Radiology Department Assistant - Bexhill-on-Sea

Medical Imaging Partnership Ltd (MIP) provides high‑quality diagnostic imaging services, including MRI, CT, X‑ray, Ultrasound and DEXA scanning, across NHS and private sector settings throughout the South Coast. We are dedicated to delivering safe, efficient and patient‑centred imaging services that meet both clinical and operational excellence standards.

Role Purpose

This role is accountable for assisting the Radiographers in performing imaging procedures including CT, MRI and Ultrasound examinations. In addition, this role operates with a high degree of professionalism at all times to ensure provision of a high quality, responsive and patient‑focused service.

Role Responsibilities

• Supporting the Radiographic Team in undertaking a wide variety of CT, MRI and Ultrasound examinations on different systems including cannulation of CT and MRI patients.
• Carrying out patient preparation prior to and patient care following the examination and ensure that the patient leaves the department satisfied with the standard of care provided.
• Ensuring that patients fully understand and accurately complete the relevant safety questionnaire.
• Ensuring patient identification and safety checks are completed prior to every examination.
• Have a thorough understanding of CT, MRI and Ultrasound contra‑indications and safety and the hazards and safety implications involved with working in an CT, MRI and Ultrasound environment.
• Assisting patients to get on and off the scanner and position correctly, under direct supervision of the Radiographer or Doctor responsible for the scanning session.
• Providing the Radiographer with practical support during the scanning session to include setting up the correct coils for the different examinations.
• Answering patients’ queries regarding the procedure and what can be expected.
• Providing chaperone support for ultrasound sessions as and when required.
• Providing support to the Site/Operations Manager for data input to the MIP PACS system.
• Liaising with other departments regarding patient details and transport arrangements if required.
• Caring for patients’ needs and attending to patients’ welfare, especially those who are elderly, disabled, confused, anxious.
• Maintaining clean and tidy working areas in all clinical areas.
• Undertaking stock takes and ordering stock as necessary.

Further Responsibilities

• Maintaining the highest standards of both practical work and patient care at all times, including patient privacy and dignity.
• Provide support and reassurance to patients and families.
• Carrying out responsibilities in relation to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, to have knowledge of supporting policies and safety and to undertake the appropriate level of training for your role.

Health & Safety Responsibilities

• Complying with Health and Safety legislation and Health and Safety policies and procedures.
• Have no personal contra‑indications, e.g. pacemaker, aneurysm clips, intra‑orbital foreign bodies.
• Maintaining high‑standards of infection control.

This list is not exhaustive. This role should comply with all relevant policies and codes of conduct.

Values

• You matter – Looks for opportunities to demonstrate to both colleagues and customers the commitment to good service.
• Part of a team – Demonstrates a ‘can do’ attitude and supports colleagues across the team to deliver first class service.
• Always with integrity – Takes pride in work, paying attention to detail.
• There for you – Provides constant reassurance and confidence in all activities.
• Never letting go – Demonstrates reliability and resilience in all activities.