General Imaging Assistant

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Job summary

A prominent NHS hospital in Chesterfield is seeking a full-time General Imaging Assistant. The role involves providing clinical and administrative support within the Imaging department, assisting patients during examinations, and ensuring patient pathways are maintained smoothly. Candidates must have QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care and good organizational skills. This position requires flexible working patterns, including weekends. Salary is £24,465 per annum. We encourage all applicants to apply by the closing date of 02/01/2026.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Support for staff vaccination

Qualifications

• Experience in an environment involving people contact.
• Previous experience in a healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients during examinations and procedures.
• Maintain a tidy and safe department.
• Escort patients to and from wards.

Skills

Good organisational skills

Basic computer skills

Able to work as a member of a team

Demonstrates personal initiative

Empathetic and warm personality

Education

QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care

GCSE Maths (A-C Grade)

Tools

CRIS system

Job description

Main area Imaging Grade NHS AfC: Band 2 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (To cover the requirements of the service 7 days a week) Job ref 166-DCSC-7484355

Employer Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Chesterfield Royal Hospital Town Chesterfield Salary £24,465 Per Annum Salary period Yearly Closing 02/01/2026 23:59

General Imaging Assistant

NHS AfC: Band 2

Job overview

We have a full time and/or a part-time position available to join the Imaging department as a Band 2 General Imaging Assistant.

For this posts, it is essential that you are able to travel to various community diagnostic centres and mobile scanner sites within the region (currently but not limited to Whitworth (Matlock)and Walton) and be able to work between the hours of 7.30am and 8pm (varying shift patterns including Weekends and Bank Holidays)

To assist in the smooth and efficient running of the Imaging Care Unit by providing clinical and administrative support and enhanced clinical skills to deliver a high quality service to all out patients. To assist and co-ordinate the transfer of in-patients to and from the wards to ensure smooth patient pathways throughout all areas of the Imaging Care Unit. General Imaging Assistants will be expected to rotate throughout all areas and modalities of the Imaging department including shifts based at our satellite hospitals, Whitworth (Matlock) and Walton.

Main duties of the job

Clinical Support 1. Assist the Imaging Team in the care of the Patient, by:- a. Helping patients undress (if necessary) prior to examination b. Assist during examination/procedures giving care and reassurance c. Assist patient for discharge and inform of results procedure

1. Using the computer systems to register and book patients. Also to attend patients and help prepare them ready for imaging. General reception work.

• Escort patients to and from the wards and the Emergency Department, when required. When requested, chaperone patients during their examination.
• Assist with the processing of images and post examination documentation.
• Maintain a tidy and safe department ensuring rooms are adequately stocked with linen and other materials/equipment.
• Assist the Imaging team in ensuring that the Trust’s Prevention and Control of Infection policies and procedures are implemented and maintained at all times.
• To have an awareness of the Clinical Governance agenda.
• Be supportive of research and audit undertaken by other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Assist, guide and reassure patients at all times.

Working for our organisation

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a well performing Foundation Trust serving a population of around 441,000 across the Bolsover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Dales, North Amber Valley, High Peak and North East Derbyshire districts. With a workforce of around 3,800 staff and good financial control, currently operating with a positive financial surplus and was recently rated “Good” by the CQC following their latest inspection in February 2017.

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Maintain a safe environment by adhering to local infection control policies.
• To actively participate in the Staff Development Process Review.
• Encourage, mentor and train all team members within GIA and CIA teams.
• Active participation in stock control
• Active participation in all audit and continuous improvement
• Assist the Radiographic Team in the care of the Patient by:-
• Complete Imaging Safety questionnaires with all relevant patients
• Assess patients for suitability for cannulation
• Immediately feedback to Radiographic / Nursing / Radiologist team any potential problems with cannulae, patient allergies, ECG etc
• Assist patients for discharge and inform of results procedure
• Monitoring of patients before and after Imaging procedure

Please note this post involves working weekends and bank holidays on a rota.

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

• QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care GCSE Maths(A-C Grade)

Experience

• Experience in an environment involving people contact
• Previous experience in a healthcare environment.

Skills and Knowledge

• Good organisational skillso
• Aware of confidentiality issues
• Able to work as a member of a team
• Demonstrates personal initiative
• Willingness to acquire new skills
• Basic computer skills
• Knowledge of CRIS system

Personal Attributes

• Shows empathy, warm personality
• Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
• Reliable
• Motivational skills
• Personal transport

Flexible Working

If you're looking for flexible or predictable working arrangements, please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate this. If it works for our service and patients, we will do our best to make it work for you.

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to ensuring the safety of all our staff and patients therefore encourages and supports staff to be vaccinated against COVID19 as this remains the best line of defence against the virus.

UK Points-based immigration system

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Please note that from 1 January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) .

It is vital that you provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Overseas applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

If you are applying for a vacancy in health or adult social care, you may be eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead, which is cheaper to apply for and you do not need to pay the annual immigration health surcharge.

Communications

Communications throughout the application process will be via e-mail therefore please check your e-mail account and Trac account regularly. References are also requested by email (where possible). Therefore to speed up the recruitment process please provide an email address for all referees when completing your application form.

If you require any support in completing the application form, please do not hesitate to contact the HR Support Services team on 01246 513177 and we will be happy to provide assistance.

Please see the attached documents and links in relation to working for Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. In particular, the general conditions of employment and benefits of working for the trust.

This role is part of the integrated health and social care community across Derbyshire, where there are many opportunities to work across different locations and providers developing new and different skills. Whilst this role is initially based in Chesterfield there may be future opportunities to be based at different locations within the health and social care community which we may talk to you about in the future.

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Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Katie Harrison Job title Clinical Pathway & In Patient Flow Co-ordinator Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01246 513489 Additional information
Peter Watson - Lead Radiographer Plain Film 01246 514558