Job requirements
Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.
Essential
7 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Qualification
Good education to include Grade A-C GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics and/or relevant NVQ Level 2
- Disposition / Adjustment
Take responsibility for developing one self and motivated to learn
- Disposition / Adjustment
Flexible in working patterns and location
- Exeperience in healthcare
Prior experience of working with the general public
- Exeperience in healthcare
Computer literate with basic IT skills
- Practical/Intellectual Skills
Effective and adaptable communication skills
- Practical/Intellectual Skills
Ability to work quickly and efficiently to a consistently high standard
Desirable
6 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Qualification
Experience of working in Ultrasound as an assistant
- Disposition / Adjustment
Flexible approach to work. Ability to demonstrate commitment (through a collective agreement) to provide out of hours work, which may include Bank Holiday periods.
- Exeperience in healthcare
Previous experience of working within the NHS of Healthcare system
- Practical/Intellectual Skills
Knowledge of aseptic non technique and sterile procedures
- Practical/Intellectual Skills
Able to complete pre-procedural checks in at least one modality
- Practical/Intellectual Skills
Basic patient observation skills
Job overview
We are looking for a self-motivated compassionate, caring, enthusiastic and hard-working individual to help and support the clinical staff within the Clinical Imaging Department. The post-holder will be required to travel to community sites and hospitals on an ad-hoc basis and therefore a driving licence is essential.
Previous experience working with patients or customers and basic clerical/keyboard skills and computer literacy are essential for the post. Previous experience as a carer would be desirable.
We may accept full time or part time applicants. Commitment to out of hours and weekend work may be required. Applications from those looking for part time hours will be considered.
Main duties of the job
The Clinical Imaging Assistant will be required to undertake a very wide range of duties under the direct supervision of the Clinical Imaging staff, and these will encompass clerical, patient care and the transportation of patients to all Imaging departments.
You will need to be an excellent communicator with good inter-personal skills, have a practical approach and mechanical aptitude. A good general education is necessary including being computer literate with good IT skills.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
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.
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This advert is for Clinical Imaging Assistant Ultrasound with Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust in Truro, England. It is listed as a Radiology assistant role. The advertised salary is £25272.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 17 Sep 2026.
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