Senior Imaging Support Worker

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Worthing; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Senior Imaging Support team at University Hospitals Sussex as a Band 3 Imaging Support Worker, where you'll assist patients and health professionals in a dynamic and evolving role. Contribute to the efficient running of the Imaging department while ensuring the highest standards of care, support, and training for new team members.

Benefits

Wellbeing Programme

Flexible working options

Opportunities for learning and development

Qualifications

• Experience in Radiology/Imaging Department required.
• Willingness to learn and develop own skills.
• Ability to mentor and teach new team members.

Responsibilities

• Assisting patients and coordinating workflow in the Imaging department.
• Training and mentoring new team members.
• Ensuring high standards of patient care and privacy.

Skills

Good Interpersonal skills

Patient Care

Ability to organise and manage workload

Demonstrating a professional attitude

Proficient use of IT

Ability to communicate efficiently

Education

Maths and English GCSE at grades 4 and above

Healthcare related NVQ

Care Certificate

Tools

ECDL

Job description

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Senior Imaging Support Worker

Band 3

Main area Radiology Grade Band 3 Contract Permanent: Full time Hours 37.5 hours per week (full time inc weekends and nights) Job ref 279-7248171-JUN25

Employer 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Worthing and Southlands Town Worthing Salary £24,625 - £25,674 Per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 23/06/2025 23:59

About our Trust

At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts , we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First . In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.

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.

Job overview

Join the Senior Imaging Support team at Worthing and Southlands Hospitals.

Shifts include weekends and evenings, and nights.

Main duties of the job

Assisting Patients, Radiographers and Radiologists, keeping the departments running smoothly.

Training new team members within the department.

Actively participate as a member of the Radiology Department team and contribute towards the smooth and efficient running of the Departments.

This is a dynamic, evolving role which will include coordinating the workflow in designated areas within the Imaging department, assisting radiographers and radiologists.

The ability to work with in-patients and out-patients requiring Radiology 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 examinations and caring for patients following examinations, ensuring patients’ needs, privacy and dignity are met.

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, & we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness & 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, & can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) & a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients & staff with the same compassion & empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above & beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our candidate information pack & wellbeing programme,for staff which is extensive & 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 & training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us & throughout your career we will help you to grow & develop.We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long & happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make & feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application & the start of your journey with UHSx.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Actively participate as a member of the Radiology Department team and contribute towards the smooth and efficient running of the Departments

This is a dynamic, evolving role which will include coordinating the workflow in designated areas within the Imaging department, assisting radiographers, sonographers, porters and radiologists.

Please see the attached job description.

Person specification

Qualifications and Experience

• Maths and English GCSE at grades 4 and above C
• Experience in Radiology/Imaging Department
• Healthcare related NVQ
• Care Certificate

Knowledge and Experience

• Good Interpersonal skills/ Patient Care
• Evidence of continued learning/ Willingness to learn
• Ability to mentor and teach
• Able to resolve and deal with basic issues and complaints

Skills

• Ability to organise and manage workload
• Demonstrating a professional attitude
• Ability to manage, organise workload and use initiative
• Demonstrating willingness to learn and develop own skills as well as others
• Ability to communicate with members of staff and the public efficiently
• Proficient use of IT
• Able to assess aspects of patient care - e.g. Ability to notice and react to a deteriorating patient
• Cannulation
• Setting up the sterile trolley
• ECDL

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

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

Important information for applicants:

A Note on AI Use in Applications
We value the individuality and authenticity that each candidate brings to the application process. While AI tools are increasingly accessible, we strongly discourage their use in completing your application. Your responses should reflect your own voice, experiences, and motivations—elements that are essential to a fair and accurate evaluation.
Applications that rely heavily on AI-generated content may misrepresent your abilities and could result in your application being rejected. We encourage you to take the time to present your genuine self, as this helps us better understand your potential and ensures a transparent selection process.

Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.

Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.

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 the roles that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.

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

Further Information

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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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