Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic, reliable and highly motivated individuals to join our busy Radiology department at Mid and South Essex University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, as a Band 3 imaging assistants.
You will be required to rotate through different areas of the department including CT, Ultrasound and MRI. You will also be required to rotate through our outlying Community Hospitals from time to time. Staff are required to contribute to the 24hour service provided by the Radiology department. Nights are worked on rotation within a group of 10 staff.
It is essential you enjoy working with people and has a genuine interest in patient care.
You must have excellent communication skills, work well as part of a team, but also have the ability to use your initiative and work individually. On the job training will be provided.
Main duties of the job
The role of an imaging assistant is a clinical role; they provide support to a variety of staff groups including consultant radiologists, sonographers and radiographers across all imaging modalities.
Duties involve assisting with minor sterile procedures, chaperoning, coordinating patient lists and preparing patients for their examinations.
Our imaging assistants are required to provide support for the extended working week, therefore a commitment to work evenings and weekends is expected as part of core hours or as additional out of hours.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing 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
06 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,937 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Job share, Flexible working, Compressed hours
Reference number
390-CSS-BR-6127
Job locations
Broomfield
Court Road
Chelmsford
CM1 7ET
Job description Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting Radiology Assistant role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you?
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Job description Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting Radiology Assistant role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you?
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Person Specification Knowledge & Experience Essential
* Experience within patient/client environment
Desirable
* Previous experience working in an outpatient style environment
Education & Qualification Essential
* Evidence of good written and verbal communication skills
Desirable
* NVQ level 2/3 in Healthcare
Person Specification Knowledge & Experience Essential
* Experience within patient/client environment
Desirable
* Previous experience working in an outpatient style environment
Education & Qualification Essential
* Evidence of good written and verbal communication skills
Desirable
* NVQ level 2/3 in Healthcare
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
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Broomfield
Court Road
Chelmsford
CM1 7ET
Employer's website
https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Broomfield
Court Road
Chelmsford
CM1 7ET
Employer's website
https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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