Clinical Imaging Assistant Cheltenham & GloucesterNHS

Job summary

Are you passionate about patient care and looking for a rewarding role in healthcare?

As a Clinical Imaging Assistant, you'll support patients throughout their diagnostic imaging journey, working alongside Radiographers, Consultant Radiologists and other healthcare professionals. This varied role offers the opportunity to make a real difference while gaining valuable healthcare experience.

Key responsibilities include:

• Welcoming and supporting patients.
• Carrying out patient safety and screening checks.
• Assisting during imaging procedures.
• Providing reassurance and compassionate care.
• Maintaining a safe and organised clinical environment.
• Supporting reception, administration and stock control duties.
• Monitoring equipment and reporting faults.

The role supports services across our Cheltenham Imaging Centre and Gloucester Community Diagnostic Centre, operating on a rotational 7-day service.

Part-time opportunities are available from 23 hours per week, with enhanced rates for weekend and bank holiday working.

Join our CQC-rated Outstanding specialist diagnostic service and become part of a high-performing team where your contribution is recognised, valued, and makes a genuine difference to the patient experience every day.

Main duties of the job

Why join us?

Whether you're looking to build a career in healthcare or bring your existing patient-facing experience to our CQC-rated Outstanding specialist service, this is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing team where your contribution is valued and where you'll have a direct impact on patient care and experience every day.

Job description

We're looking for a caring, reliable, and enthusiastic individual with strong IT skills and a good standard of education. Experience of working or volunteering in a public service or healthcare setting would be beneficial.

You'll be committed to delivering safe, compassionate patient care, enjoy working as part of a professional team, and be adaptable in a busy environment. You'll understand the importance of confidentiality, professionalism, and health and safety, and have the physical ability to support patients and assist with positioning during examinations. A positive attitude, reliability, and excellent attendance are essential.

About us

At Cobalt Medical Charity we pioneer innovation in medical imaging diagnosis by investing in equipment, integrated research and education to improve outcomes for patients now and in the future.

Patient care is at the heart of all we do. We carefully select people who can show us how they share these same values and can contribute to a culture of respect, diversity, vision and a commitment to continuous learning and development.