Job Description

Imaging Assistants are an integral part of the Radiology Team providing a high standard of patient centered care to deliver and maintain a good patient experience.

We are looking for individuals with:

GCSE (or equivalent) in four subjects, including English Language and Mathematics



Previous experience in a caring role/profession



Committed to providing quality care



Highly motivated and want to be a part of a dedicated team



Excellent interpersonal skills and strong patient focus



You will become part of a professional and caring workforce delivering high standards of care to our patients, which is both challenging and rewarding.



The post will be a support role to patients undergoing tests and procedures, assisting consultants and radiographers performing radiology examinations.



The Radiology facility at New Cross Hospital is a purpose-built unit completed in 2003, with excellent facilities for patients and staff.



There is a brand new community diagnostic centre (CDC) with Radiology facilities at Cannock Chase Hospital . This post will require rotation across both sites as required by service needs.



Applicants must be prepared to work flexibly to include early morning, evening and weekend shifts. Participation in the Bank/Statutory Holiday Rota is a requirement of this post.



To ensure safe and effective clinical practice



To enhance the patient's experience



To manage and develop the performance of the team



To ensure effective contribution to the delivery of the organisation's objectives



The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We're passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.



We are delighted that we have been rated as "Good" by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.



The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.



Please see the Trust website for the full job description and person specification attached to the vacancy.