Radiology Assistant

Affidea UK & Ireland; Wimbledon; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Affidea UK & Ireland is opening a new Wimbledon clinic and seeks Radiology Assistants to support Radiographers across MRI, CT, X-ray and DEXA. You will join a brand-new imaging team, contributing to safe patient handling and high-quality diagnostic services from day one.

You’ll work in a patient-centred environment that emphasizes compassionate care, clinical excellence, and teamwork as the service expands across multimodality imaging.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in similar role.
• Evidence of safe patient handling and a genuine commitment to patient-centred care (required).
• Prior exposure to an X-Ray, CT, MRI or DEXA setting (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Assisting with safe patient transfers and positioning under Radiographer guidance.
• Supporting patient preparation and workflow across CT, MRI, X-Ray and DEXA.
• Assisting with contrast preparation/delivery and pre-screening checks under Radiographer direction.
• Observing radiation protection local rules and infection prevention, hygiene and patient safety standards.
• Keeping clinical and non-clinical areas tidy and ready, restocking consumables, and supporting equipment cleaning logs.
• Assisting with moving equipment and coordinating patient transport as requested

Skills

Previous experience in similar role

Safe patient handling

Patient-centred care

Job description

Affidea UK is in a period of exceptional growth. We have gone from strength to strength, most recently announcing a strategic partnership with LIPS in London. This autumn, we will open our first ambulatory clinic in Southwest London, a major milestone in our mission to bring world-class, accessible healthcare to communities across the UK. Joining us now means being part of this journey from the ground up, with real opportunities to grow as we do.

Located in the Wimbledon Quarter Shopping Centre in Southwest London, our first UK clinic is a 33,000 sq ft ambulatory diagnostic centre bringing together advanced diagnostics, outpatient services and theatres under one roof. Services include a Private GP, an Express Care minor injuries unit, consultant and treatment rooms, multimodality advanced diagnostic imaging (3T MRI, 1.5T MRI, CT, X-Ray and DEXA), surgical theatres and inpatient ward facilities.

About the role

We are looking to recruit Radiology Assistants to join our Imaging team, supporting our Radiographers across brand new state-of-the-art MRI, CT, X-ray and DEXA.

By joining the Imaging team, you’ll be part of a dynamic environment that embraces technological advancements and prioritises compassionate patient care.

Brilliant opportunity to join us at the very opening of the clinic and play a key role in shaping our imaging service from the ground up.

What will the duties include?

• Assisting with safe patient transfers and positioning using approved manual-handling techniques; remaining with and monitoring patients who require supervision, and promptly escalating concerns to the supervising Radiographer
• Supporting patient preparation, comfort and workflow across CT, MRI, X-Ray and DEXA, including assisting with contrast preparation/delivery, coil placement and removal, and pre-screening checks, all under Radiographer direction
• Observing radiation protection local rules and infection prevention, hygiene and patient safety standards at all times
• Keeping clinical and non-clinical areas tidy and ready, restocking consumables, and supporting equipment cleaning logs, audits and room turnaround standards
• Assisting with moving equipment and coordinating patient transport as requested
• Maintaining confidentiality and data protection; using PPE and following manual/patient handling training.

What we need from you?

• Previous experience in similar role.
• Evidence of safe patient handling and a genuine commitment to patient-centred care (required)
• Prior exposure to an X-Ray, CT, MRI or DEXA setting (desirable)

About Affidea

Affidea operates over 358 centres across 15 countries, delivering high-quality diagnostic imaging, outpatient care and cancer treatment services to nearly 13 million patients every year. Our continued growth reflects our commitment to bringing excellent, 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 Wimbledon, London, offering exciting opportunities to be part of a business that's shaping the future of accessible, community-based healthcare across the region.

At Affidea, we believe that delivering excellent patient care starts with building diverse, inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve. We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or background, feels welcome, valued, and able to do their best work.