Overview
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Applications are invited from enthusiastic and self-motivated individuals to join our X-Ray Department as a Band 3 Clinical Imaging Assistant. The post will support patients undergoing ultrasound and radiographic examinations, assist procedures when necessary, and ensure health and safety and infection control is adhered to.
Hours and location
The contracted hours are Full Time 37.5 hours per week across seven days. You will be on a shift rota at our Hillingdon and Mount Vernon Hospital sites.
Please note: this vacancy may close earlier than advertised, once a suitable number of applications have been received.
Main duties
* To provide support to the Imaging service, undertaking patient registration, workload management and assisting in the clinical environment to provide optimum patient care.
* To provide support to the radiologists, radiographers, and sonographers with patient care, and acting as a chaperone in the clinical environment to provide optimum patient care.
* To set up trolleys for imaging procedures, both sterile and non-sterile, using guidelines given.
* To assist the Radiologists and Radiographers in specialist sessions by taking responsibility for patient care throughout the examination, observing, assisting, and comforting when necessary.
* To deal with verbal and telephone requests.
* To assist effectively with patients in a variety of environments, e.g. multiple trauma cases, ultrasound, theatre, fluoroscopy suites, mammography; maintain a professional demeanour in potentially distressing circumstances.
* To maintain stock levels, when necessary, within the imaging department from the imaging stores.
About Us
The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services, including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics, and maternity services. The Trust's services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit, and outpatient clinics. We are focused on ensuring high quality, safe, and compassionate care, while we drive forward with the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.
Details
* Date posted: 27 August 2025
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change
* Band: Band 3
* Salary: £29,651 to £31,312 a year (incl. of HCAA)
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full-time
* Reference number: 394-MVCS-7235791
* Job locations: Hillingdon/Mount Vernon Hospital, Pield Heath Road, Uxbridge, UB8 3NN
Job Description and Person Specification
Job responsibilities: Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.
Person Specification
Essential
* Able to read and write English
* Able to work well under pressure
* Self-motivated
* Experience in health care setting
* Computer literate inclusive of Microsoft Office applications
* Ability to follow procedures and policies
* Ability to work quickly and efficiently to a consistently high standard
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Desirable
* NVQ in a patient care related subject
* Phlebotomy qualification/skills
* Knowledge of hospital systems
* Knowledge of current computer system, i.e. Cerner, IEP, Soliton and PACS
* Commitment to self-development
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: The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
* Address: Hillingdon/Mount Vernon Hospital, Pield Heath Road, Uxbridge, UB8 3NN
* Employer's website: https://www.thh.nhs.uk/index.php
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