Job overview

We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated senior assistants to join our MRI Imaging team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, based at Hammersmith Hospital

The post will involve providing support to the clinical Radiography team in the MRI scanning unit, dealing directly with staff, patients, relatives and carers. 

The department currently opens from 8am until 8.15pm Monday to Sunday, with all shifts being long days. There will be a requirement to work weekend duties as an integral part of the working week.

'Working in an environment where there is a strong static magnetic field is subject to strict safety regulations.  Please see the information regarding this in the functional requirements form.'

As part of the first Academic Health Science Centre our aim is to provide world-class healthcare to our patients through excellence in research, education and training. Imperial College NHS Healthcare Trust comprises of five hospitals - Charing Cross, Queen Charlotte’s and Chelsea, Hammersmith, St Mary’s and the Western Eye – and integrating with Imperial College London offers 50 clinical specialities and has one of the largest portfolios in the country.

Main duties of the job

• The post holder will provide support to the clinical Radiography team within the MRI scanning unit, working directly with staff, patients, relatives, and carers.
• Key responsibilities include welcoming patients to the department, assisting with patient care, and preparing patients for MRI procedures.
• Duties may involve manual handling of bed-bound patients and assisting patients to change into appropriate hospital clothing for scanning. Intravenous cannulation is a required part of patient preparation; training can be provided where necessary.
• Additional responsibilities include supporting the team through maintenance of stock levels, ensuring a clean and safe clinical environment, and undertaking clerical duties such as computer data entry, patient liaison, and appointment scheduling.
• The role will also involve supporting the training of new assistants and liaising effectively with colleagues and members of the public.

Working for our organisation

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.  

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme.  Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. 

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly,  part time or job share.  Please talk to  us at interview. .