Diagnostic Imaging Assistant

Circle Health Group; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 22,455 - 27,445; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday per year + bank holidays

Private Healthcare Scheme

Friends & Family Hospital Discounts

Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay

Non-contributory life insurance

Employee recognition programmes

Job summary

Circle Health Group is seeking a dedicated Diagnostic Imaging Assistant to join their Imaging department in Canterbury. This full-time role requires flexible shift patterns and offers up to £24,950 per year, depending on experience.

Key responsibilities include patient care, collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team, and complying with training requirements. The role promises competitive starting salaries and excellent benefits, such as 25 days holiday and private healthcare.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an Imaging or Healthcare Assistant role.
• Experience of customer care, including interacting with customers in challenging situations.
• Care Certificate.
• NVQ Level 1 and/or willingness to work towards NVQ Level 2.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standard of patient-centred care as part of the imaging team.
• Work with the multi-disciplinary team to enhance customer service.
• Demonstrate competence within the scope of your working areas.

Skills

Previous experience in Imaging or Healthcare Assistant role

Experience of customer care

Willingness to work towards NVQ Level 3

GCSE Maths, English at grades A to C

Education

Care Certificate

NVQ Level 1

Job description

Diagnostic Imaging Assistant
Chaucer Hospital
37.5 Hours & Permanent
Salary: Up to £24,950.00 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

We have an opportunity for a Diagnostic Imaging Assistant to join our team in the Imaging department.

This is a full time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern.

Duties of this role include:

• You work as an integral part of the imaging team, providing a high standard of patient‑centred care, meeting the needs of patients, consultants and colleagues.
• You work within the multi‑disciplinary team to deliver care, maintain and enhance the customer service and satisfaction of service users under the supervision of a Registered Practitioner.
• You conduct yourself professionally within the HCA/ Imaging Assistants standard framework, understanding the standards in accordance with the Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC) Codes of professional Conduct and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• You demonstrate competence in the role of Imaging Assistant within the scope of your working areas.
• You work alongside multi-disciplinary team to provide safe and high‑quality care provision for patients.
• You comply with all relevant mandatory training.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Previous experience in an Imaging or Healthcare Assistant role.
• Experience of customer care, including interacting with customers in challenging situations.
• Care Certificate.
• NVQ Level 1 and/or be willing to work towards NVQ Level 2 (Healthcare specific) or equivalent.
• Willingness to work towards NVQ Level 3 (Healthcare specific) or equivalent.
• Maths, English GCSE at grades A to C or equivalent functional skills level 2 evidence.

Salary & Benefits

Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
• Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre‑existing medical conditions
• Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
• Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
• Non‑contributory life insurance
• Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
• Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing
• Employee recognition programmes
• Industry leading training and development opportunities