Job overview

Here at MSE, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as an Imaging  Assistant and make a real difference to our communities.

If successful, you will work alongside members of a multidisciplinary team to ensure that patients have an excellent experience in Imaging.

You will be required to work in all area’s of imaging including CT, MRI, General Ultrasound and Maternity Ultrasound. You will be responsible for preparing patients for scans and maintaining a safe environment.

You will assist and support patient care and when required. You will also chaperone the Sonographers during growth scans and gynaecology assessments.  

So, if this interests you, please apply today.

Main duties of the job

• To ensure safety and comfort of patients (before, during and after all 
  procedures/scans, specifically paying attention to the Oxygen requirements of our patients and undertaking all relevant training)
• To monitor, record and report changes in patients’ condition, as directed by registered staff (nurses and/or radiographers)
• To implement the Trusts infection control policy preventing cross infection.
•  The post holder must maintain an up to date working knowledge of Trust/local policies and procedures .
•  Report faulty equipment to the nurse/radiographer/sonographer in charge
• To be aware of the need for good housekeeping, preventing health and safety hazards
• Acquire knowledge and skills to be able to complete relevant documentation e.g. care given and the recording of observations.
• To undertake and successfully complete a programme of formal training and assessment. 
• To assist where necessary with clinical procedures under the supervision of registered staff.
• To ensure a positive patient experience throughout the patient journey
   Raise clinical incident reports as and when necessary.

Working for our organisation

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook – if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.