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Spire Healthcare, Thames Valley | Slough | Radiology Assistant | Private Hospital | Bank | Flexible Working
Spire Thames Valley Hospital is looking for an experienced and motivated Radiology Assistant to join our hardworking Radiology Department team.
As a key member of our imaging service, you'll play an important role in supporting patients through every stage of their diagnostic journey. Whether you're helping someone prepare for an examination, offering reassurance during a visit, or supporting the clinical team behind the scenes, your contribution helps ensure our patients receive safe, compassionate, and high-quality care.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the UK's leading independent healthcare providers, where you'll work alongside experienced colleagues in a modern environment focused on outstanding patient care, safety, and clinical excellence.
About the Role
As a Radiology Assistant, you will support the smooth day-to-day running of the imaging department while helping to deliver an excellent experience for every patient who attends the hospital.
You'll work closely with radiographers, radiologists, nurses, and administrative colleagues, ensuring patients feel welcomed, informed, and cared for throughout their visit. Your support will be essential in maintaining efficient clinical workflows and helping the team deliver high-quality diagnostic services.
At Spire, you'll work in a modern, patient-focused environment where quality and care come first.
Main duties of the job
Duties and Responsibilities
Support the imaging team in delivering outstanding patient care and service Welcome, prepare, and assist patients attending imaging appointments Assist with patient movement, positioning, comfort, and dignity during examinations Monitor patients and promptly report any concerns or changes in condition Support radiographers and other clinical colleagues during imaging procedures Assist with administrative tasks, including appointment coordination and patient documentation Ensure clinical areas are clean, organised, and ready for patient use Maintain accurate records in line with hospital policies and procedures Contribute to the safe and effective running of the Radiology Department Work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to support excellent clinical outcomes
About us Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services.
We have achieved our market leading position because of our Purpose, which is to 'make a positive difference to people's lives through outstanding personalised care'. Everyone at Spire is aligned to this purpose, which underpins a culture of respect, inclusion, passion and collaboration across our business, enabling us to achieve more than 98% of our hospitals being rated 'Good' or 'Outstanding' by the Regulators; these are sector leading standards.
Job description Job responsibilities
Why Join Us
Our Radiology team is supportive, welcoming, and passionate about delivering exceptional patient care. You'll be joining a close-knit group of colleagues who work collaboratively, value one another's contributions, and take pride in creating a positive experience for patients and staff alike.
Who we're looking for:
Contract: Bank
Days/Hours:
Previous experience working as a Healthcare Assistant or within a similar clinical support role Excellent communication and interpersonal skills A compassionate and caring approach to patient care Ability to remain calm, professional, and reassuring in a busy healthcare environment Strong organisational skills and attention to detail Ability to work independently while also contributing positively within a team Flexible and reliable with a proactive approach to work NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent (desirable) Cannulation experience (desirable but not essential) Commitment to delivering high standards of patient care, safety, and service excellenceBenefits
We offer competitive rates to our bank colleagues, alongside a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development and flexibility, including:
Weekly pay Flexible working Competitive rates with enhancements where applicable Blue Light Card discounts Spire for You rewards and wellbeing support Free uniform and DBS checkWe commit to our employees' wellbeing through work-life balance, ongoing development, support and reward.
Contact Information
For further information about this role please contact Alison Roberts on [email protected].
Closing Date
We're reviewing applications as they come in, so early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received a sufficient number of applications.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Please see above
Experience Essential
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Spire Healthcare Ltd
Address Wexham St, Wexham Street, Slough SL3 6NH
Slough
SL3 6NH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.spirehealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)