Senior Imaging Support Worker

University Hospitals Sussex; Chichester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS healthcare provider is hiring a Senior Imaging Clinical Support Worker for its Imaging Department at St Richard’s Hospital, Chichester. The role involves assisting with patient care and supporting the team in imaging procedures. Candidates should have prior healthcare experience and be flexible in a fast-paced environment. This permanent role offers a salary of £24,937 - £26,598 per annum and encourages diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Benefits

Wellbeing programme for staff

Flexible working options

Comprehensive training and support

Qualifications

• Previous healthcare experience is essential.
• Experience in Radiology/Imaging Department is beneficial.
• Willingness to learn and develop skills further.

Responsibilities

• Assist Radiographers and Radiologists in imaging procedures.
• Coordinate workflow in specific Imaging areas.
• Ensure patient care and dignity are maintained.

Skills

Patient Care

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Ability to Work in a Team

Excellent Communication Skills

Education

Maths and English GCSE at grades 4 and above / C

Healthcare related NVQ

Care Certificate

Job description

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Main area Senior Imaging Support Grade Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week (Weekdays, weekends and evenings and nights) Job ref 279-7187078-DEC25

Employer University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site St Richards Hospital Town Chichester Salary £24,937 - £26,598 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 05/01/2026 23:59

At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to deliver Excellent Care Everywhere for our patients, our people and our communities. Whatever your role here at UHSussex you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us deliver Excellent Care Everywhere. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We value compassion, inclusion and respect as core values . We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research , we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

As part of our commitment to access for all, please see the different ways you can access the application form: https://apps.trac.jobs/accessibility?_ts=1

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Job overview

Join Our Imaging Team at St Richard’s Hospital, Chichester

We are pleased to be expanding our Imaging Department at St Richard’s Hospital as part of ongoing improvements to patient care and service delivery.

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Senior Imaging Clinical Support Workers to join our established, friendly, and dynamic team. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a key department within the hospital, working in a supportive and professional environment.

As a Senior Imaging Clinical Support Worker, you will work alongside Radiographers and Radiologists to help ensure the smooth running of the Imaging Department. Your role will involve assisting with the care of patients undergoing a variety of imaging procedures.

• Hardworking and dependable
• Flexible and able to adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Team players with a positive, can-do attitude
• Confident in supporting patients during sensitive and sometimes complex examinations

Previous healthcare experience is essential, and while this is not a new role, full support and training will be provided to help you carry out your duties confidently across Imaging specialities.

If you’re passionate about patient care and want to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

This dynamic and evolving role will include coordinating the workflow in specific Imaging areas, assisting Radiographers in the preparation of patients and equipment for imaging examinations, ensuring pre-examination checks and information are available, liaising with wards and porters, assisting with patient transfers and the orientation of patients around the department.

As part of the role you will also perform caring activities for the patients ensuring patients' needs and privacy and dignity are met.

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

Candidate Pack

This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria. Applicants for the Senior HCA role must be able to evidence a minimum of 2 years’ experience in the same role (Band 3 HCA within the NHS) to meet the salary requirements to qualify for sponsorship.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Actively participate as a member of the Imaging Department team and contribute towards the smooth and efficient running of the Department
• This is a dynamic, evolving role which will include coordinating the workflow within Imaging modalities, assisting Radiographers with patient flow, preparing and positioning equipment and assisting Radiographers and Radiologists with the positioning of patients for imaging examinations and assisting with patient transfers to and from the wards when required
• The ability to work with in-patients and out-patients requiring imaging examinations
• To act a trouble shooter between the multi-disciplinary team to ensure timely imaging
• Ensure provision of the highest standards of care.
• Assist the radiographers in giving individualised care to the patients.
• Perform caring activities such as preparing patients for their Imaging examinations and caring for patients following examinations, ensuring patients’ needs, privacy and dignity are met
• Assist the radiographers with the care and preparation of the Imaging equipment, to include ensuring cleanliness of equipment, setting up sterile trollies, preparing contrast media.
• Perform administrative and clerical duties across the department as required, including reception cover, appointment bookings and data entry on all necessary clinical systems.
• To work 37.5 hours, to include evening, night and weekend working.
• Some cross site working may be required.

Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

Person specification

Qualifications/experience

• Maths and English GCSE at grades 4 and above / C
• Experience in Radiology/Imaging Department
• Healthcare related NVQ
• Care Certificate

Knowledge and experience

• Good Interpersonal skills/ Patient Care
• Evidence of continued learning/ Willingness to learn
• Ability to mentor and teach
• Able to resolve and deal with basic issues and complaints

Skills

• Ability to organise and manage workload
• Demonstrating a professional attitude
• Ability to manage, organise workload and use initiative
• Demonstrating willingness to learn and develop own skills as well as others
• Ability to communicate with members of staff and the public efficiently
• Proficient use of IT
• Able to assess aspects of patient care - e.g. Ability to notice and react to a deteriorating patient
• Cannulation
• Setting up the sterile trolley
• ECDL

Eqiality, Diversity & Inclusion

• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

Important information for applicants:

A Note on AI Use in Applications

We value the individuality and authenticity that each candidate brings to the application process. While AI tools are increasingly accessible, we strongly discourage their use in completing your application. Your responses should reflect your own voice, experiences, and motivations—elements that are essential to a fair and accurate evaluation. Applications that rely heavily on AI-generated content may misrepresent your abilities and could result in your application being rejected. We encourage you to take the time to present your genuine self, as this helps us better understand your potential and ensures a transparent selection process.

Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.

Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.

Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.

DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check . We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure you meet this criteria.

UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications

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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

This advert has been capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, it will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in this post to prevent you from missing out on applying for this opportunity.

Name Rebecca Snell Job title Superintendent Radiographer Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01243 788122 Additional information

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