Imaging Assistant | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking enthusiastic Imaging Assistants to join the Imaging Department. The role includes supporting patients throughout their diagnostic journey, transporting patients between imaging areas, and assisting across Ultrasound, CT and MRI modalities.

Flexibility is offered with full and part-time hours across seven days. Applicants must be willing to travel between multiple sites and have a full driving license.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Demonstrate awareness and respond to the wellbeing of a wide range of patients.
• To have a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of a variety of CT, MRI, Ultrasound, Fluoroscopy and General x-ray examinations.
• Be fully conversant with all aspects of Radiology Information System and use the system for administrative tasks such as attending patients, post‑processing examinations, booking appointments and assisting with queries.

Job description

Imaging Assistant | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Company:

Company: Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Hours: 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 an 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.

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:

• 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.

Interview: 11 & 12 November 2026

This role can't be sponsored

To assist Radiologists, Radiographers, Sonographers, Assistant Practitioners and Clerical staff undertake a wide variety of tasks throughout the department, as part of the multidisciplinary team, to ensure service efficiency, whilst maintaining high standards of patient-centred care.

Maintain knowledge and understanding of the range of examinations undertaken within the Imaging Department so that appropriate support and care can be given.

“NHS Survey, 2024''94% feel that their role makes a difference to patience and service users.

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.

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• Demonstrate awareness and respond to the wellbeing of a wide range of patients.
• To have a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of a variety of CT, MRI, Ultrasound, Fluoroscopy and General x-ray examinations. This should include anatomy and medical terminology relevant to a range of different clinical areas.
• Working within all Imaging Modalities.
• Use acquired clinical knowledge to answer questions about Radiology examinations when making appointments and communicating with service users.
• To work across all modalities within Imaging such as CT, MRI, Ultrasound, Xray, Mobile Xray, Theatres, A&E, Interventional Radiology, and Fluoroscopy.
• Be fully conversant with all aspects of Radiology Information System and use the system for administrative tasks such as attending patients, post‑processing examinations, booking appointments and assisting with queries.
• Provide administrative support, answer the phone and deal with queries as appropriate.
• Demonstrate and apply a working knowledge of Ionising Radiation Regulations 1999 (IRR99), Ionising Radiation Medical Exposure Regulations (IRMER), MRI safety, moving and handling, health and safety, infection control and information governance policies, as applied in each clinical area.
• Be prepared for potentially distressing or aggressive situations and behave appropriately.
• Liaise with ward staff to co‑ordinate inpatient preparation and appointment booking for Radiological procedures.
• Liaise with paediatric team for booking MRIs under sedation for young children, send out appointments and provide relevant information to parents/carers in advance.

Please refer to the job description for further details.

This advert closes on Wednesday 4 Nov 2026

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust