Job summary
We are looking for a dedicated and proactive Imaging Assistant to join our CT and MRI team at Newham University Hospital. This role is vital in supporting the efficient delivery of imaging services, ensuring excellent patient care, and assisting in the coordination of departmental activities. Working closely with radiographers, superintendents, and other healthcare professionals, you will contribute to the smooth running of daily operations in a fast-paced clinical environment.
The post holder is to participate in an extended working day covering 8:00 to 20:00 7 days per week.
Main duties of the job
- Support the coordination and flow of CT/MRI inpatients, outpatients, and emergency cases to meet turnaround targets.
- Assist with patient preparation, including IV cannulation setup after training, and offer support before, during, and after procedures.
- The candidate must have completed formal cannulation training.
- Communicate effectively with radiologists, radiographers, clinicians, and patients to support timely service delivery.
- Book interpreters, manage DNAs, update patient information in RIS/PACS systems, and handle transport requests.
- Provide front-line support to patients including reassurance, communication, and assisting with dressing/undressing for scans.
- Maintain cleanliness, restock rooms, and manage equipment and supplies to meet clinical and infection control standards.
- Help monitor patient flow and ensure rooms are clean and ready for use between appointments.
- Contribute to a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment that upholds patient dignity, privacy, and rights.
- Participate in ongoing training and personal development as required.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
Desirable
- Healthcare knowledge and experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of basic education
Desirable
- NVQ level 3
- GCSE(5 grades- A-C)
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Healthcare knowledge and experience
Other
Essential
- Personal and people development
- Possess a positive attitude and be self-motivated
Communication
Essential
- Work as part of a team
- Communicate effectively at all levels across the Department
- Communicate with patients in an empathetic manner regarding their treatment and procedures
- Can demonstrate an enthusiastic, approachable and friendly manner
- Ability to communicate effectively, both written and oral
Specific requirements
Essential
- Ability to work flexible hours across sites to meet service requirements
- Manual dexterity and ability to manoeuvre patient and CT/MRI equipment.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
Desirable
- Healthcare knowledge and experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of basic education
Desirable
- NVQ level 3
- GCSE(5 grades- A-C)
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Healthcare knowledge and experience
Other
Essential
- Personal and people development
- Possess a positive attitude and be self-motivated
Communication
Essential
- Work as part of a team
- Communicate effectively at all levels across the Department
- Communicate with patients in an empathetic manner regarding their treatment and procedures
- Can demonstrate an enthusiastic, approachable and friendly manner
- Ability to communicate effectively, both written and oral
Specific requirements
Essential
- Ability to work flexible hours across sites to meet service requirements
- Manual dexterity and ability to manoeuvre patient and CT/MRI equipment.
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.
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.
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).
