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Job summary

Main area
Radiology
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Flexible working
  • Compressed hours
37.5 hours per week (Nights/Weekends)
Job ref
390-CSS-BA-0090
Employer
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Basildon
Town
Basildon
Salary
£25,760 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
04/04/2026 23:59

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Imaging Assistant

Band 3

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.

Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.

We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.

 

Job overview

Imaging Support Worker – Join Our Growing Team

We are looking for a motivated and adaptable individual to join our Imaging team, working across a variety of modalities—including CT and MRI—at both Basildon Hospital and our Community Diagnostic Centres.

In this rewarding role, you will play a key part in supporting high‑quality patient care. You will be responsible for preparing patients for their scans, ensuring they feel informed, reassured, and comfortable throughout their visit. Maintaining a safe, organised environment will be central to your work, along with assisting the clinical team to deliver an excellent experience for every patient.

You will work closely with radiographers and the wider multidisciplinary team, contributing to smooth patient pathways and helping uphold the highest standards within our Imaging service.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about patient care and keen to develop their skills. Care Certificate training is available, making this a great entry point into a career within healthcare or imaging services.

If you are caring, reliable, and enthusiastic about supporting patients during their diagnostic journey, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

Chaperone Scans

Ensure a positive patient experience throughout the patient journey

Attend regular teams’ meetings 

Ensure safety and comfort of patients (before, during and after all 
procedures/scans, specifically paying attention to the Oxygen requirements of our patients.

Assist where necessary with Clinical Procedures under the supervision of Registered Nurses.

Monitor, record and report changes in patients’ condition, as directed by Registered NursesAcquire knowledge and skills to be able to complete relevant documentation e.g. care given and the recording of observations.

Implement the Trusts infection control policy preventing cross infection

Maintain an up to date working knowledge of Trust/local policies and procedures

Undertake Stock rotation and deep cleaning within the department 

Demonstrate a professional approach to teaching junior staff.

Raise clinical incident reports as and when necessary

Report faulty equipment to the nurse/radiographer/sonographer in charge

Working for our organisation

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well-being 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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description.
 
We look forward to your application!
 
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.
 
Unfortunately, there is no Visa Sponsorship available for this role.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Care Certificate
  • Basic Literacy & Numeracy skills
Desirable criteria
  • Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Previous experience working with the Public
  • Previous experience working in a team
Desirable criteria
  • Previous HCA experience
  • Previous experience of working in a care environment

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Trust IDNHS Employers Diversity and Inclusion PartnersApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerArmed Forces Covenant Gold Awardhttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/kickstart-scheme-employer-resources/kickstart-scheme-brand-guidelinesStonewall Silver 2022Disability confident employerNHS Rainbow badgeNHS Pastoral CareNHS 75th Birthday

Applicant requirements

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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Donna Judd
Job title
CT Lead Radiographer
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0300 4431680
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