Job summary
The Nuclear Medicine Imaging Assistant plays a key role in supporting the safe and effective delivery of Nuclear Medicine and PET-CT services across the Trust's sites. Working within a busy and highly specialised environment, the post holder will contribute to the smooth running of clinical sessions, ensuring that patients receive high-quality, compassionate care at every stage of their pathway. As part of a multidisciplinary team--including Nuclear Medicine Technologists, Radiographers, Consultants, Nurses, Physicists, Radiation Protection Experts, and administrative staff--the Imaging Assistant helps facilitate accurate diagnostic imaging by supporting both clinical and administrative aspects of the service.
The role involves significant patient interaction, with responsibilities that include assisting with patient preparation, providing clear and empathetic communication, and ensuring a positive patient experience throughout the visit. The Imaging Assistant is also responsible for essential operational tasks such as room preparation, equipment quality control checks, data input, waste management, and stock organisation. Working flexibly across multiple hospital sites, the post holder must be able to adapt to changing demands, manage workload priorities, and maintain high standards of professionalism and confidentiality at all times.
Main duties of the job
This role will suit someone who is organised, patient-focused, and eager to develop within a highly specialised imaging environment. The post holder will play a critical part in supporting the delivery of a safe, efficient, and caring service, contributing to the department's commitment to the Trust's WeCare values and its ambition for excellence.
The main responsibility of the Imaging Assistant is to support Nuclear Medicine Technologists and Radiographers in the delivery of high-quality Nuclear Medicine and PET-CT imaging. This includes assisting with patient preparation, escorting patients, and providing clear explanations of procedures to ensure comfort, understanding, and cooperation.
Operational duties include preparing clinical rooms--such as injection and imaging rooms--ensuring stocks are replenished, equipment is clean and ready for use, and supporting aseptic setup of clinical trolleys where required. The post holder will take part in essential daily tasks such as morning quality control checks on imaging equipment, end-of-day radiation monitoring, and appropriate recording and reporting of results in line with department protocols.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment
*PLEASE NOTE WE ARE UNABLE TO PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE*
Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post - Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
As part of the recruitment process for this post, candidates will be required to complete an online literacy and numeracy test and only if they pass this, will they be invited to a formal interview
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment
*PLEASE NOTE WE ARE UNABLE TO PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE*
Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post - Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
As part of the recruitment process for this post, candidates will be required to complete an online literacy and numeracy test and only if they pass this, will they be invited to a formal interview
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- General Education to Include English
- GCSE (5 grades- A-C)
Desirable
- NVQ or equivalent in Health Studies
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a healthcare environment
- General knowledge of imaging protocols with computer/keyboard skills
Desirable
- Previous experience in Nuclear Medicine department, using gamma cameras, PET/CT scanners and associated equipment, and handling radioactive materials.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and to prioritise a busy workload.
- Ability to work within set timeframes, meeting priorities and deadlines.
- High level of organisation, self-motivation, and a drive for performance and continuous improvement.
- Ability to maintain accurate records, including competent use of IT systems and data entry.
- Computer literate.
- Willingness to work within established protocols, regimes, and Standard Operating Procedures.
- Flexible and willing to learn, including undertaking training as required.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with other disciplines
- Ability to deal with patients in an empathetic and considerate manner.
- Ability to cope with conflict, stressful situations, and working under pressure.
- Organised and efficient in day-to-day work, with flexibility in working patterns.
- Ability to set up clinical trolleys using aseptic techniques.
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- General Education to Include English
- GCSE (5 grades- A-C)
Desirable
- NVQ or equivalent in Health Studies
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a healthcare environment
- General knowledge of imaging protocols with computer/keyboard skills
Desirable
- Previous experience in Nuclear Medicine department, using gamma cameras, PET/CT scanners and associated equipment, and handling radioactive materials.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and to prioritise a busy workload.
- Ability to work within set timeframes, meeting priorities and deadlines.
- High level of organisation, self-motivation, and a drive for performance and continuous improvement.
- Ability to maintain accurate records, including competent use of IT systems and data entry.
- Computer literate.
- Willingness to work within established protocols, regimes, and Standard Operating Procedures.
- Flexible and willing to learn, including undertaking training as required.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with other disciplines
- Ability to deal with patients in an empathetic and considerate manner.
- Ability to cope with conflict, stressful situations, and working under pressure.
- Organised and efficient in day-to-day work, with flexibility in working patterns.
- Ability to set up clinical trolleys using aseptic techniques.
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
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.
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.
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).
