Imaging Support Worker | North Bristol NHS Trust

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in Bristol seeks a compassionate Imaging Support Worker to assist patients in the radiology department. Responsibilities include greeting patients, maintaining their privacy and dignity, and coordinating workflow. This entry-level position allows for progression upon competency completion. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and a commitment to teamwork. Various full- and part-time hours available, with opportunities to work across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Entry level position; responsibilities include patient handling and support during procedures.
• Assisting in imaging rooms and reception duties as needed.
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for patients.

Responsibilities

• Promote a friendly atmosphere for patients in the imaging department.
• Assist, escort, and transport patients as needed within the hospital.
• Support clinical staff in various imaging tasks and documentation.

Skills

Patient care assistance

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

None specified

Tools

Wheelchair handling

Computerized documentation systems

Job description

Imaging Support Worker | North Bristol NHS Trust

Employer:

North Bristol NHS

Location:

Bristol, BS10 5NB

Pay:

£24,465 per annum, pro rata for part time hours

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

29/01/2026

About this job

Our Imaging Department have a number of vacancies for Imaging Support Workers (ISW's) As an ISW you will promote a friendly and welcoming environment greeting patients into the department and work alongside other Imaging staff.

You will assist patient prior, during and post procedure ensuring their privacy and dignity is maintained.

You will act a chaperone, reassure patients, keep the rooms tidy and escort and transport patients as required using wheelchair, beds trollies etc. and coordinate the workflow coming through your designated working area.

You may be assigned to work in CT, MRI, Ultrasound, X-ray, Nuclear Medicine as well as covering Reception.

There are multiple sites within North Bristol including Southmead, Cosham, Clevedon and Yate Walk-in Centre.

There are various working patterns: covering between 07.00-
22.00, 7 days a week including bank holidays.

We are offering full and part time hours

• one of these part time posts will primarily be based at Yate Walk-in Centre.

This role is entry level Band 2 however upon completion of relevant competencies, there is an opportunity to progress to Band
3. An Imaging Support Worker is a member of the Team appointed to receive patients into the department and support other Imaging Department staff to assist patients to meet their needs when visiting the Radiology Department The post holder will be expected to undertake a broad range of activities under the direction of registered Imaging department staff North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award‑winning hospital building at Southmead.

We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities and we are part of the Bristol NHS Group.

Recognised as the Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff at the Nursing Times Workforce Summit and Awards 2025, our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.

North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals.

We aim to be an anti‑discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

We welcome applicants from all under‑represented groups.

For a full overview of the Job Description, please refer to the PDF Job Description attached as an additional document to this advert.

Clinical:

Support registered radiology/nursing staff in the provision of essential care to patients by assisting patients whilst in the radiology department according to trust policy and procedures with: Acting as a chaperone whilst undergoing examinations To assist in the Imaging rooms, giving explanations and reassurance Aiding dressing and undressing To be able to undertake reception duties when required

Help to promote and maintain a clean, comfortable and tidy environment in the department, which meets the needs of patients, their relatives/carers and friends

Contribute to accurate written and computerised documentation relevant to patient care ensuring confidentiality of patient information at all times.

Assist the multi professional team to prepare and support patients undergo treatment and/or investigation maintaining privacy and dignity at all times

Escort and transport non‑acute patients with no treatment in progress and/or their relatives/carers to other wards and departments within the Trust , via wheelchair, beds and trolleys

Be aware of the importance of good health and the health education needs of patients as identified within individual care plans.

After completion of the appropriate training:

• Prepare and undertake agreed clinical activities (These will vary between wards and departments) such as: a) Receive and store medication and products b) Use of mechanical aids to assist movement and handling of patients c) Assist with the preparation of trolleys for use in clinical areas This advert closes on Tuesday 13 Jan 2026

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