Radiographer Aide / Chaperone

Job description

Affidea is Europe's leading provider of out-of-hospital healthcare, operating over 420 centres across 14 countries, providing high-quality medical services to nearly 15 million patients every year. We specialise in advanced diagnostic imaging, community based poly-clinics and specialist healthcare services. Our continued growth reflects our commitment to bringing high-quality, accessible healthcare closer to the communities we serve. Affidea UK & Ireland In the UK and Ireland, Affidea operates a growing network of diagnostic imaging and minor injuries centres, delivering a broad range of cutting-edge imaging technology and healthcare services to the public, private insurers, employers, and other organisations. As part of our ongoing expansion, we're extending our presence into new regions, including our upcoming clinic in London and hospital in Belfast offering exciting opportunities to be part of a business that's shaping the future of accessible, community-based healthcare across the region We are now seeking an experienced Radiographer Aide/ Chaperone to join our team in Affidea - Kilkenny. This is a 12 month fixed term contract The Radiographer Aide/ Chaperone will provide a safe, respectful and efficient patient support within Ultrasound and MRI, ensuring smooth patient flow, excellent communication, and consistent adherence to clinic policies, infection prevention standards and patient safety goals. Patient-Facing Support & Chaperoning Greet patients, verify identity at every encounter, explain what to expect, and provide empathetic support throughout the visit. Act as a chaperone for intimate or sensitive examinations (e.g., pelvic/testicular US), safeguarding dignity, privacy and consent, and documenting chaperone presence. Assist with safe patient transfers and positioning using approved manual-handling techniques; remain with and monitor patients who require supervision; promptly escalate concerns to the supervising Radiographer/Sonographer. Support basic comfort needs and keep patients informed about delays and next steps. Ultrasound (US) Support Prepare the US room, ensure consumables are stocked, assist patients on/off the couch, and chaperone during scans as requested. Handle routine cleaning between patients and perform high-level disinfection of probes following training, local SOPs and traceability requirements. Confirm patient arrival on RIS and help manage the day list and follow-ups as directed. MRI Support Assist with patient changing, transfers, comfort and communication; restock consumables and support questionnaire pre-checks as directed. Assist the Radiographers in placing and removing coils, and patient positioning Reception & Administration Provide reception/admin cover as needing to include scheduling/booking, and next-day list checks; handling queries and escalating clinical questions appropriately. Quality, Safety & Infection Prevention Uphold Infection Prevention & Control, JCI hygiene standards and International Patient Safety Goals. Follow local MRI safety rules in the MRI department. Participate in audits, stock checks, equipment cleaning logs and room turnaround standards; report incidents/near misses promptly. Stock, Housekeeping & Logistics Keep clinical and non-clinical areas tidy and ready; restock consumables; manage waste streams correctly (incl. sharps/clinical waste). Professional Conduct & Development Maintain confidentiality and data protection; use PPE and follow manual/patient handling training. Support new staff orientation when asked; complete mandatory training and keep competencies up to date (e.g., BLS, manual handling, fire etc.) Qualifications Essential Leaving Certificate or equivalent Strong customer-facing skills; clear verbal and written English; basic IT literacy (MS Office) Desirable QQI/FETAC Level 5 Health Care–related major award (e.g., Healthcare Support / Health Service Skills) or equivalent. Certificates in Manual Handling, Basic Life Support, Fire Safety; experience in a hospital/clinic or care environment. Prior exposure to Ultrasound/CT/MRI settings Application Process: By clicking apply to this role your application will not only be considered for this position, but your details will be stored on our database and may be considered for similar future positions that may arise. This means that the personal data contained in your application and provided to Affidea as part of the application process may be retained by us for up to 12 months from the date of your application. After this time, it will be deleted. If you do not wish your details to be stored on our recruitment database, please email Affidea recruitment stating this and we will ensure that such information is not stored other than for the purposes of this application. Please refer to our Recruitment Privacy Notice for more information or to Affidea’ s Data Privacy Notice for Recruitment