Imaging Assistant
The closing date is 04 April 2026
Job summary
Imaging Support Worker - Join Our Growing Team
We are looking for a motivated and adaptable individual to join our Imaging team, working across a variety of modalities--including CT and MRI--at both Basildon Hospital and our Community Diagnostic Centres.
In this rewarding role, you will play a key part in supporting high-quality patient care. You will be responsible for preparing patients for their scans, ensuring they feel informed, reassured, and comfortable throughout their visit. Maintaining a safe, organised environment will be central to your work, along with assisting the clinical team to deliver an excellent experience for every patient.
You will work closely with radiographers and the wider multidisciplinary team, contributing to smooth patient pathways and helping uphold the highest standards within our Imaging service.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about patient care and keen to develop their skills. Care Certificate training is available, making this a great entry point into a career within healthcare or imaging services.
If you are caring, reliable, and enthusiastic about supporting patients during their diagnostic journey, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
Chaperone Scans
Ensure a positive patient experience throughout the patient journey
Attend regular teams' meetings
Ensure safety and comfort of patients (before, during and after allprocedures/scans, specifically paying attention to the Oxygen requirements of our patients.
Assist where necessary with Clinical Procedures under the supervision of Registered Nurses.
Monitor, record and report changes in patients' condition, as directed by Registered NursesAcquire knowledge and skills to be able to complete relevant documentation e.g. care given and the recording of observations.
Implement the Trusts infection control policy preventing cross infection
Maintain an up to date working knowledge of Trust/local policies and procedures
Undertake Stock rotation and deep cleaning within the department
Demonstrate a professional approach to teaching junior staff.
Raise clinical incident reports as and when necessary
Report faulty equipment to the nurse/radiographer/sonographer in charge
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well-being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Details
Date posted
30 March 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours
Reference number
390-CSS-BA-0090
Job locations
Basildon
Nethermayne
Basildon
SS16 5NL
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Basildon
Nethermayne
Basildon
SS16 5NL
Employer's website
https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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