full time

Job Area:

Clinical Services

Locations:

Cromwell Hospital London

Healthcare Assistant / Imaging Assistant

Location
Cromwell Hospital London
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Full Time
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Cromwell
Hospital

At Cromwell Hospital, we have a great team of determined and loyal health care professionals. We’re continually investing in the world’s most advanced diagnostic and treatment technologies. That's why patients choose to come to us from across the UK, and more than 100 other countries around the world.

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Our
purpose

Bupa’s purpose is helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We do this by providing a broad range of healthcare services, support and advice to people throughout their lives. People are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we make health happen.

Our
values

Every company needs an ethos, and we're no different. Through good days and challeging times, we always work with our values in mind. These are: Brave - Make new possibilities happen. Caring - Act with empathy and respect. Responsible - Own your decisions and actions.

We don't have shareholders at Bupa, which means we're free to invest our profits where they matter: our patients, our facilities, our research, and you. 

As a healthcare provider, we have a duty to do the right thing. By our customers, our people and our partners. The Bupa Code holds us to this duty. It's our promise to protect, care for, and build trust with everyone who relies on us.

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Free to be
you

Here you’ll be welcomed. We champion diversity and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. 

You’ll find an inclusive environment where you can be yourself and where everyone is driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world.Free
to be you.

Back in September 2018, we made a pledge. That we'd do whatever we could to make Bupa a diverse, kind and inclusive place to work.

Everyone deserves a positive working environment. Everyone deserves to have their voice heard. Everyone deserves freedom from bullying, harassment and discrimination.

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Healthcare Assistant / Imaging Assistant

Location
Cromwell Hospital London
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Full Time
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