Job summary
Job summary
Are you looking for a new and rewarding challenge?
The Medical Imaging Department has a number of new vacancies for Band 3 Medical Imaging Assistants at both Leighton Hospital, Crewe and Victoria Infirmary, Northwich in the new CT department. We are looking for hardworking and enthusiastic individuals to join our dynamic and welcoming team.
You will be part of a multidisciplinary team working alongside not only Radiologists and Radiographers, but a wide range of healthcare professionals.
Responsibilities
* Patient centred working: assist patients when in the imaging department and prepare them for imaging.
* Communication: with patients, relatives, porters and other health care professionals.
* Moving and Handling; in house training will be provided.
* IT skills: Recording of information on the Radiology information system.
* Cannulation: Previous experience is desirable but in-house training will be supported.
Team-working is at the centre of medical imaging. The successful candidate must be able to work well as part of a team and have excellent interpersonal skills.
You should be reliable, self-motivated and flexible in your approach to the working environment.
Delivery of a high standard of patient care is essential to this role. A Level 3 Award in Employment and Personal Learning skills in Health or NVQ 3 in Hospital Health Care are the preferred qualifications for this role. Candidates working towards one of these or with a suitable alternative qualification will be considered.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week to include shift and weekend work. The hours will be worked over a 13‑hour day. Part-time applicants are welcome to apply but will be expected to participate fully in evening and weekend duties.
About us
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond.
The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008. We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health. The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP).
During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its PPE safety campaigns and for staff welfare initiatives. At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that to give patients the best quality, compassionate care we also need to look after our colleagues.
Details
Date posted
04 March 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 per year, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
412-DCSS-7789713
Job locations
Leighton Hospital and Victoria Infirmary Northwich, Middlewich Road, Crewe, CW1 4QJ
Job responsibilities
1. To adhere to Departmental and Trust policies and ensure others do so.
2. To assist Radiologists during Imaging procedures.
3. To assist Radiographers during Imaging procedures.
4. To communicate effectively with patients and colleagues in order to facilitate effective care and treatment.
5. To support patients prior, during and after procedures.
6. Comply with Infection Prevention and Control (IP&C) policies and procedures as appropriate to their role and responsibilities in their individual work setting.
7. Staff are required to be personally accountable for their actions and be responsible for their own compliance in relation to IP&C policies, protocols or advice.
8. To perform duties in a caring and professional manner.
9. To promote communication by attending and participating in departmental meetings.
10. To manage workloads efficiently and effectively.
11. To participate in KSF appraisal.
12. To perform to consistently high quality standards.
13. Prepare the clinical environment for safe practice by ensuring appropriate cleanliness and that materials and equipment are available for carrying out agreed clinical procedures.
14. Attend all Mandatory training as directed by the Trust.
15. Report incidents where procedures fail or do not have the intended effect.
16. Maintain up-to-date skills and knowledge, and maintain an awareness of patient-led service issues.
17. Maintain a personal portfolio.
18. Adhere to Trust policy, procedures and guidelines.
19. Adhere to Trust standards of behaviour and expected performance.
20. Participate in KSF appraisal.
21. Participate in the departmental shift system to provide and maintain a quality service.
22. Perform to consistently high quality standards.
23. Contribute to the development of teams, individuals and self to enhance performance.
24. Create, maintain and enhance working relationships with wards, clinicians and staff.
25. Work towards obtaining the necessary skills to meet the requirements of the competency framework.
26. Perform miscellaneous duties as requested by the Service Manager.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
* NVQ level 3 or equivalent education level (A Levels or access course)
Communication skills
Essential
* Communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Essential
* Ability to work in a team
Desirable
* Experience in Radiology department
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.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants 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 are also subject to this requirement.
Employer details
Employer name
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Leighton Hospital and Victoria Infirmary Northwich, Middlewich Road, Crewe, CW1 4QJ
Employer's website
https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/
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