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Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Imaging Assistant

The closing date is 10 November 2025

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Job summary

We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Assistants to join our Imaging team at Charing Cross Hospital.

You will rotate through different areas of the department working together with the radiographers, nurses and doctors to help deliver a high quality patient focused service. This role requires a flexible approach to work. In helping to delivery our service this role will involve evening and weekend working within contracted hours on a rotational basis.

Charing Cross Hospital offers a comprehensive range of procedures over all modalities with both clinical and research work being undertaken. As part of the first Academic Health Science Centre, our aim is to provide world-class healthcare to our patients through excellence in research, education and training.

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust comprises of five hospitals - Charing Cross, Hammersmith, St Mary's, Queen Charlottes and Chelsea and the Western Eye Hospital - and integrating with Imperial College London, offers 50 clinical specialties and has one of the largest portfolios in the country.

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 interview about the flexibility you may need.

Main duties of the job

  • Assist with patient care whilst supporting the Professional team
  • Identify patients correctly using departmental Protocols and Procedures
  • Receive patients into the department and prepare them for their examination
  • To have a clear understanding of all procedures carried out within the Ultrasound Unit and the preparation required prior to the examination
  • Provide support and information to patients, carers and relatives where appropriate
  • Escort patients to the toilet as required
  • Support the radiographic and radiological staff when undertaking procedures and chaperone during intimate examinations as appropriate
  • Use equipment and accessories appropriately.
  • Ensure all patient appointments are kept to time to aid in the smooth running of the unit
  • Care for bed bound patients awaiting their examination within the Imaging department.

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 interview. .

Details

Date posted

27 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£30,074 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-WCCS-2226

Job locations

Charing Cross Hospital

London

W6 8RF


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

Essential

  • GCSE or Equivalent in English

Desirable

  • Experience in patient care. NVQ level 2 in healthcare related subject

Experience

Essential

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

Skills

Essential

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

Desirable

  • Key board skills
Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • GCSE or Equivalent in English

Desirable

  • Experience in patient care. NVQ level 2 in healthcare related subject

Experience

Essential

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

Skills

Essential

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

Desirable

  • Key board skills

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

Charing Cross Hospital

London

W6 8RF


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Charing Cross Hospital

London

W6 8RF


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ultrasound Modality Lead Superintendent

Vishal Pratap

vishal.pratap@nhs.net

02083830712

Details

Date posted

27 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£30,074 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-WCCS-2226

Job locations

Charing Cross Hospital

London

W6 8RF


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