Imaging Assistant (Part Time)

Cromwell Hospital; Kingston upon Thames; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25 days

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Employee discounts

Staff restaurant

Travel loan

Life assurance

Assistance programme

Job summary

New Victoria Hospital is seeking an Imaging Assistant to support radiology services in Kingston upon Thames. You will work closely with Radiologists and Radiographers, helping with patient preparation, imaging procedures, and maintaining a safe, welcoming environment.

This part-time role (27 hours per week) offers a patient-focused position within a busy imaging department, with opportunities to contribute to high-quality care and support ongoing improvements in service delivery.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification.
• 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Healthcare experience

Communication

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification

Job description

Job Description:

Imaging Assistant

Location: New Victoria Hospital, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey
Part Time (27hrs) (Monday-Saturday Shifts)
Circa. £20,607pa + Fantastic Benefits

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

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification.

• 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.

Benefits

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

• Private healthcare (T&Cs Apply)

• Bicycle Loan Scheme

• Retailer discounts

• 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.

If you require information regarding this role in an alternative format, please email: [e-mail]

Time Type:

Full time

Job Area:

Clinical Services

Locations:

New Victoria Hospital