Imaging Assistant | Barts Health NHS Trust

Barts Health NHS Trust; Walthamstow; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Imaging Department at Whipps Cross Hospital, part of Barts Health NHS Trust, is recruiting for a Band 3 Imaging Assistant to join a busy team providing high-quality patient care across multiple imaging modalities.

You will rotate through CT, MRI, Interventional Radiology, Fluoroscopy and General X-Ray, working to support Radiographers and clinical staff to deliver a 24/7 imaging service, including weekend and extended MRI coverage.

Qualifications

• Supports Radiographers under supervision, providing patient care and imaging prep.
• Works across CT, MRI, Interventional Radiology, Fluoroscopy and General X-Ray.
• Participates in a 24/7, 365 service and extended MRI service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for imaging examinations under Radiographer supervision.
• Schedule work for the Imaging department.
• Liaise with portering staff to transport patients safely to and from Imaging.
• Provide clerical and administrative support.

Job description

Imaging Assistant | Barts Health NHS Trust

The Imaging Department at Whipps Cross Hospital, Barts Health have an exciting career development opportunity to become a Band 3 Imaging Assistant in our team.

The Imaging Department supports one of the busiest A&Es in the country as well as a broad range of specialties with a CT Colon service, walk-in GP services, dedicated MRI pacemaker imaging service, Dental services and MDT-led Fluoroscopy services. The new hospital planned for Whipps Cross will feature imaging as an essential provider for same day assessment and treatment of patients.

Imaging services across Barts Health are transitioning to a new model of work, recruiting more staff, including Imaging Assistants, to drive the quality of care delivered by Radiography across all sites. Our vision is to support staff to work to the top of their licence, nurturing skills through training and mentorship to realise a workforce that provides outstanding care for our patients now and in the future.

As a member of our busy and dynamic department your central role would be to provide the highest quality care for patients referred to our service. The post holder will work closely with Radiographers and clinical staff of all grades in the safe, prompt and effective imaging of in patients and outpatients, observing local and national guidelines.

The post holder will be required to rotate through CT, MRI, Interventional Radiology, Fluoroscopy and General X-Ray. They will participate in the delivery of a 24/7, 365 service and participate in the extended 7-day service in MRI.

Working under the trained Radiographer’s supervision the post holder will have a key role in preparing patients for their examinations in Imaging. The post holder will schedule work for the Imaging department. The post holder will liaise with portering staff to ensure that the patients are transported safely and appropriately to and from the Imaging department. In addition, you would provide clerical and admin support.

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.

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.

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/s below.

This advert closes on Wednesday 14 Oct 2026