Imaging Assistant

Milton Keynes University Hospital Nhs Foundation Trust; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction programme

Venepuncture & Cannulation training

Care Certificate support

Travel between multiple sites

Job summary

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking Imaging Assistants to support patients throughout their diagnostic journey and assist the clinical team in delivering high-quality care. The role involves transporting patients between Imaging departments and assisting across Ultrasound, CT and MRI within a busy, expanding service.

The successful candidate will participate in an induction programme, gain venepuncture/cannulation training, and support the Care Certificate process.

Qualifications

• Full driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Safely transporting patients to and from Imaging departments.
• Providing high-quality care and support throughout the patient's imaging journey.
• Assisting within imaging modalities including Ultrasound, CT and MRI.
• Undertaking housekeeping and administrative duties to support departmental functions.

Skills

Driving licence

Job description

Hours: Full time, 37.5 hrs per week across seven days, Permanent position with full and part time hours available, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our Imaging Department as Imaging Assistants. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a dynamic and expanding service. We recently opened our new Scanning Centre in May 2026 and continue to provide diagnostic services through our Community Diagnostic Centres at Lloyds Court and Whitehouse Park. 'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute' Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Interview date 14 and 15 October 2026 As an Imaging Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting patients throughout their diagnostic journey and assisting the clinical team in delivering high-quality care. The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Safely transporting patients to and from Imaging departments.
• Providing high-quality care and support throughout the patient's imaging journey.
• Assisting within a variety of imaging modalities, including Ultrasound, CT and MRI.
• Undertaking housekeeping and administrative duties to support departmental functions.

We are committed to supporting your development and offer:

• A comprehensive induction programme.
• Training in venepuncture and cannulation.
• Support to complete the Care Certificate.
• As this role requires travel between multiple sites, a full driving licence and access to transport are essential.
• To work across all modalities within Imaging such as CT, MRI, Ultrasound, Xray, Mobile Xray, Theatres, A&E, Interventional Radiology, and Fluoroscopy
• Perform intermediate clinical procedures, cannulation, as delegated by a registered professional.
  Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a "Good" rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.

As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities. We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre. We have just opened the Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards. Further investment is underway, including the recently approved Women and Children's Centre, set to open by 2030. Visit our website to explore the latest news and opportunities at MKUH -News - Milton Keynes University Hospital- For further information about Milton Keynes please visit -Visit Milton Keynes NHS Staff Survey: 79.5% of our staff say MKUH has made reasonable adjustments to help them perform their roles effectively. Whether it's accessibility, flexible working, or tailored support, we're committed to removing barriers so everyone can thrive.

MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date onceenoughapplications have been received. MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.