Healthcare Assistant

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Alliance Medical Ltd Healthcare Assistant The closing date is 22 September 2027 Apply for this job Job summary We have a fantastic opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join our team. You will need to demonstrate experience working in healthcare environment dealing with patients. You will be working with a dedicated team of Senior Radiographers/Radiographers, Assistant Practitioners, HCA's, and administrative staff. We are looking for an enthusiastic Healthcare Assistant to work 40 hours per week. The successful applicant will need experience working in clinical settings or the healthcare environment. Please note that we will be interviewing throughout the duration of this advert. Therefore if you are interested in this role an early application is advised as we may close the advert prior to the advertised date. Main duties of the job In this role you will be supporting Radiographers during patients scans. It will also involve assisting patients and chaperoning when necessary. There may also be an aspect of administration as a key element of the role is to make telephone bookings for patients attending our services. To be successful in this role you must have good communication skills both written and verbal, together with good IT and administration skills. A flexible, organized and enthusiastic attitude is essential. Role responsibilities include: Assisting in patient preparation Chaperoning Cannulation Positioning of patients on the scanner Clinical stock management Clinical audits Processing of patients via our E-Systems About us Alliance Medical are Europe's leading independent provider of imaging services. We combine service excellence and innovative imaging technologies to improve patient care and support NHS and independent organisations with their ongoing imaging requirements. Our approach has delivered consistent company growth for more than 30 years. Details Date posted 22 September 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary £27,970 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number JobRef-1604 Job locations Queen Marys Hospital, Sidcup DA14 6LT United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Skills And Experience The candidate should have experience in a Healthcare environment as they will be required to provide both administration and customer/patient, support including chaperoning patients and assisting the  Radiographers throughout the scanning process. They will also have a commitment to some admin duties related to the patient pathway in line with standard guidelines. To be successful in this role they must have good communication skills both written and verbal, together with good IT and administration skills and the ability to understand and comply with radiation protection protocols. Excellent patient care skills are essential. You will also be required to IV cannulate patients as part of the role. Rest assured, should you not have any prior experience in IV cannlation, we will provide full training. Attention to detail is key, along with being flexible, organized and having an enthusiastic attitude. You will need to be able to work with a high degree of accuracy and under pressure, meeting deadlines and turn- around times. To be successful in this role you must have good communication skills both written and verbal, together with good IT and administration skills. A flexible, organized and enthusiasti