Imaging Assistant - Peterborough

Provide assistance to Clinicians within the Breast Unit, by performing various tasks primarily within the Breast Imaging team. Providing high standards of patient care for both screening and symptomatic patients. The role is pivotal in supporting Radiologists, Breast Surgeons, Radiographic team, Clerical staff and the Breast Care Nurses., The post holder will:

• Prepare nursing trolleys for interventional procedures.
• Ensure timely transfers of patients to or from the ward or waiting areas as required.
• Assisting patients when necessary
• Check and provide relevant information about their procedures and aftercare needs.
• Assist Radiologist or Interventional Practitioners during procedures, including waiting with the patient whilst they are out of the room, being able to call for the appropriate skilled help should the need arise.
• Assist with the maintenance of a safe care environment, including the preparation of rooms, cleaning of rooms and equipment with reference to infection control to establish a safe working environment for patients, visitors and staff.
• Manage symptomatic clinics as part of the clinical support team.
General Duties
• Keep the department stocked with appropriate consumables.
• Undertake basic pharmacy and departmental ad-hoc ordering.
• Supervise the waiting areas, assisting in the daily cleaning and tidiness.
Clinical- Assisting during ultrasound and interventional procedures.

We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.

As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:
• Flexible working opportunities;
• Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
• Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
• Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
• Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
• On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
• Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
• Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.