James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Apprentice Imaging assistant CT/MRI

The closing date is 25 September 2025

Job summary

We are looking for an Apprentice Imaging department Assistant, to train and work alongside our team within the CT/MRI Imaging Department. Most patients will have some form of imaging as part of their pathway and we are currently looking to expand our workforce to meet our needs.

Main duties of the job

Liaising and booking inpatient and ED scans to ensure good patient flow and a timely diagnostic service.

Assist the patients with the process - mobilising, changing etc.

Attending patients at reception.

Stocktaking and cleaning between patients.

About us

We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.

Details

Date posted

11 September 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14,722 a year per annum.

Contract

Apprenticeship

Duration

15 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

177-EMER-7426235

Job locations

James Paget University Hospitals NHS foundation trust

Lowestoft Road

Gorleston

NR316LA


Job description

Job responsibilities

The assistants work alongside radiographers, radiologists, nurses and porters on a daily basis to ensure all patients attending receive a good experience. Our patients primarily come from Inpatient areas, the Emergency department, GP, Outpatient referrals and other community locations.This role requires the successful candidate to undertake admin and clinical duties as specified in the job description.As part of the role the successful candidate will be required to complete a Level 2 Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship Standard. You will be employed on a 15 month fixed term contract for 37.5 hours per week. The successful candidate will have a minimum of four GCSE's grade 3/D or above including Maths and English or equivalent qualifications.

In order to qualify for funding individuals must:

be aged 16 or above not be enrolled on another apprenticeship, or another DfE funded FE/HE programme, at the same time as any new apprenticeship they start spend at least 50% of their working hours in England over the duration of the apprenticeship have the right to work in England be a citizen of a country within the European Economic Area (EEA) (including other countries determined within the EEA or those with bilateral agreements), or have the right of abode in the UK, and have been ordinarily resident in the EEA (including other countries determined within the EEA or those with bilateral agreements), or a non-EEA citizen with permission from the UK government to live in the UK, (not for educational purposes) and have been ordinarily resident in the UK for at least the previous three years before the start of learning

Please ensure that you clearly state your qualifications in your applications; e.g. if asked for a GCSE Maths qualification simply writing 'Maths, 3' is not sufficient.

For a detailed JD please see attachment

Job description

Job responsibilities

The assistants work alongside radiographers, radiologists, nurses and porters on a daily basis to ensure all patients attending receive a good experience. Our patients primarily come from Inpatient areas, the Emergency department, GP, Outpatient referrals and other community locations.This role requires the successful candidate to undertake admin and clinical duties as specified in the job description.As part of the role the successful candidate will be required to complete a Level 2 Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship Standard. You will be employed on a 15 month fixed term contract for 37.5 hours per week. The successful candidate will have a minimum of four GCSE's grade 3/D or above including Maths and English or equivalent qualifications.

In order to qualify for funding individuals must:

be aged 16 or above not be enrolled on another apprenticeship, or another DfE funded FE/HE programme, at the same time as any new apprenticeship they start spend at least 50% of their working hours in England over the duration of the apprenticeship have the right to work in England be a citizen of a country within the European Economic Area (EEA) (including other countries determined within the EEA or those with bilateral agreements), or have the right of abode in the UK, and have been ordinarily resident in the EEA (including other countries determined within the EEA or those with bilateral agreements), or a non-EEA citizen with permission from the UK government to live in the UK, (not for educational purposes) and have been ordinarily resident in the UK for at least the previous three years before the start of learning

Please ensure that you clearly state your qualifications in your applications; e.g. if asked for a GCSE Maths qualification simply writing 'Maths, 3' is not sufficient.

For a detailed JD please see attachment

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Minimum of four GCSE's grade 3/D or above including Maths and English or equivalent.

Skills and knowledge

Essential

  • Demonstrates an ability to work in a team
  • Awareness and understanding of the importance of confidentiality
  • Gain maximum benefit from the apprenticeship

Desirable

  • Aware of the importance of infection control
  • Demonstrates compassion and empathy

Knowledge and experience

Essential

  • Demonstrates an awareness of CT/MRI
  • Evidence of computer literacy

Desirable

  • Mentions the JPUH in the application
  • Demonstrates an awareness of maintaining high standards of record keeping
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Minimum of four GCSE's grade 3/D or above including Maths and English or equivalent.

Skills and knowledge

Essential

  • Demonstrates an ability to work in a team
  • Awareness and understanding of the importance of confidentiality
  • Gain maximum benefit from the apprenticeship

Desirable

  • Aware of the importance of infection control
  • Demonstrates compassion and empathy

Knowledge and experience

Essential

  • Demonstrates an awareness of CT/MRI
  • Evidence of computer literacy

Desirable

  • Mentions the JPUH in the application
  • Demonstrates an awareness of maintaining high standards of record keeping

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.

Employer details

Employer name

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

James Paget University Hospitals NHS foundation trust

Lowestoft Road

Gorleston

NR316LA


Employer's website

https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

James Paget University Hospitals NHS foundation trust

Lowestoft Road

Gorleston

NR316LA


Employer's website

https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Head of CT/MRI

Chris Ellis

christopher.ellis@jpaget.nhs.uk

01493452098

Details

Date posted

11 September 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14,722 a year per annum.

Contract

Apprenticeship

Duration

15 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

177-EMER-7426235

Job locations

James Paget University Hospitals NHS foundation trust

Lowestoft Road

Gorleston

NR316LA


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