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University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Imaging Care Assistant- Southwest Imaging and Training Academy

The closing date is 15 September 2025

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Job summary

Imaging Care Assistant - SWITA

Location: South West Imaging and Training Academy (SWITA), with occasional shifts at Derriford Hospital

Join our welcoming imaging team at SWITA, where compassion, teamwork, and learning thrive. As an Imaging Care Assistant, you'll support patients during ultrasound procedures and help maintain a safe, efficient clinical space.

Your Role: o Chaperone and assist patients during ultrasound appointments o Keep clinical rooms clean and well-equipped o Support audits and equipment checks o Help learners feel confident and supported o Adapt to varied tasks to keep the department running smoothly

Why SWITA: o Three modern ultrasound rooms o Supportive team culture built on kindness and learning o Dynamic environment with training opportunities

You Are: o Compassionate, reliable, and detail-oriented o A team player who supports patients and learners alike o Flexible and proactive in your approach

12-month FTC or secondment, with potential to become permanent. Preference given to internal Trust staff and NHS 'At Risk' candidates across Devon.

For informal visits or questions, contact Sarah Dunn:sarahdunn1@nhs.net or 01752 437582

Apply today and help shape the future of diagnostic imaging.

Main duties of the job

To facilitate the throughput of patients attending SWITA to optimise the use of all resources and minimising delays.

Inputting, accessing or amending patient and other data on radiology management systems, portering systems, PACS and hospital information systems.

Providing information to patients about their procedures.

Providing reassurance, emotional and physical support to patients during their treatments.

Reporting any faults and undertake QA within their scope of practice.

To observe patients and undertake observations when required.

Conduct point of care testing when required.

Cannulate patients when required.

Assisting with the preparation of clinical rooms and equipment.

The post holder will have responsibility for the preparation of the training environments, maintaining equipment stock levels and ensuring resources are available for all training programmes.

Weekly Health and Safety Checks.

Please refer to the supporting documents section to retrieve the JD detailing the core responsibilities of this role

About us

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY.

If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100.

We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams.

It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Details

Date posted

01 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year Per Annum Pro Rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

216-SF-A7417520

Job locations

South West Imaging and Training Academy

14 William Prance Rd, Plymouth International Business Park,

Plymouth

PL6 5WR


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the supporting documents section to retrieve the JD detailing the core responsibilities of this role

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the supporting documents section to retrieve the JD detailing the core responsibilities of this role

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • oDemonstrable experience within a similar role in a large clinical setting.
  • oDemonstrable experience of team working.

Desirable

  • oRecent demonstrable healthcare experience, preferably in a hospital ward environment.
  • oDemonstrable experience of leadership qualities.

Qualifications

Essential

  • oGCSEs Grade A-D/3-9 in Maths and English or Functional Skills level 2 in Maths and English, Plus either
  • oNVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care or HCA UHP Level 3 or definitive evidence of working towards - 75% completed (or equivalent transferable qualification) OR, demonstrable equivalent experience (NVQ Level 3 equivalent) as a Healthcare Assistant in a Band 2 clinical role and agree to undertake the HCA UHP L3 course. Willing to undertake a competency based assessment at interview.. oUndertake and complete the Care Certificate training programme offered in-house

Aptitute & Abilities

Essential

  • Kind, caring and approachable
  • Polite and respectful.
Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • oDemonstrable experience within a similar role in a large clinical setting.
  • oDemonstrable experience of team working.

Desirable

  • oRecent demonstrable healthcare experience, preferably in a hospital ward environment.
  • oDemonstrable experience of leadership qualities.

Qualifications

Essential

  • oGCSEs Grade A-D/3-9 in Maths and English or Functional Skills level 2 in Maths and English, Plus either
  • oNVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care or HCA UHP Level 3 or definitive evidence of working towards - 75% completed (or equivalent transferable qualification) OR, demonstrable equivalent experience (NVQ Level 3 equivalent) as a Healthcare Assistant in a Band 2 clinical role and agree to undertake the HCA UHP L3 course. Willing to undertake a competency based assessment at interview.. oUndertake and complete the Care Certificate training programme offered in-house

Aptitute & Abilities

Essential

  • Kind, caring and approachable
  • Polite and respectful.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

South West Imaging and Training Academy

14 William Prance Rd, Plymouth International Business Park,

Plymouth

PL6 5WR


Employer's website

https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

South West Imaging and Training Academy

14 William Prance Rd, Plymouth International Business Park,

Plymouth

PL6 5WR


Employer's website

https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Practice Educator

Lisa Hurndall

lisa.hurndall@nhs.net

01752437437

Details

Date posted

01 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year Per Annum Pro Rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

216-SF-A7417520

Job locations

South West Imaging and Training Academy

14 William Prance Rd, Plymouth International Business Park,

Plymouth

PL6 5WR


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