KIMS Hospital

Imaging Assistant - Bank - SMC

The closing date is 31 May 2026

Job summary

Bank Imaging Assistant - Sevenoaks

Location: Sevenoaks Medical Centre, TN13 2JDContract: Bank - Zero Hours ContractHourly Rate: £13.20 per hour + Holiday PayHours: Between Monday and Saturday, shifts between 8:00am – 8:00pm 

Are you an imaging assistant or healthcare assistant with experience in working in a hospital or outpatient clinic? Do you want to further your career in a modern private healthcare setting?

Role Overview

At Sevenoaks Medical Centre, part of KIMS Hospital, we are committed to delivering healthcare at its best. We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Imaging Assistant to support our Imaging team in delivering exceptional patient care in line with the KIMS vision and clinical strategy.

This is a rotational role, providing both clinical and administrative support across ultrasound, mammography, MRI, CT and cross-sectional imaging. You will play a vital role in ensuring patients feel supported, informed and cared for throughout their imaging journey, while maintaining the highest standards of safety, dignity and confidentiality.

Main duties of the job

  • Support patients before, during and after imaging procedures, ensuring comfort, dignity, privacy and reassurance at all times, while helping to reduce anxiety and promote independence.
  • Assist Radiologists, Radiographers, Mammographers and the Imaging team with diagnostic and interventional procedures including biopsies, aspirations, FNAs, ultrasound-guided injections and mammography stereo procedures.
  • Provide hands-on support within MRI and CT lists, helping ensure smooth patient flow and efficient running of imaging sessions.
  • Use Compucare, RIS and PACS systems safely and accurately, maintaining clear, confidential and up-to-date patient records.
  • Champion infection prevention and control, contribute to continuous quality improvement, maintain clean, stocked and safe working environments, and work in line with KIMS policies and procedures.

About us

At KIMS Hospital, we value our people above all else. That’s why we focus on creating an environment where you feel supported, valued, and empowered to achieve your career goals. We offer an attractive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing—physically, financially, and emotionally.

  • Competitive Hourly Rate + Holiday Pay
  • Free Staff Parking
  • Pension Scheme
  • Free Eye Test

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and a Disability Confident Employer, committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

If you have any questions or would like more information, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with Diane on 01622 237634 or email recruitment@kims.org.uk.

Details

Date posted

20 April 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.20 an hour Plus holiday pay

Contract

Bank

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

3330

Job locations

Sevenoaks Medical Centre

London Road

Weavering

Sevenoaks

Kent

TN13 2JD


Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information regarding this role please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information regarding this role please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Hold an NVQ Level 2 or 3 (or equivalent) in health and social care

Experience

Essential

  • Have experience as a Healthcare Assistant or Imaging Assistant in a hospital or outpatient clinic.
  • Have a caring, compassionate and patient-focused approach with a genuine interest in delivering high-quality healthcare
  • Have strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

  • Have knowledge of radiology workflows and systems such as RIS, PACS and Compucare
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Hold an NVQ Level 2 or 3 (or equivalent) in health and social care

Experience

Essential

  • Have experience as a Healthcare Assistant or Imaging Assistant in a hospital or outpatient clinic.
  • Have a caring, compassionate and patient-focused approach with a genuine interest in delivering high-quality healthcare
  • Have strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

  • Have knowledge of radiology workflows and systems such as RIS, PACS and Compucare

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

KIMS Hospital

Address

Sevenoaks Medical Centre

London Road

Weavering

Sevenoaks

Kent

TN13 2JD


Employer's website

https://kims.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

KIMS Hospital

Address

Sevenoaks Medical Centre

London Road

Weavering

Sevenoaks

Kent

TN13 2JD


Employer's website

https://kims.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Imaging Assistant - Bank - SMC

Diane Arthur

diane.arthur@kims.org.uk

Details

Date posted

20 April 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.20 an hour Plus holiday pay

Contract

Bank

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

3330

Job locations

Sevenoaks Medical Centre

London Road

Weavering

Sevenoaks

Kent

TN13 2JD


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