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Job overview

The Royal Marsden Hospital is one of Europe’s largest Oncology centres and was the world’s first hospital dedicated to cancer research, diagnosis, treatment, and education, with sites in Chelsea and Sutton our new Cavendish Square site which opened in April 2021.

We are currently inviting applications from enthusiastic individuals to join the Diagnostic Radiology team at our Chelsea   site in Central London.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, and experienced imaging or healthcare assistant to join our dedicated team. We are particularly interested in response from a radiology assistants or HCA with radiology and outpatient experience.
 We provide excellent opportunities for professional and personal development in a well-resourced environment.

Key skills required:     

• Evidence of effective interpersonal skills with particular ability to liaise with multidisciplinary team members.
• Experience of working in a pressurised environment.
• Experience of working in relevant care environment, e.g. within a hospital in a radiology or OPD department.

The successful candidate should be a highly motivated individual with good communication skills Punctual, presentable and courteous at all times and be able to remain calm under pressure.

For further information and to arrange an informal visit please contact Victoria Kataike 

Main duties of the job

The Imaging Assistant will be responsible for assisting in the timely, efficient and courteous provision of the Diagnostic Imaging service. This will include:

Communicating appointment details to patients both by phone and in writing
Ensuring that all patients are appropriately prepared and ready for imaging at the required time
Assisting radiographers and Radiologists in the performance of Diagnostic Imaging examination and procedures, in CT this is working between on 2 floors
Provision of appropriate patient care

The post-holder will be required to work closely with a team of highly skilled professionals to facilitate the smooth running of the Department.  Key working relationships in the department will be with the imaging, medical, clerical and nursing staff. In addition there will be contact with Consultants and their secretaries throughout the Trust and other Health Services. The Imaging department also works within a high quality management system and has  been awarded QSI Accreditation by UKAS since February 

The post holder will also provide cover for the reception desk as needed and will be required to handle enquiries from patients, their carers and Trust and non-Trust staff in person or by telephone/post.

The post holder will have patient contact, both adult and paediatric, including contact with the terminally ill. Patient presentation will include the unconscious, incapacitated, confused and those with physical and mental disabilities.

Working for our organisation

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals – one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey – as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits and learning and development opportunities. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.