Job summary
- Main area
- Senior Imaging Support
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 279-7187078-JUN25
- Employer
- 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- St Richards Hospital
- Town
- Chichester
- Salary
- £24,625 - £25,674 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 23/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Senior Imaging Support Worker
Band 3
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First . In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
Join Our Imaging Team at St Richard’s Hospital, Chichester
We are pleased to be expanding our Imaging Department at St Richard’s Hospital as part of ongoing improvements to patient care and service delivery.
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Senior Imaging Clinical Support Workers to join our established, friendly, and dynamic team. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a key department within the hospital, working in a supportive and professional environment.
As a Senior Imaging Clinical Support Worker, you will work alongside Radiographers and Radiologists to help ensure the smooth running of the Imaging Department. Your role will involve assisting with the care of patients undergoing a variety of imaging procedures.
We’re seeking individuals who are:
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Hardworking and dependable
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Flexible and able to adapt in a fast-paced environment
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Team players with a positive, can-do attitude
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Confident in supporting patients during sensitive and sometimes complex examinations
Previous healthcare experience is essential, and while this is not a new role, full support and training will be provided to help you carry out your duties confidently across Imaging specialities.
If you’re passionate about patient care and want to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
This dynamic and evolving role will include coordinating the workflow in specific Imaging areas, assisting Radiographers in the preparation of patients and equipment for imaging examinations, ensuring pre-examination checks and information are available, liaising with wards and porters, assisting with patient transfers and the orientation of patients around the department.
As part of the role you will also perform caring activities for the patients ensuring patients' needs and privacy and dignity are met.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff, which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, because we know that to look after others, we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career, we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and fulfilling career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Actively participate as a member of the Imaging Department team and contribute towards the smooth and efficient running of the Department
- This is a dynamic, evolving role which will include coordinating the workflow within Imaging modalities, assisting Radiographers with patient flow, preparing and positioning equipment and assisting Radiographers and Radiologists with the positioning of patients for imaging examinations and assisting with patient transfers to and from the wards when required
- The ability to work with in-patients and out-patients requiring imaging examinations
- To act a trouble shooter between the multi-disciplinary team to ensure timely imaging
- Ensure provision of the highest standards of care.
- Assist the radiographers in giving individualised care to the patients.
- Perform caring activities such as preparing patients for their Imaging examinations and caring for patients following examinations, ensuring patients’ needs, privacy and dignity are met
- Assist the radiographers with the care and preparation of the Imaging equipment, to include ensuring cleanliness of equipment, setting up sterile trollies, preparing contrast media.
- Perform administrative and clerical duties across the department as required, including reception cover, appointment bookings and data entry on all necessary clinical systems.
- To work 37.5 hours, to include evening, night and weekend working.
- Some cross site working may be required.
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Person specification
Qualifications/experience
Essential criteria
- Maths and English GCSE at grades 4 and above / C
Desirable criteria
- Experience in Radiology/Imaging Department
- Healthcare related NVQ
- Previous hospital working experience
- Care Certificate
Knowledge and experience
Essential criteria
- Good Interpersonal skills/ Patient Care
- Evidence of continued learning/ Willingness to learn
- Ability to mentor and teach
- Able to resolve and deal with basic issues and complaints
Desirable criteria
- Previous IV cannulation experience
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to organise and manage workload
- Demonstrating a professional attitude
- Ability to manage, organise workload and use initiative
- Demonstrating willingness to learn and develop own skills as well as others
- Ability to communicate with members of staff and the public efficiently
- Proficient use of IT
Desirable criteria
- Able to assess aspects of patient care - e.g. Ability to notice and react to a deteriorating patient
- Cannulation
- Setting up the sterile trolley
- ECDL
Eqiality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Rebecca Snell
- Job title
- Superintendent Radiographer
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01243 788122
- Additional information
Contact hours Monday - Friday 9-5 ext 33455
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