Community Car X-ray Clinical Imaging Assistant
The closing date is 13 January 2026
Job summary
The role of the CIA is essential to safe and efficient patient flow and management across the department and at home. Responding to the needs of the service to provide support to patients and the clinician during the examination and supporting pre and post procedure care. They will be the main driver of the x-ray car between the hospital base and patients' residence. A full driving licence is essential and the ability to use the in-car sat nav appliance.
The successful candidate will be required to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, assisting in the smooth running of the Community x-ray car. The post holder will also be expected to provide support to the multidisciplinary team across the wider clinical imaging service to deliver high standards of patient care.
Main duties of the job
To drive the community x-ray car and be responsible for carrying and assembling expensive X-ray equipment.
Assist with manual handling/positioning and provide reassurance to patients giving information about their procedures, managing patient expectation and helping to explain onward care.
Providing emotional and physical support to patients during their treatments including delivering personal care and hygiene help to patients.
Reporting any faults with equipment to the radiographer.
To facilitate the throughput of patients attending the Imaging Department to optimise the use of all resources and minimising delays.
To support service delivery during weekdays, weekends, evenings and bank holidays as part of a roster. This incorporates locations at RCHT and peripheral sites.
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 established South West Clinical 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.
Website: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/clinical-schools/royal-cornwall-hospitals-nhs-trust-clinical-school
https://doi.org/10.1177/17449871231209037
Details
Date posted
30 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
Depending on experience subject to confirmation of banding
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
156-7632733
Job locations
RCHT
Treliske
Truro
TR1 3LJ
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address
RCHT
Treliske
Truro
TR1 3LJ
Employer's website
https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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