Imaging Assistant (Full Time)

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25 days + bank holidays

In-house training

Company pension

Life assurance

Employee referral scheme

Subsidised staff restaurant

Interest free travel loan

Bicycle loan

Employee Assistance Programme

Globally Trusted Healthcare Group

Job summary

New Victoria Hospital invites applications for an Imaging Assistant to support Radiologists, Radiographers and multidisciplinary teams in delivering efficient imaging services. You will help manage patient journeys, assist during imaging procedures and ensure a welcoming, safe environment for all patients.

Experience in healthcare settings and strong patient communication are essential. This role fits a full-time shift pattern in a hospital imaging department, with comprehensive staff benefits

Qualifications

• Experience carrying out basic nursing or clinical support tasks.
• At least one year's experience in a healthcare, hospital or similar clinical environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a patient-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day running of the Imaging Department across CT, MRI, Ultrasound, X-Ray, and Interventional Imaging services.
• Prepare imaging rooms, equipment and patient lists for clinics and procedures.
• Welcome, prepare and support patients throughout imaging appointments, delivering an outstanding patient experience.

Skills

Clinical support

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Healthcare qualification

Job description

Location: New Victoria Hospital, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 7EG

Full Time (37.5hrs) (Monday-Saturday Shifts)

We make health happen

At New Victoria Hospital, we're committed to delivering exceptional patient care through outstanding clinical services and innovative healthcare. Our Imaging Department plays a crucial role in supporting diagnosis and treatment, providing high-quality imaging services across MRI, CT, Ultrasound, X-Ray, Mammography, and Interventional procedures.

As part of our team, you'll contribute to a patient-centred environment where compassion, excellence, and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do.

How you’ll help us make health happen

As an Imaging Assistant, you'll work closely with Radiologists, Radiographers, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure a seamless patient journey and the smooth running of the Imaging Department.

Combining clinical and administrative responsibilities, you'll support patients throughout their appointments, assist with imaging procedures, and help maintain a safe, efficient, and welcoming environment.

Key responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day running of the Imaging Department across CT, MRI, Ultrasound, X-Ray, and Interventional Imaging services.
• Prepare imaging rooms, equipment, and patient lists to ensure clinics and procedures run efficiently.
• Welcome, prepare, and support patients throughout their imaging appointments, delivering an outstanding patient experience.
• Assist Radiographers and Radiologists during imaging procedures and clinics.
• Carry out and record patient observations and support with clinical tasks, including patient safety screening.
• Maintain high standards of infection prevention, cleanliness, health and safety, and patient confidentiality.
• Provide administrative support when required and contribute to the continuous improvement of departmental services.
• Work flexibly as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the department.

What we’re looking for

• Experience carrying out basic nursing or clinical support tasks.
• At least one year's experience working within a healthcare, hospital, or similar clinical environment.
• Understanding of medical interventions and patient care practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a patient-focused approach.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Flexible, organised, and able to remain calm under pressure.
• A proactive, professional, and motivated individual with a positive attitude.
• Previous Imaging Department experience and knowledge of IR(ME)R regulations would be advantageous.

At New Victoria Hospital, we want to reward our staff for the amazing job that they do.

As part of the team, you will have access to a range of benefits for your work and home life.

We offer a variety of benefits that take into consideration how you commute to work, your health and well-being and recognising your service and any staff referrals you make to the Hospital.

Take a look at the full range of benefits on offer when working here:

• Annual leave entitlement of 25 days + bank holidays increasing with length of service
• In-house training for all staff
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Access to subsidised staff restaurant
• Interest free travel loan
• Bicycle Loan Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Part of a Globally Trusted Healthcare Group

When you join New Victoria, you also become part of Bupa - a global healthcare leader with the scale, stability and expertise of a major international brand. Being backed by Bupa means access to an extensive network of clinical and operational specialists, shared best practice from across the organisation, and the support of well-established systems that help you grow, develop and deliver exceptional care. Our size gives us strength, while our purpose keeps us personal.

We champion diversity and want our people to reflect the communities we serve. Everyone is encouraged to "Be you at Bupa", and we actively welcome colleagues from all backgrounds and experiences. Bupa takes pride in being a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and will aim to offer an interview/assessment to disabled applicants who best meet the minimum criteria for the role. We're committed to ensuring you're treated fairly during the recruitment process and offer reasonable adjustments to anyone who may benefit from accommodations to the recruitment process.

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