Job Description:
Radiography Department Assistant
King Edward VII's Hospital, 5-10 Beaumont Street, Marylebone, London W1G 6AA
Permanent (37.5hrs)
Monday - Sunday
Competitive Salary
Due to continued growth and development within the Imaging service, we're expanding our Radiography department. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward‑thinking department, play a key role in shaping service delivery, and grow your career within a supportive, high‑performing team.
How you'll help us make health happen.
As a Radiography Department Assistant, you'll play a vital role in helping us deliver outstanding patient care and an efficient Imaging service. Working alongside Radiographers, Radiologists and the wider multidisciplinary team, you'll support the smooth day‑to‑day running of the department and ensure every patient feels welcomed, supported and cared for throughout their imaging journey.
From preparing imaging rooms and assisting with patient flow, to supporting examinations and maintaining a clean, well‑stocked environment, your work will directly contribute to positive patient experiences and safe, high‑quality diagnostics. Your compassion, teamwork and willingness to go the extra mile will help us provide the highest standards of care for every patient, every day.
Key Responsibilities
Provide timely, courteous support to the Imaging Department, ensuring patients' clinical, physical and cultural needs are always met
Prepare imaging rooms and assist Radiographers and Radiologists during examinations and procedures
Support patient flow by safely transferring patients and assisting with changing and personal care when required
Deliver a welcoming, compassionate service to patients and visitors, responding to enquiries professionally
Maintain high standards of cleanliness, infection control, stock management and equipment reporting
Communicate effectively with the wider hospital team and use imaging IT systems to support a smooth, efficient service
Key Skills / Qualifications:
Experience working within an Imaging Department and/or a private healthcare setting would be beneficial, though not essential, as full training will be provided
A friendly, patient‑centred approach with a genuine commitment to delivering high‑quality customer service
Basic IT literacy and enthusiasm to learn departmental systems, including RIS and PACS
Clear understanding of the importance of confidentiality, dignity and respect in a healthcare setting
Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to respond to the changing needs of the service
Benefits
At King Edward VII's 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
Interest free travel loan
Private healthcare (Eligible after 12m)
Bicycle Loan Scheme
Retailer discounts
Employee Assistance Programme
Part of a Globally Trusted Healthcare Group
When you join King Edward VII, 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: careers@bupa.com
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King Edwards VII HospitalAt Cromwell Hospital, we have a great team of determined and loyal health care professionals. We’re continually investing in the world’s most advanced diagnostic and treatment technologies. That's why patients choose to come to us from across the UK, and more than 100 other countries around the world.
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