Job overview

Are you passionate about delivering outstanding patient care and supporting high-quality diagnostic services? We are looking for a motivated and compassionate Imaging Support Worker to join our busy Diagnostic Imaging team.

In this rewarding and varied role, you will play a vital part in ensuring patients receive a safe, efficient and positive experience throughout their imaging journey. Working closely with radiographers, radiologists and multidisciplinary colleagues, you will support the delivery of a wide range of diagnostic imaging services while providing excellent care and reassurance to patients.

As a member of the support team, you will combine hands-on patient care with administrative, technical and procedural responsibilities. You will assist with imaging examinations, manage and prepare equipment, support the effective use of Radiology Information Systems (RIS) and Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS), and help maintain smooth day-to-day department operations.

You will be confident working independently within established protocols, using your judgement and initiative to prioritise tasks and respond to patient and service needs. Your knowledge of imaging examinations and procedures will enable you to answer patient queries, support colleagues and contribute to the delivery of a high-quality, patient-centred service.

Main duties of the job

Undertake initial patient identification and screening checks, escalating any concerns.

Assist with patient transfers, positioning and manual handling.

Support vulnerable patients and those with additional needs.

Prepare examination rooms and set up equipment for complex and interventional procedures.

Assist practitioners with aseptic and clean techniques.

Check emergency equipment availability and functionality.

Clear and decontaminate equipment after procedures.

Remove cannulas and undertake cannulation where trained and authorised.

Prepare PPE and patient-handling equipment such as hoists.

Recognise deteriorating or unwell patients and escalate concerns.

Take and record observations where trained and authorised.

Support accurate record keeping throughout the patient pathway.

Perform routine equipment checks such as QA and daily checks

Identify, document and report equipment faults or non-conformities.

Move and prepare mobile imaging equipment, ultrasound machines, X-ray units and MRI coils.

Support students, trainees and new staff.

To have a flexible approach to working and to participate in duties between 08:00 and 20:00 Monday to Sunday including bank holidays on a pro rata basis.

Working for our organisation

We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people.

We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.

By working together, we make a real difference for our patients, each other, and our community. Every role matters in delivering the exceptional, person‑centred care we’re proud of.

We’re committed to a compassionate, inclusive culture where kindness is championed, differences are valued, and diversity makes us stronger.

We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential. We prioritise staff wellbeing  – and yes, we even have a pool! 

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