Imaging Department Assistant

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A major NHS healthcare provider in Stoke-on-Trent seeks an Imaging Department Assistant to support the General X-ray team. Responsibilities include assisting radiographers, data entry, performing reception duties, and maintaining clinical areas. Candidates should possess a caring attitude, flexibility for 24/7 shifts, and a minimum of 5 GCSEs including Maths and English. This role is essential for delivering excellent care to local patients in a dynamic and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a patient/client-facing caring environment.
• Experience working in an NHS clinical role.
• Computer literacy specific to Microsoft packages.

Responsibilities

• Assist Diagnostic Radiographers during imaging procedures.
• Perform data input and reception duties.
• Maintain stock and cleanliness in clinical areas.

Skills

Organisational skills

IT skills

Caring approach

Data entry

Education

5 GCSEs at grade C or above including Maths and English

NVQ2 or 3 in Care

Job description

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Imaging Department Assistant

The closing date is 06 January 2026

Please note, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this role due to the required Skill Level and salary threshold.

The Imaging Department is looking to appoint a motivated and enthusiastic individual to the position of Imaging Department Assistant within the General X-ray team at UHNM.

Imaging Department Assistants are required to provide a supportive role to the imaging team ensuring the delivery of an efficient and effective service; working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to give the best quality of service by assisting radiographers, nurses and medical staff.

A caring, co-operative and flexible approach to working practices is required whilst maintaining a professional attitude for the dignity and well‑being of the patient. Taking part in our 24/7 365‑day service providing excellent care to the local population. The role is on a shift basis covering 12.5 and 8‑hour days and nights.

Reception / clerical duties including data entry are essential elements of the role; however the majority of the work consists of working clinically alongside radiographers within imaging rooms and also on portable imaging.

The post holder will act as a Fire Warden to the team (training given).

Main duties of the job

The duties are varied and include data input, reception duties, direct patient care, assisting Diagnostic Radiographers, maintaining stock in clinical areas and departmental cleanliness. Successful candidates would need to be highly motivated, uphold the Trust’s values and promises and have good organisational and IT skills.

Applicants must have previous experience of working in a caring environment and hold 5 GCSEs at grade C or above to include Maths and English.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and are highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM creates and encourages a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co‑created by our staff, patients and carers, and that unites us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Job responsibilities

For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 GCSEs or equivalent vocational course, to include English grade C or above
• NVQ2 or 3 in Care
• Evidence of personal development

Experience

• Experience in a patient/client‑facing caring environment/role
• Experience of working in an NHS clinical role
• Experience of working within an imaging department in a clinical role
• Computer literate, familiar with Microsoft packages and able to undertake accurate data entry
• Ability to organise and prioritise
• Working knowledge of radiation information systems

Other

• Previous visit/experience in X‑ray department
• Ability to participate in a 24/7 roster and flexible approach

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust