Job Description

We are looking for an Apprentice Imaging department Assistant, to train and work alongside our team within the CT/MRI Imaging Department. Most patients will have some form of imaging as part of their pathway and we are currently looking to expand our workforce to meet our needs.
Main duties of the job
Liaising and booking inpatient and ED scans to ensure good patient flow and a timely diagnostic service.
Assist the patients with the process - mobilising, changing etc.
Attending patients at reception.
Stocktaking and cleaning between patients.
About us
We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.
Details
Date posted
11 September 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
14,722 a year per annum.
Contract
Apprenticeship
Duration
15 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
177-EMER-7426235
Job locations
James Paget University Hospitals NHS foundation trust
Lowestoft Road
Gorleston
NR316LA
Job description
Job responsibilities
The assistants work alongside radiographers, radiologists, nurses and porters on a daily basis to ensure all patients attending receive a good experience. Our patients primarily come from Inpatient areas, the Emergency department, GP, Outpatient referrals and other community locations.This role requires the successful candidate to undertake admin and clinical duties as specified in the job description.As part of the role the successful candidate will be required to complete a Level 2 Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship Standard. You will be employed on a 15 month fixed term contract for 37.5 hours per week. The successful candidate will have a minimum of four GCSE's grade 3/D or above including Maths and English or equivalent qualifications.
In order to qualify for funding individuals must:
be aged 16 or above not be enrolled on another apprenticeship, or another DfE funded FE/HE programme, at the same time as any new apprenticeship they start spend at least 50% of their working hours in England over the duration of the apprenticeship have the right to work in England be a citizen of a country within the European Economic Area (EEA) (including other countries determined within the EEA or those with bilateral agreements), or have the right of abode in the UK, and have been ordinarily resident in the EEA (including other countries determined within the EEA or those with bilateral agreements), or a non-EEA citizen with permission from the UK government to live in the UK, (not for educational purposes) and have been ordinarily resident in the UK for at least the previous three years before the start of learning
Please ensure that you clearly state your qualifications in your applications; e.g. if asked for a GCSE Maths qualification simply writing 'Maths, 3' is not sufficient.
For a detailed JD please see attachment Job description
Job responsibilities
The assistants work alongside radiographers, radiologists, nurses and porters on a daily basis to ensure all patients attending receive a good experience. Our patients primarily come from Inpatient areas, the Emergency department, GP, Outpatient referrals and other community locations.This role requires the successful candidate to undertake admin and clinical duties as specified in the job description.As part of the role the successful candidate will be required to complete a Level 2 Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship Standard. You will be employed on a 15 month fixed term contract for 37.5 hours per week. The successful candidate will have a minimum of four GCSE's grade 3/D or above including Maths and English or equivalent qualifications.
In order to qualify for funding individuals must:
be aged 16 or above not be enrolled on another apprenticeship, or another DfE funded FE/HE programme, at the same time as any new apprenticeship they start spend at least 50% of their working hours in England over the duration of the apprenticeship have the right to work in England be a citizen of a country within the European Economic Area (EEA) (including other countries determined within the EEA or those with bilateral agreements), or have the right of abode in the UK, and have been ordinarily resident in the EEA (including other countries determined within the EEA or those with bilateral agreements), or a non-EEA citizen with permission from the UK government to live in the UK, (not for educational purposes) and have been ordinarily resident in the UK for at least the previous three years before the start of learning
Please ensure that you clearly state your qualifications in your applications; e.g. if asked for a GCSE Maths qualification simply writing 'Maths, 3' is not sufficient.
For a detailed JD please see attachment
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Minimum of four GCSE's grade 3/D or above including Maths and English or equivalent.

Skills and knowledge
Essential

• Demonstrates an ability to work in a team
• Awareness and understanding of the importance of confidentiality
• Gain maximum benefit from the apprenticeship

Desirable

• Aware of the importance of infection control
• Demonstrates compassion and empathy

Knowledge and experience
Essential

• Demonstrates an awareness of CT/MRI
• Evidence of computer literacy

Desirable

• Mentions the JPUH in the application
• Demonstrates an awareness of maintaining high standards of record keeping

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Minimum of four GCSE's grade 3/D or above including Maths and English or equivalent.

Skills and knowledge
Essential

• Demonstrates an ability to work in a team
• Awareness and understanding of the importance of confidentiality
• Gain maximum benefit from the apprenticeship

Desirable

• Aware of the importance of infection control
• Demonstrates compassion and empathy

Knowledge and experience
Essential

• Demonstrates an awareness of CT/MRI
• Evidence of computer literacy

Desirable

• Mentions the JPUH in the application
• Demonstrates an awareness of maintaining high standards of record keeping

Skills Required