Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Imaging Assistant

The closing date is 30 July 2025

Job summary

Are you a motivated and passionate individual ready to make a real impact in the NHS? Looking to take the next leap in your professional journey? Look no further!

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Imaging Assistant to join our team at the Wembley Community Diagnostic Centre, supporting our busy MRI and CT services as part of a new permanent extended hours model. You will be supporting a 7-day service, with routine shifts extending until midnight.

This role offers the unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge remote working technology in MRI, helping us deliver high-quality, efficient diagnostic care to a diverse local population.

The successful applicant will work closely with radiographers, consultants, and patients, supporting the smooth and effective delivery of imaging services. You will play a vital role in enhancing patient experience and service efficiency. A flexible approach is essential as the role includes weekend and late evening shifts.

You will also be expected to carry out a wide range of duties including:oAssisting clinical staff during diagnostic proceduresoPatient care and preparationoAdministrative and clerical tasksoStock and room management, including cleaning and equipment checks

If you are proactive, adaptable, and eager to work with new technologies in a supportive team environment, we want to hear from you!

Ready to take the next step in your healthcare career? Apply now!

Main duties of the job

As an Imaging Assistant you will be an essential part of ensuring smooth service delivery. This will include:

1) To assist and support the professional staff within the Imaging Directorate.

2) To maintain a high standard of patient care by carrying out assigned tasks.

3) To provide an efficient and reliable system for throughput of patients ensuring that the activity and needs of the unit are achieved.

4) To overseeing training of junior imaging assistants.

Your assigned tasks will broadly speaking be under four categories:

1) Clinical support.

2) Administrative and Clerical Support.

3) Stock take and Stock control support.

4) Cleaning and infection control precautions support.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at the interview.

Details

Date posted

16 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£30,546 to £32,207 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-WCCS-2043

Job locations

Trustwide

London

W2 1NY


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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

  • Level 3 (A or T-Level) qualifications or equivalent levels of experience
  • Completion of care certificate

Desirable

  • Previous training within related healthcare role

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience in a related healthcare role

Desirable

  • Experience of working within an Imaging department or within a multidisciplinary team in a clinical capacity

Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities

Essential

  • Interpersonal and organisational skills.
  • Cope with pressure.
  • Accuracy with an ability to understand protocols

Desirable

  • Cannulation skills
  • Conflict resolution
  • Teaching/training experience
Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

  • Level 3 (A or T-Level) qualifications or equivalent levels of experience
  • Completion of care certificate

Desirable

  • Previous training within related healthcare role

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience in a related healthcare role

Desirable

  • Experience of working within an Imaging department or within a multidisciplinary team in a clinical capacity

Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities

Essential

  • Interpersonal and organisational skills.
  • Cope with pressure.
  • Accuracy with an ability to understand protocols

Desirable

  • Cannulation skills
  • Conflict resolution
  • Teaching/training experience

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

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Trustwide

London

W2 1NY


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Trustwide

London

W2 1NY


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Modality Lead Radiographer

Matthew Buck

M.buck@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

16 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£30,546 to £32,207 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-WCCS-2043

Job locations

Trustwide

London

W2 1NY


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