Job summary
- Main area
- Radiology
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Fixed term: 10 months (Maternity cover ending 13.09.2026)
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job share
- Flexible working
- Compressed hours
- Job ref
- 390-CSS-BR-9883
- Employer
- Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Broomfield
- Town
- Chelmsford
- Salary
- £24,937 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 28/10/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Radiology 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
An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic, reliable and highly motivated individuals to join our busy Radiology department at Mid and South Essex University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, as a Band 3 imaging assistants.
The role requires rotation through different areas of the department including CT, Ultrasound and MRI. You will also be required to rotate through our outlying Community Hospitals from time to time. Staff are required to contribute to the 24hour service provided by the Radiology department. Nights are worked on rotation within a group of 10 staff.
It is essential the successful candidate enjoys working with people and has a genuine interest in patient care. You must have excellent communication skills, work well as part of a team, but also have the ability to use your initiative and work individually. On the job training will be provided.
If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today!
Please note no visa sponsorship is available for this role.
Main duties of the job
The role of an imaging assistant is a clinical role; they provide support to a variety of staff groups including consultant radiologists, sonographers and radiographers across all imaging modalities.
Duties involve assisting with minor sterile procedures, chaperoning, coordinating patient lists and preparing patients for their examinations.
Our imaging assistants are required to provide support for the extended working week, therefore a commitment to work evenings and weekends is expected as part of core hours or as additional out of hours.
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 full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description. We look forward to your application!
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
Person specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience within patient/client environment
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience working in an outpatient style environment
Education & Qualification
Essential criteria
- Evidence of good written communication skills
Desirable criteria
- NVQ level 2/3 in Healthcare
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Ben Herrera
- Job title
- CT Superintendent
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01245 514300
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