Job overview Imaging Assistants are an integral part of the Radiology Team providing a high standard of patient centered care to deliver and maintain a good patient experience. We are looking for individuals with: GCSE (or equivalent) in four subjects, including English Language and Mathematics Previous experience in a caring role/profession Committed to providing quality care Highly motivated and want to be a part of a dedicated team Excellent interpersonal skills and strong patient focus You will become part of a professional and caring workforce delivering high standards of care to our patients, which is both challenging and rewarding. The post will be a support role to patients undergoing tests and procedures, assisting consultants and radiographers performing radiology examinations. The Radiology facility at New Cross Hospital is a purpose-built unit completed in 2003, with excellent facilities for patients and staff. There is a brand new community diagnostic centre (CDC) with Radiology facilities at Cannock Chase Hospital. This post will require rotation across both sites as required by service needs. Applicants must be prepared to work flexibly to include early morning, evening and weekend shifts. Participation in the Bank/Statutory Holiday Rota is a requirement of this post. Advert To ensure safe and effective clinical practice To enhance the patient’s experience To manage and develop the performance of the team To ensure effective contribution to the delivery of the organisation’s objectives Working for our organisation The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We’re passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients. We are delighted that we have been rated as “Good” by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020. The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see the Trust website for the full job description and person specification attached to the vacancy. Flexible Working - As a major employer in the Black Country and West Birmingham region we are committed to supporting all employees to achieve a healthy work life balance. We want the Black Country and West Birmingham region to be the best place to work and as such will consider all requests to work flexibly taking into account personal and individual circumstances alongside the needs of the service. We encourage all prospective applicants to discuss their individual circumstances with the Recruiting Manager as part of the on-boarding process. Qualifications - Please be advised that if the post that you are applying for requires any level of qualification (e.g. A-Levels, Degree etc) or Professional Registration (e.g. Nursing and Midwifery Council, General Medical Council etc) you will be required to provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. By submitting your application you are giving the Trust permission to check the qualification certificates provided back to the source provider. Please note that a sample of all applicant’s qualifications will be checked with the educational institution or provider. Furthermore, a sample of all applicants’ qualifications will be checked back to the educational institution or provider to interview letters to further deter fraud. Visa/Sponsorship Information The Trust welcomes suitably qualified applicants including those who may require a Trust issued Certificate of Sponsorship. However, not all our roles are eligible for visa sponsorship. If you require sponsorship, we recommend applicants check whether the role is eligibility prior to applying. More information can be found on the UKVI website: Health and Care Worker Visa or Skilled Worker Visa .