Imaging Support Specialist — Patient-Focused Diagnostics

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust; Bath; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff pool

Job summary

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust seeks an Imaging Support Worker to join the Diagnostic Imaging team in Bath. You will assist radiographers, handle equipment, and support RIS/PACS use while delivering compassionate patient care.

The role combines clinical support with administrative duties, requiring initiative and the ability to work within established protocols across day-to-day imaging services.

Qualifications

• GCSE English Language and Maths minimum grade C/4 or equivalent.
• Completion of a Care Certificate (or willingness to work towards this).
• Experience and ability to perform peripheral cannulation.
• Healthcare/Science related Level 3 qualification
• Level 3 qualification (A-Levels/BTEC/T Levels and Level 3 NVQ's)

Responsibilities

• Undertake initial patient identification and screening checks.
• Assist with patient transfers, positioning and manual handling.
• Support vulnerable patients and those with additional needs.
• Prepare examination rooms and set up equipment for complex and interventional procedures.
• Assist practitioners with aseptic and clean techniques.
• Check emergency equipment availability and functionality.
• Clear and decontaminate equipment after procedures.
• Remove cannulas and undertake cannulation where trained and authorised.
• Prepare PPE and patient‑handling equipment such as hoists.
• Recognise deteriorating or unwell patients and elevate concerns.
• Take and record observations where trained and authorised.
• Support accurate record‑keeping throughout the patient pathway.
• Perform routine equipment checks such as QA and daily checks
• Identify, document and report equipment faults or non‑conformities.
• Move and prepare mobile imaging equipment, ultrasound machines, X‑ray units and MRI coils.
• Support students, trainees and new staff.

Skills

Empathetic care

Calm under pressure

Flexible work

Manual handling

Hazards awareness

Education

GCSE English & Maths (C/4)

Care Certificate

Level 3 Healthcare/Science

A-Levels/BTEC/T Levels & Level 3 NVQ

Job description

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust seeks an Imaging Support Worker to join the Diagnostic Imaging team in Bath. You will assist radiographers, handle equipment, and support RIS/PACS use while delivering compassionate patient care.

The role combines clinical support with administrative duties, requiring initiative and the ability to work within established protocols across day-to-day imaging services.