Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Imaging Assistant

The closing date is 14 July 2025

Job summary

The candidate will be required to work in all areas of Imaging including CT, MRI, GeneralUltrasound and Maternity Ultrasound. The candidate will be responsible for preparing patientsfor scans and maintaining a safe environment. The candidate will assist and support patientcare and when required, the candidate will Chaperone the Sonographers during growthscans and gynecology assessments, the candidate will also work as part of the multidisciplinary team to ensure that patients have an excellent experience in Imaging.

Care Certificate training is available.

Main duties of the job

Demonstrates positive and effective communication with patients, colleagues, and the wider multidisciplinary team

Chaperone Scans

To ensure a positive patient experience throughout the patient journey

Demonstrates implementation of trust valuesAttend regular teams' meetingsTo ensure safety and comfort of patients (before, during and after allprocedures/scans, specifically paying attention to the Oxygen requirements of our patients.

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

To monitor, record and report changes in patients' condition, as directed by Registered Nurses

Acquire knowledge and skills to be able to complete relevant documentation e.g. care given and the recording of observations.

To implement the Trusts infection control policy preventing cross infectionThe post holder must maintain an up to date working knowledge of Trust/local policies and proceduresUndertake Stock rotation and deep cleaning within the departmentTo demonstrate a professional approach to teaching junior staff.Good IT skills

Raise clinical incident reports as and when necessary

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

About us

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.

Patients will experience improved care as well as fewer delays and cancellations. We are able to provide more once-in-a-lifetime specialist care region-wide. With our new trust size will come more opportunities for development, research, networking and innovation.

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.

Details

Date posted

10 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-CSS-BA-9674-A

Job locations

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL


Job description

Job responsibilities

Demonstrates positive and effective communication with patients, colleagues, and the wider multidisciplinary team

Chaperone Scans

To ensure a positive patient experience throughout the patient journey

Demonstrates implementation of trust valuesAttend regular teams meetingsTo ensure safety and comfort of patients (before, during and after allprocedures/scans, specifically paying attention to the Oxygen requirements of our patients.

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

To monitor, record and report changes in patients condition, as directed by Registered Nurses

Acquire knowledge and skills to be able to complete relevant documentation e.g. care given and the recording of observations.

To implement the Trusts infection control policy preventing cross infectionThe post holder must maintain an up to date working knowledge of Trust/local policies and proceduresUndertake Stock rotation and deep cleaning within the departmentTo demonstrate a professional approach to teaching junior staff.Good IT skills

Raise clinical incident reports as and when necessary

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Demonstrates positive and effective communication with patients, colleagues, and the wider multidisciplinary team

Chaperone Scans

To ensure a positive patient experience throughout the patient journey

Demonstrates implementation of trust valuesAttend regular teams meetingsTo ensure safety and comfort of patients (before, during and after allprocedures/scans, specifically paying attention to the Oxygen requirements of our patients.

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

To monitor, record and report changes in patients condition, as directed by Registered Nurses

Acquire knowledge and skills to be able to complete relevant documentation e.g. care given and the recording of observations.

To implement the Trusts infection control policy preventing cross infectionThe post holder must maintain an up to date working knowledge of Trust/local policies and proceduresUndertake Stock rotation and deep cleaning within the departmentTo demonstrate a professional approach to teaching junior staff.Good IT skills

Raise clinical incident reports as and when necessary

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

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

  • previous customer service skills

Desirable

  • Demonstrates effective communication

Knowledge

Essential

  • Previous experience in a care setting

Desirable

  • Care certificate
Person Specification

Skills

Essential

  • previous customer service skills

Desirable

  • Demonstrates effective communication

Knowledge

Essential

  • Previous experience in a care setting

Desirable

  • Care certificate

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Sister

Jade Matthews

jade.matthews5@nhs.net

01268524900

Details

Date posted

10 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-CSS-BA-9674-A

Job locations

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL


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