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    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Healthcare
  • Nottingham

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  • You should be approachable, enthusiastic, and possess strong communication skills to support anxious or unwell patients. Previous healthcare experience is desirable but not essential.
  • You will support the Radiology Department by ensuring patient welfare, coordinating visits, and assisting with CT, X-Ray, and various clinical services across multiple locations.

Requirements

  • We are looking for candidates who are approachable and enthusiastic, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, as you will be required to deal with patients who may be anxious or unwell.
  • Previous healthcare experience is not essential but desirable and we will provide a full induction and training to carry out your duties.

Responsibilities

  • Your main duties will be to provide clinical support to assist in the smooth running of the Radiology Department.
  • Your focus will be to ensure that patient’s needs and welfare are attended to, and that their visit to the radiology department is efficient and coordinated.
  • You will work within CT and X-Ray joining a rotation that covers our departments at QMC, City Hospital and the Treatment Centre.
  • This is a 7 day role with hours of work between 8am and midnight depending on your rota.
  • As an Imaging Assistant in Radiology, there is the opportunity to support a variety of services from fracture clinics, obstetric scanning and biopsy and minor procedures to name a few.

FAQs

What are the working hours for the Imaging Assistant role?

The working hours for the Imaging Assistant role are between 8am and midnight, and you will be required to work shifts as our service runs 7 days a week/365 days a year.

Is previous healthcare experience necessary for this position?

Previous healthcare experience is desirable but not essential; we will provide a full induction and training to carry out your duties.

Where will I be working as an Imaging Assistant?

You will be working in the CT and X-ray departments, covering our sites at QMC, City Hospital, and the Treatment Centre, and also potentially at the new Community Diagnostic Centre in the centre of Nottingham.

What kind of patient care activities will I be involved in?

As an Imaging Assistant, you will perform caring activities such as greeting patients, preparing them for examinations, ensuring their needs, privacy, and dignity are met, and assisting the clinical team in delivering high standards of care.

Is this position part of a rotation schedule?

Yes, you will join a rotation that covers our departments at QMC, City Hospital, and the Treatment Centre.

Are there any opportunities for personal development in this role?

Yes, at NUH we offer endless personal development opportunities and are committed to helping turn your job into a career.

Who can I contact for more information about the Imaging Assistant position?

For further details or informal visits, you can contact Karen Lutzuver, CT Modality Manager, at karen.lutzuver1@nhs.net or by telephone at 01159691169.

Does NUH encourage applications from diverse backgrounds?

Yes, we particularly welcome applications from individuals who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic or Disabled, as we strive to improve representation at NUH.

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