Job overview

Imaging Support Worker – Join Our Growing Team

We are looking for a motivated and adaptable individual to join our Imaging team, working across a variety of modalities—including CT and MRI—at both Basildon Hospital and our Community Diagnostic Centres.

In this rewarding role, you will play a key part in supporting high‑quality patient care. You will be responsible for preparing patients for their scans, ensuring they feel informed, reassured, and comfortable throughout their visit. Maintaining a safe, organised environment will be central to your work, along with assisting the clinical team to deliver an excellent experience for every patient.

You will work closely with radiographers and the wider multidisciplinary team, contributing to smooth patient pathways and helping uphold the highest standards within our Imaging service.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about patient care and keen to develop their skills. Care Certificate training is available, making this a great entry point into a career within healthcare or imaging services.

If you are caring, reliable, and enthusiastic about supporting patients during their diagnostic journey, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

Chaperone Scans

Ensure a positive patient experience throughout the patient journey

Attend regular teams’ meetings 

Ensure safety and comfort of patients (before, during and after all 
procedures/scans, specifically paying attention to the Oxygen requirements of our patients.

Assist where necessary with Clinical Procedures under the supervision of Registered Nurses.

Monitor, record and report changes in patients’ condition, as directed by Registered NursesAcquire knowledge and skills to be able to complete relevant documentation e.g. care given and the recording of observations.

Implement the Trusts infection control policy preventing cross infection

Maintain an up to date working knowledge of Trust/local policies and procedures

Undertake Stock rotation and deep cleaning within the department 

Demonstrate a professional approach to teaching junior staff.

Raise clinical incident reports as and when necessary

Report faulty equipment to the nurse/radiographer/sonographer in charge

Working for our organisation

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well-being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
 
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.