Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Clinical Imaging Assistant Ultrasound - WCH

The closing date is 04 January 2026

Job summary

We are looking for a self-motivated compassionate, caring, enthusiastic and hard-working individual to help and support the clinical staff within the Clinical Imaging Department. Although based at the West Cornwall Community Diagnostic Centre at Penzance Hospital the post-holder will be required to travel to community sites and hospitals on an ad-hoc basis and therefore a driving licence is essential.

Previous experience working with patients or customers and basic clerical/keyboard skills and computer literacy are essential for the post. Previous experience as a carer would be desirable.

This is a permanent full-time post working 37.5 hours per week and commitment to out of hours and weekend work may be required. Applications from those looking for part time hours will be considered.

Main duties of the job

The Clinical Imaging Assistant will be required to undertake a very wide range of duties under the direct supervision of the Clinical Imaging staff, and these will encompass clerical, patient care and the transportation of patients to all Imaging departments.

You will need to be an excellent communicator with good inter-personal skills, have a practical approach and mechanical aptitude. A good general education is necessary including being computer literate with good IT skills.

About us

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with

visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.

We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.

The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.

Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research active organisation.

It's establishedSouth WestClinical School in Cornwall exists to promote clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence-based activities. Read their research paper to find out more.

Details

Date posted

19 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

156-7452836

Job locations

WCH Community Diagnostic Centre

WCH Hospital

Penzance

TR18 2PF


Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

  • Identity Checks
  • Professional registration and qualification checks
  • Employment history and reference checks
  • Occupational Health clearance
  • Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
  • Right to work in the UK

For further information please visit:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation

We reserve the right to close this advert early.

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

  • Identity Checks
  • Professional registration and qualification checks
  • Employment history and reference checks
  • Occupational Health clearance
  • Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
  • Right to work in the UK

For further information please visit:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation

We reserve the right to close this advert early.

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

  • Good education to include Grade A-C GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics and/or relevant NVQ Level 2

Desirable

  • Experience of working in Ultrasound as an assistant

Exeperience in healthcare

Essential

  • Prior experience of working with the general public
  • Computer literate with basic IT skills

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working within the NHS of Healthcare system

Practical/Intellectual Skills

Essential

  • Effective and adaptable communication skills
  • Ability to work quickly and efficiently to a consistently high standard

Desirable

  • Knowledge of aseptic non technique and sterile procedures
  • Able to complete pre-procedural checks in at least one modality
  • Basic patient observation skills

Disposition / Adjustment

Essential

  • Take responsibility for developing one self and motivated to learn
  • Flexible in working patterns and location

Desirable

  • Flexible approach to work. Ability to demonstrate commitment (through a collective agreement) to provide out of hours work, which may include Bank Holiday periods.
Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

  • Good education to include Grade A-C GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics and/or relevant NVQ Level 2

Desirable

  • Experience of working in Ultrasound as an assistant

Exeperience in healthcare

Essential

  • Prior experience of working with the general public
  • Computer literate with basic IT skills

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working within the NHS of Healthcare system

Practical/Intellectual Skills

Essential

  • Effective and adaptable communication skills
  • Ability to work quickly and efficiently to a consistently high standard

Desirable

  • Knowledge of aseptic non technique and sterile procedures
  • Able to complete pre-procedural checks in at least one modality
  • Basic patient observation skills

Disposition / Adjustment

Essential

  • Take responsibility for developing one self and motivated to learn
  • Flexible in working patterns and location

Desirable

  • Flexible approach to work. Ability to demonstrate commitment (through a collective agreement) to provide out of hours work, which may include Bank Holiday periods.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

WCH Community Diagnostic Centre

WCH Hospital

Penzance

TR18 2PF


Employer's website

https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

WCH Community Diagnostic Centre

WCH Hospital

Penzance

TR18 2PF


Employer's website

https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Team Lead Ultrasonographer

Joseph Moore

Joseph.Moore1@nhs.net

01872255199

Details

Date posted

19 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

156-7452836

Job locations

WCH Community Diagnostic Centre

WCH Hospital

Penzance

TR18 2PF


Supporting documents

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