Bank Radiology Assistant

Radiology Assistant | Spire Leicester Hospital | Bank | 0 Hour Contract 

Spire Leicester Hospital have an exciting opportunity to join our bank as an assistant in the imaging department.

The role involves supporting a range of ultrasound and fluoroscopy clinics, including breast, gynaecology, and other sensitive examinations, requiring a professional and compassionate approach to patient care and chaperoning duties.

Duties and responsibilities

• Assisting the Imaging team in the provision of exemplary patient care


• Contributing to the support and monitoring of patients


• Identifying and reporting any significant changes that might affect the patient’s health and well-being to the appropriate person


• Assisting with the movement of patients in line with hospital policies

Who we're looking for

• Previous experience working as a Healthcare Assistant (HCA), Radiology Department Assistant (RDA), or equivalent in a clinical/acute healthcare environment. 


• Previous exposure to an ultrasound environment is essential, with an understanding of departmental workflows and patient pathways. 


• Knowledge and experience of supporting Radiologists during ultrasound and fluoroscopy examinations.  


• Ability to provide high-quality patient care, including supporting patients during sensitive and intimate procedures and acting as a chaperone where appropriate. 


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential. 


• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team. 


• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) is desirable but not essential. 


• Experience or knowledge of imaging services is desirable.

Working Hours: Zero-hour contract, Ad hoc shifts Monday to Saturday

Contract Type: Bank

Benefits

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

• Bank colleagues are paid weekly


• Access to Spire Healthcare pension


• Access to Blue Light Card discounts


• 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


• Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options


• ‘Spire for you’ reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers

Please see the attached benefits leaflet for more information.

Our Values

We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:

• Driving clinical excellence


• Doing the right thing


• Caring is our passion


• Keeping it simple


• Delivering on our promises


• Succeeding and celebrating together

Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services.

Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.   We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, it’s their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart. 

Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications