Senior Imaging Clinical support worker (MRI)

TN United Kingdom; Brighton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Senior Imaging Clinical Support Worker to join their MRI team in Brighton. In this patient-centric role, you will assist in MRI examinations, ensuring the highest standards of care and empathy for patients. You will play a crucial role in coordinating workflows and supporting radiographers, contributing to a dynamic and evolving environment. This position offers the opportunity to grow within a supportive community that values diversity and inclusivity. If you're passionate about patient care and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Working Options

Wellbeing Programme

Buddy Support for New Members

Diversity Networks

Qualifications

• Experience in Imaging and patient care, especially in MRI.
• Ability to assist in MRI examinations and maintain equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist radiographers in patient imaging and care.
• Coordinate workflow and manage patient appointments.

Skills

Imaging Experience

Communication Skills

Patient Care

IV Cannulation

Education

Healthcare Assistant Certification

Relevant Training in MRI

Tools

Radiology IT Systems

Job description

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Senior Imaging Clinical support worker (MRI), Brighton

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Client:

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

Location:

Brighton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

9

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

Job overview

We are now recruiting for our new purpose built hospital within the site at Royal Sussex County Hospital as part of the MRI team.

Main duties of the job

The role is primarily patient focused so good communication is essential to assist patients and to demonstrate care and empathy to those who are unwell or distressed, helping them through the Imaging process.

As part of a specialist MRI team you would be involved in assisting the Radiographers in maintaining an efficient daily work list, assisting with MRI examinations, deal with service user queries and patient appointments using Radiology IT systems, and be responsible for stock maintenance and ordering.

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Actively participate as a member of the MRI Imaging Department team and contribute towards the smooth and efficient running of the MRI Department

This is a dynamic, evolving role which will include coordinating the workflow in MRI, assisting radiographers and radiologists

The ability to work with in-patients and out-patients requiring imaging examinations

To act as trouble-shooter between the multi-disciplinary team to ensure timely imaging

Ensure provision of the highest standards of care

Assist the radiographers in giving individualised care to the patients

Perform caring activities such as preparing patients for their Imaging examinations and caring for patients following examinations, ensuring patients’ needs, privacy and dignity are met

Assist the radiographers with the care and preparation of the Imaging equipment, to include ensuring cleanliness of equipment.

Assist radiographers and radiologists in accurate positioning of patients for Imaging examinations

Assist with transfers of patients between areas, and to wards where appropriate

Perform administrative and clerical duties across the department as required, including reception cover, appointment bookings and data entry on all necessary clinical systems.

Person specification

Experience

• Experience in Imaging

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

Experience

• HCA, or support worker experience
• Can IV cannulate
• experience working in MRI

Important information for applicants

Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.

DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check . We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for those that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker.

Closing adverts early: Please apply as early as you're able for this role. In the event of exceptional interest we may close adverts earlier than specified.

UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications