Imaging Assistant

Transformationunitgm; Newmarket; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Newmarket is seeking an Imaging Assistant to deliver compassionate care under the guidance of healthcare professionals. The role involves preparing patients for radiological procedures and assisting with personal care, ensuring a safe environment. Candidates should possess NVQ level 3 and strong communication skills. This full-time position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in patient care while working within a supportive team structure.

Benefits

Flexible working

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Good level of written language and IT skills.
• Previous experience of being an Imaging Assistant or Health Care Support Worker.
• Evidence of ongoing CPD.

Responsibilities

• Work under the direction of a registered healthcare professional.
• Assist patients with personal hygiene and toileting.
• Prepare and support patients for a range of radiological examinations.

Skills

Good communication skills (written and verbal)

Ability to undertake extended tasks appropriate to competence

Plan and prioritise own workload

Demonstrate awareness with MRI safety issues

Ability to support patients

Education

NVQ level 3 or equivalent or has equivalent clinical experience

GCSE English Language and Maths A to C or 4-9 or functional skills or equivalent

Job description

Main area Radiology Grade 3 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time
• Flexible working

37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday 0830-1700hrs moving to 0800-1800hrs (4 days/week) then eventually 12 hour shifts/3 days /week) Job ref 179-7641550-C

Employer West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Newmarket Community Hospital Town Newmarket Salary £24,937 - £26,598 Per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 26/01/2026 23:59

Imaging Assistant

Job overview

Be responsible for providing a range of personal care to patients and for carrying out a range of clinical duties under the guidance of a registered healthcare professional. Undertake high quality, caring and compassionate personal care/clinical and associated duties under the direction and supervision of the registered professional both independently and working as part of the multi-disciplinary team.

As an Imaging assistant you make a valuable and important contribution to the delivery of high-quality healthcare in the Trust, at the Community Diagnostic Centre in Newmarket and at our community sites in Thetford and Sudbury. Your role is to support the registered professional in the delivery of safe, effective, compassionate care to patients and their relatives.

Initially you will be based at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust until your training is completed, thereafter this post will be based at the Community Diagnostic Centre in Newmarket.

Main duties of the job

• Work under the direction of a registered healthcare professional, participating in clinical care, prioritising workload appropriately and meeting competencies that safeguard practice and effectiveness.
• Work as part of a clinical care team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual, in a co-operative, professional and constructive manner.
• Assist patients with personal hygiene and toileting.
• Prepare and support patients for a range of radiological examinations and procedures ensuring confidentiality and patient privacy is maintained.
• Support moving and handling, use of mobility aids, correct patient positioning, and observe for pressure areas and skin integrity. Report findings to service manager/senior colleague if appropriate.
• Proactively review patient’s medical record/history to obtain relevant information in order to proceed with the examination/procedure for example e-GFR and previous imaging. Seek advice from senior radiographer or nurse if below set threshold.
• Organise/book relevant additional tests as required to ensure appropriate patient management and preparation e.g. pre-hydration requirements.
• Develop positive relationships with parents, families and carers as required for the duration of the examination/procedure. This involves developing trust and confidence in a very short space of time.

Please see the job description and person specification for further details.

Working for our organisation

#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community

We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.

The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.

Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.

We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see full job description to view main responsibilities of role.

With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.

We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.

Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?

Person specification

Education and qualifications

• • Good level of written language and IT skills
• • NVQ level 3 or equivalent or has equivalent clinical experience.
• • Evidence of ongoing CPD
• • Previous experience of being an Imaging Assistant or Health Care Support Worker
• • GCSE English Language and Maths A to C or 4 -9 or functional skills or equivalent

Experience and knowledge

• • Experience of working / communicating with the public.
• • Communication with a range of different people including service users, carers and members of the multidisciplinary team.
• • Demonstrate through previous experience the ability to elevate concerns.
• • Ability to work alone or in small team.
• • Demonstrates an awareness of the importance of keeping the clinical environment safe and clean.
• • Experience of working in a healthcare team environment
• • Evidence of research and understanding into Magnetic Resonance Imaging.

Skills and abilities

• • Good communication skills (written and verbal)
• • Plan and prioritise own workload.
• • Able to manage and organise own time effectively.
• • Ability to undertake extended tasks appropriate to competence.
• • Ability to support patients.
• • Demonstrate awareness with MRI safety issues.
• • Demonstrate the promotion of equality, diversity and rights of others.
• • Ability to complete patient records in accordance with policies and procedures.
• • Able to cope when patients are distressed or emotional. (Training and support will be provided)
• • Desire to learn.
• • Occupational health clearance to carry out duties of role.
• • Committed to delivering high standards of patient care.
• • Flexible approach to working hours and duties.
• • Ability to work in different locations.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

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