Radiology Department Assistant

Location: Greater London

** Role:
Radiology Department Assistant*
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* Location:

** The London Bridge Hospital and The Shard Outpatients, part of the London Bridge Hospital Campus, Central London  
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* Hours:

** Full time, 37.5 hours per week  
** Shift times:
** 7.5 hour shifts between 08:00 and 20:00  
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* Contract:

** Permanent  
** Salary:
** Competitive dependent on skills and experience, plus fantastic benefits including private healthcare  We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Radiology Department Assistant to join our Imaging team at The London Bridge Hospital and The Shard Outpatients, currently rated
* Outstanding
* by the CQC.  The London Bridge Hospital campus in South East London encompasses an outpatients and diagnostic centre in The Shard; the large world-class hospital based at the Tooley Street site;
Private Care at Guys, which is on the top four floors of Guy's Hospital Cancer Centre; and outpatient and diagnostic centres across the City and Canary Wharf.  As a Radiology Department Assistant, you will support our Imaging team across London Bridge Hospital and The Shard Outpatients, assisting with a range of diagnostic imaging procedures and services, including breast imaging, women's health, gynaecology and general ultrasound clinics.

While you will gain exposure to a variety of specialties and procedures, the majority of your rotation will be within our busy Breast Clinics department, which operates between 08:00 and 20:00.  Working closely with Consultants, Radiographers and Nurses, you will assist during examinations and procedures, prepare and support patients throughout their visit, coordinate appointments and registrations using Meditech, utilise PACS, and undertake a range of administrative duties.

This is a varied, patient-facing role requiring adaptability, attention to detail and a commitment to delivering an exceptional patient experience. This is a rotational role requiring adaptability, strong teamwork and a commitment to delivering an exceptional patient experience.  
** At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.
**** What you’ll bring:
*** Previous experience working as a Radiology Department Assistant within a hospital setting
* Experience supporting women's health and/or breast imaging
* NVQ Level 3, Care Certificate or equivalent healthcare qualification  
** Why HCA UK?
** Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.  

We believe that by caring for our colleagues, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Radiology Department Assistant you’ll be eligible for:  
* 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
* Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
* Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
* Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
* Group Life…