Radiology Department Assistant

King's College Hospital MRI department is looking for a Radiology Department Assistant (RDA) to the join our dedicated MRI team. The role involves helping the radiographers to deliver a high quality service to our patients, with a mixture of clinical and clerical duties. Successful applicants will need to demonstrate compassion, patient care, commitment and effective communication and organisational skills., Your main duties will be to assist Radiographers and undertake a wide variety of tasks in the MRI Unit to ensure service efficiency, whilst contributing to the provision of high quality patient care and safety in accordance with agreed policies and procedures.

The role will consist of liaising with wards, porters and radiographers, radiologists, booking appointments, assisting with infection control procedures, ensure patients are prepared for their examinations, and getting procedural rooms ready for the day. You will also be expected to assist patients to change, replenish stock and answer telephone queries. A high standard of IT, written and oral skills is essential.

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of £1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.