Imaging Department Assistant
We are looking for an Imaging Department Assistant to join our busy and friendly team. You will need to work a rota that covers duties from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., seven days a week, working over 37.5 hours per week for full time across all three sites (Burton, Lichfield and Tamworth).
Key Responsibilities
* Assist with patient care, hoisting, changing, moving and administration within the Imaging department, and continue care where necessary throughout the imaging process.
* Assist healthcare professionals in performing imaging procedures, e.g., room preparation, preparation of contrast media, chaperoning of patients and general patient care.
* Support infection control measures in the Imaging Department, e.g., assist with preparation of rooms and cleaning up afterwards.
* Be responsible for general cleaning and assist in quality assurance programmes for associated equipment.
* Be responsible for stock control in the area.
* Assist in the training of new non‑radiographic staff, enabling them to become fully conversant with the duties applicable to them.
* Be familiar with and comply with the Health & Safety, Ionising Radiation and COSHH policies as outlined by the Trust or department.
* Ensure that all clinical and other information records are fully and accurately completed, including the radiology computer system and hospital information system.
Benefits
* Development opportunities, including professional and leadership development.
* Support through recruitment and beyond.
* Friendly, supportive and caring colleagues.
* Staff benefits such as employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes and car schemes.
Qualifications & Experience
* NVQ Level II or higher in Health & Social Care.
* Relevant experience in care.
* Experience in the NHS.
* Good communication skills.
* Awareness of information governance.
Application Dates
Closing date of applications: 4 May 2026
Interview date: 14 May 2026
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.
Employer
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
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